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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Talk About Home Improvement

| By John Petersik | August 15, 2011 | 6,405 Comments

Fab Freebie: Talk About Home Improvement

*** This contest is no longer accepting entries – see who won below! ***

Random.org got his random on and selected our winner as… Tracey @ Tropical Happiness (who just moved into a new house last week so she has lots of shopping to do). Congrats! For everyone else, keep that chin up – you can still enter the Hometalk $500 Lowe’s gift card giveaway through Sunday.

You may already know that Hometalk is a community of home improvement experts (including some familiar HGTV faces) and fellower DIYers sharing home and garden projects, advice, and even contractors. And for this week’s giveaway they’re majorly hooking someone up… to the tune of a $500 gift card to Crate & Barrel!

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And as if that weren’t enough, over on their site they’re also giving away another 500 bucks (this time to Lowe’s). So to get in on that little bonus freebie, you can answer their quick poll question (about what outdoor summer project you still need to tackle – btw, our answer is C), sign up for a free account, and then cross your fingers really hard. Of course you can just enter for the Crate & Barrel gift card by commenting over here (or the Lowe’s card over there) so there’s no pressure to do both.

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  • PRIZE: A $500 gift card to Crate & Barrel courtesy of Hometalk
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “TALK TO ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … since Hometalk is polling folks about their summer projects, let’s cover your fall & winter plans here. What’s on your to-tackle list later this year? Maybe updating your fireplace just in time for cooler weather? Or redoing your bedroom for those cold winter nights? Or are you just itching to decorate for Halloween and Christmas already?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, August 17th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner 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 morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

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

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Comments

  1. katie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    talk to me

    Reply
  2. Mandy says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Talk to me!! This winter, we are FINALLY going to remodel/update our 70’s inspired 2nd story. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    TALK TO ME! I’m looking forward to pulling up the old living room carpet that is covering beautiful hardwood floors in our new home.

    Reply
  4. lindsay t says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  5. Bethany says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Talk to me!

    Where to begin… we’re closing on our first home in a couple of weeks. Paiting, removal of horrible 70s carpet, and a fireplace makeover are all in the cards!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    DIY projects coming up include a faux headboard, custom sewn duvet cover and bathroom shelving project. My tiny garden apartment needs all the help it can get :)

    Reply
  7. carrie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Nursery walls painted

    Reply
  8. Sarah S. says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’d like to update my bedroom. It needs some stuff on the walls, a bench at the foot of the bed and a new dresser.

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”

    Reply
  10. April says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  11. Jamie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME! A bathroom overhaul is (hopefully) in the near future (though our new vanity has been sitting in the garage for several months now). Thanks for introducing me to Hometalk!

    Reply
  12. Alexis says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Talk to me!

    We still want to paint our garage, so that it is ready for our car this winter!

    Reply
  13. Elle says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Talk to me! I still need to finish my daughter’s quilt. I also have dreams of doing Roman shades for the nursery, but the likelihood of that actually happening is questionable!

    Reply
  14. Michelle Jennings says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Talk to me! Wanting to decorate for the Holidays in a classy way this year. Love crate & barrel!
    THanks!

    Reply
  15. joyjoy says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Assuming our master bedroom tweaks will be finished before summer ends, I’m hoping to tackle redecorating the second bedroom in the fall.

    Reply
  16. Beth says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    My project is finishimg my son’s room. He will be born in November! I am also making some changes to my daughter’s room.

    Reply
  17. Joanna says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME! We’re doing plans to landscape our front yard this fall, since that’s the best time here in hot, steamy Texas.

    Reply
  18. Beth says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    We already re-did the fireplace and the attic insulation last year. This year I’m just focusing on my never ending decorating projects.

    Reply
  19. Meredith says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    I’d love to have an actual grown-up bed instead of just the $25 cheap metal frame I have now…

    Reply
  20. Stephanie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’d love to get our guest room all fixed up in time for some holiday visitors!

    Reply
  21. Audrey says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”

    Reply
  22. NettyC says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME! My Fall DIY list: art for the living room wall and fabric covered platform bed for my little one.

    Reply
  23. Maggie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Talk to me!
    First we’re tackling a move to Atlanta and finding a great rental, then decorating a nursery from scratch for our first child!

    Reply
  24. Katie G says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME! I’ve got to do something about our duvet before it gets too cold — it never stays in place!

    Reply
  25. emily says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”

    Over the next couple of months, my goal is to decorate my brand new apartment so it feels nice and homey. A Crate & Barrel gift card would definitely help out!! :)

    Reply
  26. Steph says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I need to get some window coverings for the windows in our new apartment before it gets cold!

    Reply
  27. Jen says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Talk to me!

    I need to get insulation and new drywall in the garage – not too exciting!

    Reply
  28. Allison D says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Talk to me! We are dying to update our master bedroom!

    Reply
  29. Katie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  30. Amyella says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Preparing a room for our FIRST BABY!!

    Reply
  31. Jen says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    Giving the master bedroom a long overdue face lift with some new bedding (Hello, $500 C&B gift card!) and some DIY artwork and pillows inspired by Pinterest!

    Reply
  32. Maggie M says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I actually do need to upgrade my fireplace!

    Reply
  33. Lindsay says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’m hoping to paint the kitchen!!

    Reply
  34. Anne says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to me!!

    Reply
  35. Maralee says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to me!!

    Reply
  36. Erin says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to me! We would like to get our dining room painted in the next 2 weeks!

    Reply
  37. Ronica says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to Me!!

    Reply
  38. Rachel says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to me! Our winter project is painting the inside of our new house!

    Reply
  39. patty says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK ME ME. working on the baby girl nursery!

    Reply
  40. Leslie says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    And, as I just moved into my very own apartment for the first time, I’d like to make some curtains, help my plants to flourish, and find cute bowls and mugs to fill out my kitchen.

    Reply
  41. Sarah says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    I’d like to get busy with organizing craft and teaching supplies. And some new lighting for the darker winter months wouldn’t hurt either.

    Reply
  42. Janet says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to me!

    Living in a 900 square foot Philly rowhome and expecting a baby in November, we are working on maximizing space in the 2 bedrooms to make room! Lots of unique storage projects, and looooots of shelving!

    Reply
  43. Heather {ModernMealsforTwo} says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    We just moved into a loft this spring, moving cities and downsizing from a 3 bedroom house. It’s much more modern and much more us. I’m looking forward going through my decorations for Christmas and just keeping the best pieces. I’m also considering swapping all of our art in our gallery wall to Christmas themed pieces to match the season.

    Reply
  44. Lauren Johnson says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to me!

    Cannot wait to decorate for fall. pumpkin candles and the windows open.. my fav!

    Reply
  45. Sara says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We have plans to redo the fireplace topper(?). It blew off in a storm and needs some fixing. We’d also like to finish painting inside and get a couple of large area rugs for the living and dining rooms.

    Reply
  46. andria says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Talk to me!

    We are about to start our second round of renovations on our home. We are taking a whole floor apart, down to the studs.

    Reply
  47. Allison says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Fall project (well, really, I could get started any time….) is painting recently installed wood windows (have to figure out how to not paint them shut). Also, we need some rugs for several rooms.

    Reply
  48. Shannon says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    The half bath needs an overhaul, but the next project is probably painting the hallway and/or building a console table. As you know, the project list never ends – just grows and grows!

    Reply
  49. Sheri says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We’re still settling into our new rental apartment, so there are a million projects left to get to!

    Reply
  50. daniel says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    TALK TO ME!!!!!

    our kids need new bedrooms!

    Reply
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