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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. Kristin Ogo says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    Talk to me!

    Reply
  2. Michele Marie Martin says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  3. Marney says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We have a couple of cooler weather projects in the line up. One is to move our bedroom from the coldest room in the house (above the garage) into what is now a guest room. Another is to figure what in the heck is eating big brown swatches into our lawn. Our final cooler weather project is to clean out and organize the garage.

    Reply
  4. Michelle says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We’ve been waiting since June for our bed frame and headboard to be delivered in September (stop teasing me West Elm!) so once those arrive we can finallllly start moving forward on our bedroom! Can’t wait.

    Reply
  5. Margaret says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”
    Got some fall planting to do.

    Reply
  6. Krysta says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”

    I’m hosting a bridal shower for my best friend this fall & I’m determined to have my entry way repainted and kitchen floor replaced before then. Wish me luck :)

    Reply
  7. Kayla says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    This is our first year together as husband and wife, which means this is our first year to blend our holiday traditions and decorating ideas! I can’t wait to see how our “first’s” turn out! Also, I’d really like to decorate our bedroom. It’s the only room in our apartment that hasn’t been decorated.

    Reply
  8. Sophia says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Talk to me!
    I just got married and we need to change my condo into our condo. Should be fun!

    Reply
  9. marilu says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Finishing the basement flooring and decorating the guest room.

    Reply
  10. holly@LoveofLifeblog says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    TALK TO ME! WOO HOO! I’m itching to decorate for the holidays and especially get my first Christmas tree with my new hubby! And maybe I’ll finally finish decorating my big blank wall!

    Reply
  11. Brooke G. says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    There are so many projects on my list for summer and fall! But if I have to pick, I will say just finishing our living room – we recently got a new sofa and therefore re-decorated, but I still have a few finishing touches to complete (including PILLOWS!)

    Reply
  12. Renee says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    TALK TO ME!! Fall plans inculde painting dining room and bedroom and also getting the guest room together.

    Reply
  13. Maggie says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I have a couple of items…replace light fixtures that are hanging over my kitchen island (I broke one so the bare hanging bulb makes it look like an interrogation took place) and install a kitchen backsplash.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer B says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    My biggest fall project will be the birth of our first baby girl, but the other one we have coming up is refinishing/reburbishing our stairs!

    Reply
  15. Kat says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Talk to me! On my list for Fall projects: My studio! I have the most gorgeous wallpaper from London that begging to be put on the walls… Plus, I need to do an organization overhaul!!

    Reply
  16. JR Seaman says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  17. kristi mcintyre says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    my upcoming projects are to make a mobile & some wall decorations for my baby’s room & also to paint our new house when we finally close on it!

    Reply
  18. Jillian says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’d love to get detailed how-to information on how to waterproof and stain fences and decks!

    Reply
  19. Miriam H. says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’m starting to plan a gallery wall on our staircase!

    Reply
  20. Melissa says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  21. justine @ you're so martha says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    my husband’s fall project is building a dining room table – by thanksgiving. my project is to make sure he actually does it and to buy the chairs for it!

    Reply
  22. Sarah says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME! We need to do some tiling in the entryway and in both bathrooms…

    Reply
  23. Natalie K. says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Talk to me!
    Our future projects include updating outdoor storage unit, rebuilding carport, replacing some of our mass amounts of grass with plants to cut down on all the mowing we have to do and updating our master bath. (fingers crossed)

    Reply
  24. Bekah says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Talk to me! Assuming we finally finish our hall bath remodel this summer, our next major project is to replace all of our interior doors. They are hollow core and in less-than-pristine condition. We also have ongoing landscaping issues to deal with!

    Reply
  25. stephanie says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!!

    Bath redo is definitely on the list. Our tiles were painted by the previous owners in the 80’s (a lovely teal), and it’s peeling up revealing the original 50’s pink tile. It’s pretty awesome but, I can’t wait to change it up.

    Reply
  26. Jenna says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  27. Brooke says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’ll be organizing and painting the basement. It is in need of a major makeover!!

    Reply
  28. Debbie says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”
    this fall – we are staining our back porch – it is cement and in need of a facelift!

    Reply
  29. Emily says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Install a stone patio and figure out a creative way to hide a chain link fence!

    Reply
  30. lena says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Talk to Me! I want to make a frame wall!

    Reply
  31. Mara says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    My fall project is our master bathroom…I can’t wait to get it started. I hope I win…

    Reply
  32. Courtney says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Looking ahead to fall / Christmas decorating

    Reply
  33. Ryan says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Talk to me!

    Reply
  34. Kim says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We’re setting up a home glassblowing studio for me – SO EXCITED!! Christmas ornaments here I come!

    Reply
  35. Melissa says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Talk to me!

    I’d love to re-do our family room and create a space we all can enjoy!

    Reply
  36. *Michelle says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Get our kitchen organized! We actually have a huge amount of storage space, but have things so inefficiently stored that we keep running out of room.

    Reply
  37. Billie says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Remodel one of the bathrooms, make room for baby #2 and move guest bedroom to another floor with a few modifications for both the aforementioned rooms. There are numerous others, but these are the top 3 for now:)

    Reply
  38. Melissa says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”

    Newly weds and new home owners (in the past year). We are trying our best to make our house our home :)!

    Reply
  39. Christin says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME!!!!

    I LOVE Crate&Barrel. :) I am in serious need of new frames to hang some art, new sofa pillows, a rug for our dining room, and some general decor for the home.

    Reply
  40. Lauren says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Where to begin. I am thinking maybe I’ll finally get around to buying those Ikea dressers and silver leafing them by the end of this year.

    Reply
  41. jonda says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Talk to me! Gotta do a ton of yard work!

    Reply
  42. Marjorie says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    “TALK TO ME!”

    We are hoping to finally get to work on a (long overdue) kitchen renovation!

    Reply
  43. Kathy says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Talk to me!

    Future projects: Tile fireplace, organize garage, and install backsplash in kitchen.

    Reply
  44. Anna says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Talk to me! I would like to knock out the wall between our kitchen and dining rooom.

    Reply
  45. Kim says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME! We have a BIG project planned – to raise the ceiling in our den (which was once a garage, so the previous owners only built a 7 foot ceiling there. So weird!).

    Reply
  46. Suzy says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Talk to me!

    Fix the wall the plumber broke through in the office and repaint the room all before my son’s 4th birthday party in September.

    Reply
  47. mollie says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Plans for fall/winter are to re-do front door a bright orangey/red, accessorize our new back deck, and finishing decorating my office space! Thanks for the giveaway…..

    Reply
  48. Larissa says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Talk to me! This winter we will be turning our dining room into my office. This will include getting creative with re-finished pieces and getting accessories on the cheap! I am also hoping I can talk my husband into creating a tile backsplash in our kitchen.

    Reply
  49. Tim Barton says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    TALK TO ME! Can’t wait to get started on crown molding!

    Reply
  50. Marion says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    “TALK TO ME!” and I am on an organizing kick, so I’m trying to create homes for everything!

    Reply
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