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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. Kate says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Tool Me!!! I would’ve love a tile saw to do the bathroom and kitchen. Or a paint sprayer!

    Reply
  2. Katie Ohning says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Tool Me! I would love a table saw!!

    Reply
  3. Laurie says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Tool me! My daughter just bought a 70’s home that has not been updated. They are so excited to start all the DIY projects and want to start with the kitchen.

    Reply
  4. Lindsay says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:38 am

    TOOL ME! We want to get started on a new deck and french doors!

    Reply
  5. Kat says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:38 am

    TOOL ME! My wish list is about a mile long. ;)

    Reply
  6. Rocsy says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:39 am

    TOOL ME! A nail gun for sure! I would be trimming the house like crazy.

    Reply
  7. Lydia says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Tool me! My bathroom has a pink shower and toilet! Plus I would love a nail gun.

    Reply
  8. Nancy says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Tool Me!

    I would love a Dremel. I have a few projects that it would totally come in handy.

    Reply
  9. Laurel says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:40 am

    TOOL ME!!

    We’re about to start work on our family room/office/tv room/ transition to the back yard room. Eeeek! Can you say multi-functional??

    Currently its a… dumping zone, a bit like your playroom used to be. It’s about to be completely revamped, designed, renovated, and all that jazz. We’re excited to start but we’re gonna need a lot of different tools. We’ll be building some built-in furnishings so a router would be nice, a belt sander, a kreg jigg, a nail gun, and so on and so forth.

    Reply
  10. becky says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:41 am

    tool me.

    Reply
  11. Hannah says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:41 am

    TOOL ME! I would love some gardening tools! It’s that time of year :)

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:42 am

    TOOL ME!

    I would like a paint sprayer for painting our house!

    Reply
  13. Dominika says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:42 am

    TOOL ME! I really, really want a sewing machine to make curtains for the nursery….and update a few others. I can think of so many projects I could tackle, if only….

    Reply
  14. Misty says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:42 am

    TOOL ME!

    I need my boyfriend to have whatever tool(s) and materials needed to frame out our two bathroom builder mirrors! And maybe that which is needed to build a slim sofa table in the living room!! :)

    Reply
  15. Becca says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Tool Me!
    I want a sander so I can refinish our coffee table.

    Reply
  16. Pam says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:44 am

    TOOL ME!

    We would love an air compressor!! That would make life so much easier!

    Reply
  17. Carolyn says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:44 am

    “TOOL ME”

    We could use a tile cutter!

    Reply
  18. Casey says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Tool Me! We close on our first house on Friday and have a long list of projects to start working on!

    Reply
  19. Kelly says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:45 am

    TOOL ME! I was just daydreaming yesterday about a sewing machine to try to finally teach myself how to sew! I need some new pillows around here!

    Reply
  20. Shannon says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:45 am

    TOOL ME! We could really use a nail gun right about now! :)

    Reply
  21. Suz McA says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:45 am

    TOOL ME! Our next big project is a NURSERY!

    Reply
  22. Rachael says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:46 am

    TOOL ME! I would love to buy a saw (and then have someone teach me how to use it!)

    Reply
  23. Jenny says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Tool me!
    I would love a new orbital sander, dremel, and cordless drill. I donated all of our tools to family members when we had to move out of state into a very small rental.

    Reply
  24. Amelia S. says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:46 am

    TOOL ME! I need a new, full set of screwdrivers and a sturdy toolbox to hold them all in. I’m sure a few other things will catch my eye as I browse the aisles of my local hardware store. :)

    Reply
  25. Kirstin L. says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:46 am

    TOOL ME!

    We don’t have any tools right now, so we’re hoping to build a collection of some of the basics.

    Reply
  26. Moni Green says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Tool me!!

    Our backyard needs help!!

    Reply
  27. Susan says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Tool Me!!! I would love a kreg jig; but what i really need is a workbench!!!

    Reply
  28. Dana Summers says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    “TOOL ME”

    We have been wanting to invest in a Miter Saw! Thanks for the give-away.

    Reply
  29. Sarah says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Tool me! I need some items for sone framing and hanging I wish to do. Oh and some spackle to fill the holes when i move out. C’est la vie with apartment living.

    Reply
  30. Devon says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Tool me! We need a paint sprayer!

    Reply
  31. Sara says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    TOOL ME!

    We’ve just moved into our first house, and my piddly apartment-living toolbox (adorned with Disney Princess stickers) isn’t going to cut it much longer! We need pretty much everything, but I’m especially itching for some gardening and landscaping equipment to help corral our weed-choked yard into something gorgeous for summer.

    Reply
  32. Dana says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Tool me! Refinishing the deck is on the to-do list for this spring, so a powerwasher is on the shopping list.

    Reply
  33. Vicky says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    TOOL ME!!

    I want a sewing machine, oh so many fun projects that require one

    Reply
  34. Elizabeth says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Tool Me!
    I would love some new curtain rods.

    Reply
  35. Majoni says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Tool Me! I’m dying for a new sander to help me rehab all the furniture for our reno!

    Reply
  36. Diane says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    TOOL ME!
    Oh, where to start? We are remodeling and redecorating our basement family room including adding built in cabinets and a closet so we need shelving, closet organizers, cabinetry and the tools to install them.

    Reply
  37. Lesli says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    ToolMe!!! I do not even know where to start…floor sander, table saw, power washer…

    Reply
  38. Rita Davsko says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    “Tool Me” First, more energy!!! Now for the real… Some items for my kitchen. A new faucet and some tools to put it in correctly.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  39. tsmith says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    TOOL ME!

    I have been wanting a sliding compound miter saw and possibly a better sander. I also wouldn’t mind a Kreg Jig.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  40. Catherine says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    TOOL ME!

    I really need a sander so i can repaint out flaking fire place!

    Reply
  41. Jessica says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Tool me! a drop saw for some trim work and other random projects

    Reply
  42. Tracey says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:49 am

    TOOL ME!!
    I would love an air compressor with all of the fun attachments!

    Reply
  43. Kelly says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Tool Me! A backyard patio, so you know like 1000 stones would be nice:)

    Reply
  44. Susanna says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:49 am

    TOOL ME! I have been wanting to get a sewing machine for years, and you guys really have me wanting to get a kreg jig as well!

    Reply
  45. Sarah says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:50 am

    TOOL ME!
    I’m not the tool person in the house but my husband has a long list of dream tools!

    Reply
  46. Jo Barker says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:50 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a wet saw so my husband and I can put a backsplash in our kitchen!

    Reply
  47. Sheri says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:51 am

    TOOL ME! Oh to have a miter saw and nail gun to get started on all the crown molding we’d like to put up…

    Reply
  48. Lisa says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Tool Me! I need a set of screwdrivers that distinct so I can identify when my husband has borrowed my tools. He gave me my own tool box for Christmas about 10 year ago (best gift every) but somehow key pieces keep disappearing.

    Reply
  49. Anna says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Tool ME!!! I need a nail gun, but hubby wants a hand sander – we could have both and then some! So many projects, so little time!

    Reply
  50. Lisa says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:52 am

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a sewing machine!

    Reply
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