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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. Kristle says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    TOOL ME! I need to get over my sewing fear and get a sewing machine and learn how to use it.

    Reply
  2. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    TOOL ME!! We’ve really been want a chop saw of our own. We want to DIY a patio farm house table and chairs!

    Reply
  3. Courtney says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Tool me!!! I would like to purchase patio furniture from one of these home improvement stores!

    Reply
  4. KatieJ says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    TOOL ME! It is time to say farewell to our 70’s bathroom! So tile, a pedestal sink, and more are on my list!

    Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    “TOOL ME” I would love a table saw!

    Reply
  6. Jocelyn Clogston says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    TOOL ME!

    My partner’s been hankering for a fancy hand plane. We could also use some good clamps and a new level, too.

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Tool Me! We are getting ready to sell our house and do a bit of an upgrade. We like to get the most bang for our buck so we’ll be looking for a fixer!

    Reply
  8. Gretchen says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    TOOL ME!

    What don’t we need?! A table saw, a nail gun, a paint sprayer, a bagger for the mower…help! :)

    Reply
  9. Emily Peterson says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    TOOL ME!! I could desperately use a table saw. We love to make furniture!

    Reply
  10. Sarah PH says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    TOOL ME! I really want some storm doors so we can let the spring air in!!

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  11. Nicole says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    TOOL ME!
    A kreg jig so my hubby can build a bed for our daughter. :)

    Reply
  12. jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    TOOL ME!! I have tons of painting projects to look forward to, so everything for that would be great!!!

    Reply
  13. Candace says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Chop saw to help with putting up crown moulding.

    Reply
  14. Cola Galvin says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need everything but a mop, broom and scissors! Help!

    Reply
  15. Rachel says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    TOOL ME! A good drill would be great.

    Reply
  16. Jackie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Tool me! Honestly I’m just looking to get my first tool kit… we are finally close to closing on our first place so it’s time to get our own hammer, drill, etc (instead of borrowing from my dad’s extensive but messy collection). I’d be happy with just hanging some art at that point!

    Reply
  17. Becky B. says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    TOOL ME! I could use an update on all the tools, but what I really want is one of those ladders that converts into like 80 different ladders.

    I would use it to make scaffolding so I could paint my living room which exposed to the second floor and has a ridiculously tall ceiling. I would use it to paint the walls of my staircase, because those are ridiculously high as well, and of course there is no flat surface to stand on.

    Reply
  18. Michele Daggar says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Tool Me! We need everything, mostly a new lawn mower.

    Reply
  19. Brooke says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Tool me! I want the tools to make pretty DIY built-ins. Probably should figure out what they all are:)

    Reply
  20. Natalie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    TOOL ME! We only have one bathroom and it desperately needs to have the old tile ripped out and new tile put in… So whatever tool helps out with that!

    Reply
  21. kim says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    tool me! lawn mower time :)

    Reply
  22. Shawna says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    TOOL ME! I have been scoping out the electric sanders. As soon as Spring officially arrives lots of furniture will be stripped and painted.

    Reply
  23. Kadra says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    TOOL ME…well, where to start? Nail gun, compressor, table saw…it’s a long list :)

    Reply
  24. Lena says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Tool me! I have been dying to get a sewing machine to make my own curtains for my house.

    Reply
  25. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love a paint sprayer – painting outside is just torture.

    Reply
  26. ATLKristen says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Tool me! Supplies for me to paint my bedroom, living room and bathrooms.

    Reply
  27. Lindsay says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We’ve got a big outdoor project heading our way and could really use some scaffolding… is that a tool?

    Reply
  28. alina says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    tool me!!!

    Reply
  29. Brittany W. says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Tool me! I could really use a sewing machine to help me out with our upcoming wedding!

    Reply
  30. Leila says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Tool me!

    I would LOVE a power washer so I don’t have to rent one anymore for exterior washing!

    Reply
  31. Sara S says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    TOOL ME! So many – for working on our first house we bought this past fall!

    Reply
  32. Kim H says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    TOOL ME! I have been eying the hand sander to help me with the kitchen cabinets.

    Reply
  33. Larissa Peters says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Would love a sewing machine to add finishing touches! I think i would do cushion crazzzzy!

    Reply
  34. Susan says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Tool me! I’ve gotten into painting and re-finishing furniture, so I would love an orbital sander to help me do the job!

    Reply
  35. Jodi Finchum says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I have been wanting a nail gun as well as a power screwdriver!

    Reply
  36. Jacqueline says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Tool me! I really want a tile cutter so we can finally redo the bathroom already!

    Reply
  37. Delia says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    tool me! I pretty much have zero tools, so any tools will be a great start!

    Reply
  38. Lisa says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Tool ME!

    Would love a cordless drill to help hang things solo.

    Reply
  39. Tamara L says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Tool me!

    I would love to get a staple gun for upholstery projects.

    Reply
  40. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d like a miter saw, a wet saw, a nail gun, and the list goes on!

    Reply
  41. LeAnne says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TOOL ME!!!
    A Compound Miter Saw needs to find it’s way into my life.

    Reply
  42. Beej says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Tool me!

    We’ve been working on adding on to our existing bathroom vanity! Could ALWAYS use more tools. :)

    Reply
  43. Cheri says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TOOL ME! I olan to work on my kitchen cabinets. Thanks!

    Reply
  44. Diana P. says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We had a sewage backup in February, and are still working on replacing all of our floors and drywalling all the affected rooms, as well as painting. So needless to say, we need LOTS of tools and supplies!

    Reply
  45. KathyG says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TOOL ME! Probably a rototiller, a new sewing machine, maybe a new tile saw. I’d have no trouble spending, only trouble choosing!

    Reply
  46. Joanna says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Tool me! A built-in bookcase..

    Reply
  47. Erica says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TOOL ME! I need to do a master bedroom redo!!

    Reply
  48. Barbara L. says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d like a nail gun or miter saw. Have some baseboards to put in, those sure would make doing so quicker/easier!

    Reply
  49. Betty says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Tool ME My sewing machine is on its last leg

    Reply
  50. Emilie says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Tool Me! redo my bedroom

    Reply
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