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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. Heather W says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    TALK TO ME!! We really need to work on our dining area. It’s driving me crazy!

    Reply
  2. Alex says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    TALK TO ME! My project is to get my house clean and organized!

    Reply
  3. Helen says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  4. Cassie says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Talk to me!
    We need a shed for our mower. We have had 2 die on us from the weather/rain in the past 6 months.
    No garage + No shed = the death to lawn equipment.
    Dead lawn mower = overgrown yard (and I hate being “that” neighbor on the block)!

    Reply
  5. ashley says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    we actually need to tackle a nursery! (i never thought i would say that!) we’re expecting our first in january!

    Reply
  6. Kerry says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    Definitely some work in our master bedroom– we have a great bed… and nothing else. Nightstands, lamps, accessories… we need it all!

    Reply
  7. Kristen says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    TALK TO ME! We just bought a new house so there’s lots to do!

    Reply
  8. CD Clifford says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    TALK TO ME

    Reply
  9. Lucia says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    TALK TO ME! We are saving up for a roof replacement, which will hopefully happen this fall. So a gift card to Lowe’s could come in handy for other things, like redoing our bathroom!

    Reply
  10. Lissa says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’ve been saying for months our hall bath is getting a mini-makeover…and one of these days I hope to actually get to it. :-)

    Reply
  11. Marsha says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Talk to me!
    If I showed you a picture of my living room you’d give me the card! Half painted walls, unmatched furniture! I need to do a total overhaul!

    Reply
  12. Tabitha says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Talk to me! I desperately want to redo our living room and get rid of all the tan on tan on tan!

    Reply
  13. Travis says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  14. Jody says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    TALK TO ME!! We just moved into a 101-year-old-house and there is a ton of work to be done outside and inside. ($500 from C&B sure would help!!)

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Holiday decorations!

    Reply
  16. Megan B. says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    Talk To Me!!!

    I need to get some curtains up in my living room and I really want to DIY a fireplace screen.

    Reply
  17. Melissa says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    This winter, I’m planning on painting the bathroom, my bedroom, and the living room/dining room combo, as well as finally buying some art and frames to hang. We’ve lived here 24 years, and it’s like we just moved in! I’m also hoping to make some curtains for all of the bedrooms and the living room/dining room, the no-sew approach you shared with us here a few months ago!

    Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    TALK TO ME! After seeing your fireplace re-do, I have been inspired to complete one of my own. By Christmas. So that I can have a mantle. =)

    Reply
  19. Shannon Mitton says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Talk to me! Please
    A million projects in mind… painting, building, recarpeting….

    Reply
  20. christine p says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    TALK TO ME! I’m excited to do some new holiday decorations, I love all of the fall/winter holidays!

    Reply
  21. Amanda H. says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We close on our first home in early September! Being that we’re in Texas, we probably won’t light up the fireplace until, oh, January, but we want to tackle an outdoor living space with a fire pit first thing. Much like yours!

    Reply
  22. Amanda says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Talk to me!

    I cannot wait for Christmas decorating!!! It is the perfect way to end the year.

    Reply
  23. Jan says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    TALK TO ME! I will be re-caulking all of our trim work and repainting it. This should keep me busy for a good long while.

    Reply
  24. Suzanne T says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  25. Joanna says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    This Fall = Closet Organization!

    Reply
  26. Shannon says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    “Talk to Me”
    Our project is to work on finishing the basement, we just need the additional space.

    Reply
  27. Leah says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    TALK TO ME! We are moving into our new house on Saturday, so our to-do list is very long, but my main goal is to have all our boxes unpacked before fall!

    Reply
  28. Stephanie G says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Talk to me!

    Fall project: deliver a baby! AHHH!

    Reply
  29. Keely says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  30. Laura says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    Talk to me! I am looking forward to doing more things in the yard since it has been so hot here. We want to build a fire pit, dig out a sunken (sp?) patio, build a sandbox, and make some natural areas in the yard for less maintenance.

    Reply
  31. Megan says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I want to tear down the wall separating the kitchen from the living room to open some things up here. Hopefully someday.

    Reply
  32. Emily L. says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Talk to me! On second thought, I don’t have time to talk. I have to paint furniture, stain a cabinet, make a headboard, finish painting some trim, paint a bathroom, replace some light fixtures, and the list goes on and on…..

    Reply
  33. Hilary S says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    TALK TO ME! My fiance and I have been saving to re-do our kitchen. Did you know they sell plastic sinks?? That’s what we’ve got workin for us right now…

    Reply
  34. Lisa says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    Talk to me!
    My daughter’s nursery! She’ll be 1 in January and I still don’t have it the way I want it. Time to conquer and complete!

    Reply
  35. CathyH says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    Talk to me!

    I bought a house and I am going to work on making it beautiful! First- Outside! New plants, new paint, new windows!

    Reply
  36. Jill says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    Talk to me! We are going to try to restart a huge project of a new roof, windows and siding due to a hail storm. This was put on hold this summer due to the loss of my father in law. Hoping to get this project started and finished yet this summer.

    Reply
  37. Tricia a says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Talk to me!!!!
    We have yet to tackle a new deck!

    Reply
  38. Gabrielle says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Talk to me!!!

    Reply
  39. Ann says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    TALK TO ME! CANNOT wait to decorate for Christmas!

    Reply
  40. Heather H says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    TALK TO ME!!

    I want to finish staining our new dining room chairs once it isn’t so blazing hot!

    Reply
  41. Bethany says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    TALK TO ME

    Husband and I just gutted our entire 1920’s home in January and we’re still putting the finishing touches on the place! We need a few more area rugs, bedding for our guest bedroom and some new outdoor patio furniture! Checking off the list!

    Reply
  42. deena says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    TALK TO ME

    good Lord, does it EVER end!? bathroom, kitchen, sunroom, garden, etc…!!

    Reply
  43. Caroline says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    TALK TO ME!!

    Reply
  44. Erin L says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    TALK TO ME!! We are going to buy a new home this fall, so I’ve got a completely clean slate to play with this winter!

    Reply
  45. Emily says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Talk to me! We can’t wait to add wood floors in our master bedroom and begin the process of repainting our new (to us) home.

    Reply
  46. Megan says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I can’t wait to find the perfect curtains for my bedroom!

    Reply
  47. Sheri says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    As soon as the Texas heat subsides, we’re replacing the parts of our lawn that were lost to this year’s scorching temps!

    Reply
  48. Liz says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Talk to me!

    Let’s see. Finish our basement! Paint our bathroom tile! Finish the curtains! Make a deck! Wait, that last one won’t be for a couple of years still, probably.

    Reply
  49. Analiese says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    Talk to me!!!

    I’m hoping to finish my table and chair refinishing project!

    Reply
  50. katharine says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    Talk to me baby!

    Reply
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