*** 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!
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.
- 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.
Kelly Mitchell says
ooooh baby talk to me! with those nice little cards i could do some renovating in my living and kitchen to get a more coastal beach feel…..
Danielle says
TALK TO ME! Time to reno both bathrooms, refinish our wood floors, and replace all the interior trim.
amanda says
TALK TO ME! I need to paint all the doors in my house and also add some pops of color to the living/dining room. there’s so much to doooooooo
Vikki M. says
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I want to turn an old dresser into a play clothes closet for my daughter’s room this fall.
Ashley says
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We are getting ready to demo a wall and redo our basement while the weather keeps us inside during a Seattle winter.
Amy says
Talk to me!! My fall plans are to remodel my office…I have some architectural changes in mind for the exterior, then planning to update the interior and buy new furnishings. A gift card would be a big, big help!!
Shima says
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I am stripping the awful 1970s twigs and berries wallpaper out of our home office.
Stephanie says
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I have had this on my list for 3 Winters now.. Getting a quote for insulation in my crawlspace under my house so my Heat bill in the winter isn’t so outrageous! It always seems to get away from me.
Jessica says
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We are getting our second load of dirt this fall to fill in a huge hole in our backyard from a removed swimming pool. What fun, right… ;)
Laurel says
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We’re in the process of buying an awesome house in a short sale… with LOTS of projects!
Amber says
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I want to finally hunt down a white wall shelf with mirror and key hooks for my teeny tiny entryway wall. I’ve seen the big version at Target, an 18″ version must exist somewhere!
Ashley says
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Project for the fall is getting our guest bedrooms organized and beautified for our family traveling in for the holidays!
Lindsey d. says
Redo my bathroom from the ceiling to the floor and all in between…. and hopefully get new windows before winter!
Amy says
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My fall/winter home improvement plans include painting, painting and more painting!! I figured it’s better to focus on that when the weather isn’t nice enough to distract me!
Jackie says
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Sadly, being a student, I don’t have a whole lot of extra cash for decorating. I plan to do a lot of fall and winter decor ogling though!
Hilda says
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carrie says
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I WILL be painting my garage, and installing a workbench for all my husbands toys…after that the Mud room needs to be re drywalled, new door and windows…hopfully I can get to some remodeling in the basement before the cold kicks in…need to waterlock the walls…
Amber says
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Building and refinishing furniture.
Nadine says
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I want to paint my fireplace white!!!
Diana says
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My boyfriend and I are in the midst of redecorating the house. So, upcoming fall projects include new bookshelves for the living room, plus lampshades, curtains, picture frames, etc…
See? I really need that C&B gift card! Fingers crossed. :o)
Jackie says
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We are looking to update our bedroom this fall!
Shelly P. says
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Looking to tackle some DIY art projects this fall!
courtney says
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I am working on various smaller projects like artwork and re purposing items I already own. My husband and I want to buy a new home in the spring so we don’t want to spend money on things that may not fit into our new place!
Corey says
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I am really itching to get our table and chairs refinished and ready to do for the hoildays coming up. Being able to seat 8+ at one table is going to be great for the holidays.
Jenna says
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Our next project is getting some gutter guards before the leaves start falling!
holly says
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Although I’m hesitant to wish away summer, I sincerely LOVE everything about Fall and can’t wait to start decorating! I actually had the day off today & secretly bought my first orange garland today from a resale shop I happened upon…might hide it from my husband who will think I’m nuts for starting so early! ;-). Beyond that, our project list includes doing some work to the basement to create a (cozy as possible) space for a family/guest room space so that we can start planning a family very soon!!! Very excited, this will then lead to the guest room becoming a nursery. : )
Robin says
“TALK TO ME!” My little man is starting kindergarten! *tear* I really want him to have a ‘school’ area with lots of storage and a place to display all those gold stars he’ll be earning!
Ana says
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I need to work on some major wall art…
Livy says
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I have to update my baby girl’s room.
Megan says
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Stephanie B says
TALK TO ME! I can’t wait to decorate for the holidays! I’m ready for them already – this is the first year I’ve been so far ahead of the actual season.
Diana T. says
TALK TO ME! We just bought our first house, so we’re not entirely sure what the fall and winter will bring in the way of projects…I imagine we’ll be looking to update the landscaping, once we see what kind of “bones” are behind all these leafy green things we have now.
Did you guys know there’s a tiny, tiny, itty-bitty smiley face at the bottom of this page? Adorable.
Jennifer H. says
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My hubby and I just bought our first home, so we have plenty of work to do! We really need living room furniture that matches!
Shonda says
TALK TO ME! Since purchasing our home more than two years ago we have done “something” to each and every room in our house except the master bedroom/bathroom. Anytime we have company over we just shut the door to our room. I think most homeowners tend to put off the behind the scences rooms so the more lived in spaces look nice for guests.
cas says
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once the veggies die this year, we plan on expandin gour 10×20 garden into 5 5×20 raised rows in our back yard! we will feed the neighborhood next year!
Jenn M. says
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finally complete my bare dining room with a table, chairs
and rug. also get some wall art for my bare walls!
Katie says
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I have just started working on our basement…I am painting and hopefully replacing the carpet :)
Mary says
“Talk to Me” about all the items I need as I am now an empty nester! I want to redo and replenish as so much of what I have acquired has taken leave with my kids to college and all points beyond.
jessica says
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Right now we are in the planning phases of taking 1.5 bath home to a 1.75 bath home, which means adding a shower to a powder room. It’s tricky, but we should be set to start this time next month.
After that… painting and stenciling the dining room. AH!
Diana says
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We’re looking at starting the redo on our library! A huge task that’s sure to be expensive!
tbg says
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I want to have drapes in all rooms and new counter tops in the kitchen.
joanna says
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This fall and winter I plan to re-do my bedroom and my son’s room. He just moved out of his crib, so it’s time to upgrade a few things.
Jenny F. says
TALK TO ME!! Our goal by the end of the summer is to install new siding and trim on our brand new house!
Robin @ Our Semi Organic Life says
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I’d like to get curtains hung on all my new windows before Fall.
Katie says
TALK TO ME! I am gearing up to add a stencil to one wall in my son’s nursery. Ordered it from Royal Design Studio with the YHL10 coupon. Thanks!!
Kiley says
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I would love to host Thanksgiving dinner for my family and my boyfriend’s family for the first time. I’m 25 and have yet to do this, which means it’s finally time for matching plates, silverware, and glasses!
Laura Beth says
TALK TO ME!!! Some new rugs would be great :)
Mckayla says
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Finding comfy, cheap rugs and fixing up our bathroom for our new home.
Sheila P says
TALK TO ME! I have some painting projects planned – exterior door, a fireplace; a family room makeover. I see vinyl laminate strips in my future.
Bridget says
Talk to me!!!
my living room desperately needs a makeover!!!