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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: April Tools

| By John Petersik | April 1, 2013 | 7,817 Comments

Fab Freebie: April Tools

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***

Well the lucky April fool, er, person who’s getting the $500 gift card to the home improvement store of their choosing  – all thanks to Hometalk! – is… Rebecca (who says she and her husband really need a router table to change out some non-functional kitchen cabinets). Congrats!

Nope, this isn’t a joke. Someone somewhere in the world is gonna win $500 this week, and it’s all thanks to Hometalk. It’s a free community where DIYers and pros can exchange projects and advice, which makes it a great spot to discover new ideas (everything from major remodels to easy cleaning tips pop up). The photo-centric boards make browsing for inspiration a breeze and connecting with the creator is just as easy. And since Hometalk is all about helping you tackle our next project, they want to give you the right tools – which is why they’re serving up a $500 gift card to your favorite home improvement store (be it Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears or something else). Not a bad way to ring in April, right?

 HomeTalk Giveaway

  • PRIZE: A $500 gift card to the home improvement store of your choice, courtesy of Hometalk
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “TOOL ME” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … what tool you’ve been wanting lately and what project you’re hoping it will help you tackle. Have you had your eye on a certain saw to make your next building project easier? Do you desperately need a sewing machine for some pillow making? Or are you waiting on that nail gun to update some trim in your house?
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway is available worldwide!
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, April 3rd or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Hometalk.

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  1. kristin says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Tool me! We need to do some landscaping and a nail gun would be nice!

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  2. Michelle M says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    TOOL ME! I need all the basics!

    Reply
  3. Katie C says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Tool me! I’m dying to tackle our first painting project so the basics plus and extra large ladder plus a power washer would be on the list!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    TOOL ME!!
    I need a nail gun to do some trim work in my house, and several garden tools to tackle my yard project!

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Tool me!

    I could really use a tile cutter to get started on our bathroom reno!

    Reply
  6. Tiffani says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    TOOL ME

    Wallpaper remover kit… unfortunately! :)

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Tool Me!
    I’m looking forward to a good nail gun.

    Reply
  8. ANN WRIGHT says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a table saw!

    Reply
  9. Nancy Voell says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Tool Me! I have been eyeing a Dremel or even a nail gun to make those at home projects even easier!!

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Tool Me! A sewing machine would be awesome. I’ve been wanting to sew curtains for awhile now.

    Reply
  11. Mark says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME

    I would like to get a sawzall to take down an old fence.

    Reply
  12. Rebecca C says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME

    Been doing a lot of sanding so a sander would be handy

    Reply
  13. jill says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Tool me!

    That fancy drill you are always using looks pretty cool. But I’ve been wanting an anvil for the longest time!

    Reply
  14. Kayla D. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME~

    No specific tools, but I really want to build a privacy fence… on my balcony.

    Reply
  15. Bibiana says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Having my own miter saw would be nice. My neighbors must be hating me for constantly borrowing theirs…

    Reply
  16. Sandra T says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Tool me! We’re redoing our kitchen – might need a new hubby by the time we’re through! (ha ha jk)

    Reply
  17. Brandi G. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME!! I would love a sewing machine. However, we are in need of a tile saw for upcoming bathroom renovations (x2).

    Reply
  18. Jenn says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME! I want a table saw to tackle a few projects around the house.

    Reply
  19. Jane says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME! We want to revamp our backyard/mud pit and some money for garden supplies would go a long way

    Reply
  20. Stefanie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    My Fiancé and I just bought our first house! We’re planning on remodeling and building most of our furniture, so we’re in dire need of some tools!

    Reply
  21. Kate M says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Tool Me! Lately I’ve been wanting an actual saw. There are so many things that I want to build but I have to get them all cut at the hardware store and that’s always a gamble.

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  22. Carmen says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Tool me! I want a mulcher

    Reply
  23. Victoria says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Tool me!!

    Lately I’ve been coveting an embossing heat tool to create my own “We’re Moving” postcard to celebrate our new home!

    Of course, that’s not the only tool I need. We FINALLY have a backyard (in NYC) and my husband has plans for raised vegetable beds, wildflowers, a fire pit, benches, and a chicken coop. We will definitely need a few garden tools for all of that!

    Reply
  24. Cassie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Oh, what don’t we need? New homeowners over here! It seems every weekend we head to the store for more things for the house. My husband’s birthday is coming up, it would be fun to surprise him with something!

    Reply
  25. The Chatty Housewife says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME! I’m in need of a tree trimmer of some sort to keep our California Lilac bush from taking over the whole yard!

    Reply
  26. Kathy Z says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want the Kreg. :)

    Reply
  27. Andrea H says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME! I actually want a serger these days.

    Reply
  28. Kati L says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We are just getting ready to remodel our main bathroom so this would be amazing!

    Reply
  29. Danielle says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a ladder to get on the roof and clean the gutters.

    Reply
  30. Leigh Wheeler says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Tool me!
    I want a paint sprayer for painting furniture!

    Reply
  31. Kevi says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Tool me

    New painting supplies would be helpful. As would some paint.

    Reply
  32. Cami says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Tool me!
    I want a new fireplace like yours! And also paint for my son’s big boy room.

    Reply
  33. Melissa @ ReThreads Cville says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    TOOL ME!

    A hammer drill would be so helpful here at my consignment shop where there are concrete walls!

    Reply
  34. Emily says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Tool Me! I just bought a condo and need like, every tool there is!

    Reply
  35. Sandy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    TOOL ME! Need to refinish the front porch deck and could really use a sander.

    Reply
  36. Jen says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Tool me! I need a basic drill. Kinda sad I don’t have one, huh?

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  37. shauna connolly says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Id really love to get a router and actually know how to use it?!

    Reply
  38. JJamie H says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Tool me! My husband is thinking of DIYing a covered patio and said “then I can get a new tool”. When I asked what new tool he would need for the project he said “I don’t know, just a new one”. Haha.

    Reply
  39. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    TOOL ME, please! I want all the tools so I can do all the things. :D

    Reply
  40. Sandy A says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    “Tool Me” We need and would love a paint sprayer. It would be such a help…

    Reply
  41. Wendy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Tool Me!

    My hubby is going to be building (from scratch!) a new bathroom vanity for us. He needs several tools for that, but I have no idea what they are :)

    Reply
  42. Katie McIntyre says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    “TOOL ME” You name it, we need it! We just purchased our first house this past weekend.

    Reply
  43. Stephy says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Tool me! Mama needs a new orbital sander. I burned up the motor on my last one’s project ;$

    Reply
  44. Malissa Jones says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Tool Me! Nail gun!

    Reply
  45. Courtney Degenhardt says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  46. Maureen says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I am craving new light fixtures and a new medicine cabinet.

    Reply
  47. Kathleen says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Tool me! I need a nail gun to put up that crown molding sitting in our garage!

    Reply
  48. Carlene says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re just starting out, so… Maybe a power drill?

    Reply
  49. Mark says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Tool me! Sliding compound mitre saw

    Reply
  50. Cheryl says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    A paint sprayer to paint our kitchen cabinets (like KB!) and also to use to paint our home away from home, aka our camp trailer!

    Reply
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