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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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Comments

  1. lauralou says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Tool Me! Holy cow. I don’t know where to begin…but wainscoting everywhere is my thought!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    TOOL ME

    I’d love to have my own cordless screwdriver for various projects around my apartment.

    Reply
  3. Kristen says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d love a miter saw.

    Reply
  4. Lauren K. says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need a good sander. Finally moving into a house instead of an apartment, so will have nice space to work on upgrading some furniture!!

    Reply
  5. Nicole says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re in need of a chainsaw! Our new house (we’re closing in on one year) has 5 acres and, well, we’ve got some downed trees we need to hack up so we can feed our wood boiler.

    Reply
  6. Nikki says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband is dying for a dremel – but I’m scared to see what he would do with one. A nail gun would definitely be handy!

    Reply
  7. Mery says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Wow, Tool me! I’ve had my eye on a miter saw. So many fun projects…

    Reply
  8. Maura says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Tool me! A sewing machine – so many projects sitting waiting for one to use!

    Reply
  9. Susanne says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Tool Me! I think I want to take up sewing….;)

    Reply
  10. Sarah {20State} says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Tool me! I just want a nail gun. I’m sure once we meet only good things can happen. I promise not to ever become too ‘attatched’ LOL

    Reply
  11. Barb says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Tool me! Would love to get a circular saw and tackle the pine paneling in my basement.

    Reply
  12. mattie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Tool me! A new drill.

    Reply
  13. Jules says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Tool Me! I would love a power washer!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    TOOL ME! Nail gun, no question.

    Reply
  15. Hallie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    TOOL ME

    I need a compound miter saw….’cause who doesn’t?!

    Reply
  16. Emily says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Tool me! We could use a tile saw for all of our upcoming renovations!

    Reply
  17. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I really need a circular saw and some saw horses to use it!

    Reply
  18. RD Shugart says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    TOOL ME!!! I am in desperate need of an electric sander. I hand sand everything and it sucks. :)

    Reply
  19. Jamie g says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Tool me! We really need a new ladder and I am pinning for a staple gun to reupholster some thrift store finds!

    Reply
  20. Liz says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve been wanting a Kreg Jig. I feel like it would help with everything!

    Reply
  21. Angela says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Tool me!! I’m in need of a staple gun (my bed desperately needs a headboard!), but before I collect any more tools I should probably start with a toolbox… everything is currently stored in a cardboard box that is now falling apart. It makes home improvement projects much less appealing :/

    Reply
  22. Monika says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Tool me! A nail gun would be nice!

    Reply
  23. Emily P says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need tools to install wood floors.

    Reply
  24. Norma says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I have been wanting a sewing machine for some time now. I would love some new pillows and curtains.

    Reply
  25. maura says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    tool me! A new bottle of spray paint would due for me right now – baby #2 is only a month old so it is as much as I can tackle at the time!

    Reply
  26. Tracy says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    TOOL ME! Now that Spring has arrived I could definately use some gardening supplies.

    Reply
  27. nicole mason says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Tool Me!! I would love to get my husband a saw to cut some much needed crown molding!

    Reply
  28. Christine says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Tool Me!! I need a new sander for my kitchen cabinet project – sanding and staining all the cabinets this spring/summer! Thank you!

    Reply
  29. Moira says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d like -no, love – a nail gun for all that trim work this summer!

    Reply
  30. Allison says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Tool Me! We need a new table saw, our old hand me down one is not cutting it anymore!

    Reply
  31. Leslie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need a miter saw so we can do some board and batten.

    Reply
  32. Stacy L says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would buy new paint supplies because my entire house needs to be repainted!

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    I’m hoping to get a Kreg Jig just in time to put together some outdoor furniture for the summer!

    Reply
  34. Andrea says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Tool Me! There are so many things, I’m not sure where to start…maybe with a pressure washer.

    Reply
  35. Angela P says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME! Our tool selection is pretty limited so something versatile!

    Reply
  36. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I can’t tell if the website posted my previous comment, but we are remodeling a bedroom into a walk-in closet, so we will be needing a whole bunch of tools!

    Reply
  37. Keli says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want a nail gun :)

    Reply
  38. Judy F says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a staple gun so I can reupholster my dining room chairs. We also need a new toilet, but that’s not really a tool…

    Reply
  39. Jaime says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Tool me! We need a chain saw (and related safety eye and ear gear) to clear up after our last storm with hurricane speed gusts.

    Reply
  40. Justin Sproul says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Tool me!! I would love a contractor saw. There are so many projects that I’d like to do but I don’t have the tool to do it!

    Reply
  41. Hannah M says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME!! We’re working on all new floors and trim!

    Reply
  42. Melanie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME! We want to add crown molding to our bedroom (to hide the imperfect edging we did when we painted), so we’d love to get a table saw or miter saw to help us make quick cuts!

    Reply
  43. Allyson says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a nail gun for some easy board and batten and we’re gearing up to replace the flooring on two floors of our house. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  44. Coran says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Tool me!! A kregig jig. Anything kregig jig! ;)

    Reply
  45. Megan s says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    TOOL ME!! We just got our first house a few months ago and don’t know how to do anything and dot have any tools to do it! I want a saw first!

    Reply
  46. Liz says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Tool Me! I would love a nail gun and a tile cutter. I have so many projects in mind to complete!

    Reply
  47. Brian says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    “TOOL ME” – We would love a table saw. My wife and I would like to build a dining bench to go along with our dining room table. I also want o build a storage bench for our main entranceway in our kitchen.

    Reply
  48. Kana says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    TOOL ME!

    sewing machine please (for projects in every room in the house)!!!! and a tile saw wouldn’t hurt either (for the bathroom remodel).. haha

    Reply
  49. Brittany says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Tool Me! I could use a sewing machine, a nail gun, a saw, a tool box… the list could go on forever!

    Reply
  50. Jane says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Tool me! We’re looking to build a garage loft to store all of our off-season stuff!

    Reply
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