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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. Dutch says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:12 am

    TOOL ME! I need a new lawn mower, because the starter rope is supposed to be attached and my old one is not!

    Reply
  2. Grant says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Tool me! My wife is all about home improvement. So far this month, my list includes re-ding the deck and putting down new flooring.

    Reply
  3. Heidi T says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:12 am

    TOOL ME!!!
    We need a fertilizer spreader so our lawn looks halfway decent this summer!!!!

    Reply
  4. Eva-Marie says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Tool me! I need a new cordless drill for around the house!

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Tool me! I’ve been lusting for a nail gun like yours so I can build me a beautiful bookcase :)

    Reply
  6. Sue says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Tool me! A sewing machine or a paint sprayer.

    Reply
  7. Shannon says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:14 am

    TOOL ME! I want a paint sprayer to spray a secondhand desk I just got!

    Reply
  8. Trilby says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:14 am

    TOOL ME! I’m one of the last people on earth to have a Kreg jig, so that’s #1 on my list right now! We’re moving soon, and I’ll need some new furniture (a la Ana White!!) to fill it up!

    Reply
  9. Laura says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:14 am

    TOOL ME! nail gun. how could it not be a nail gun after all those posts on it’s incredible awesomeness?

    Reply
  10. Kelli says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:15 am

    TOOL ME!!! I really want a nail gun and a dremel!

    Reply
  11. Nou says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Tool Me! I’d love to get a Kreg Jig and a sewing machine! I want to start doing all the wood/craft projects I’ve pinned!

    Reply
  12. monika says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:15 am

    TOOL ME!
    I need a wet tile saw and a spray gun–because I have to tear the first floor apart and that means a bathroom and a kitchen reno. Yuck!

    Reply
  13. Maria says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Tool me, please. My husband doesn’t have many tools and he really needs them to start fixing the things that are breaking in our home!!

    Reply
  14. Diane says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:15 am

    TOOL ME! I want to put up crown molding

    Reply
  15. Savannah says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:15 am

    TOOL ME! I have been wanting a kreg jig! So many possibilities!

    Reply
  16. Jenb says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    “TOOL ME”
    I am torn between a nail gun with compressor or a paint sprayer.

    Reply
  17. Anne Weber-Falk says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    “TOOL ME!” I’ve had my eyes on a miter box and a nail gun for years. I’ve got some trim to put up this year and these tools will help me do the job right.

    Reply
  18. Katie M. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Tool me!! We are in the process of renovating our first house & we need lots of tools!!

    Reply
  19. Megan says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Tool me! I could definitely use a jig set and probably a small table saw. We have plans to build a new double desk for our office and it would be awesome to not work with sawhorses and a circular saw!

    Reply
  20. Stefanie T. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    TOOL ME! I would love love love all kinds of new tools and supplies to start updating our house!

    Reply
  21. Dave says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    “TOOL ME”

    I could use a new Ryobi hammer drill.

    Reply
  22. Melissa says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Tool me!

    My husband and I are about to close on our first home (!!) and we have a lot of projects ahead of us. But with spring upon us and summer coming fast we’d probably use a HD gift card for a lawnmower. As apartment dwellers we are severely lacking in the lawn care department!

    Reply
  23. Jessica says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    TOOL ME!

    We could really use a new chain saw. Ours is electric…not the best choice for sure. A gas one would let us go anywhere on our property to clean up fallen branches, etc.

    Reply
  24. shelley says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    TOOL ME! I need EVERYTHING!!!!

    Reply
  25. Tammy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am

    TOOL ME.

    My husband is always eyeing something at the store. We have quite a nice arsenal, but we probably need something to help him build the workshop to hold all the tools. ;-)

    Reply
  26. Jeanette says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am

    TOOL ME!
    I have always wanted a circular saw and now that I own my first home, that dream can become a reality.

    Reply
  27. Adam says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Tool Me!

    Reply
  28. Lauren says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am

    TOOL ME! We want the saw that will help with our crown molding project we hope to do in the next couple months.

    Reply
  29. Leslie says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am

    TOOL ME! We are working on closing off some doors and putting in a wall, one side wall & other built in bench, so that the room can officially be a bedroom and not open up to the front doors.

    Reply
  30. Robin says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am

    TOOL ME!

    There are a lot of tools that I want, but we recently rented a miter saw for a flooring project and I think that’s on the top of my wish list right now… But it could change anytime I see something new and shiny!

    Reply
  31. Molly says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Tool me!!

    We’re in the middle of a bathroom renovation, & a wet saw & nail gun would come in handy.

    Reply
  32. Lin says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am

    TOOL ME! I want one of those jig rigs to put stuff together seamlessly.

    Reply
  33. Becca says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:18 am

    TOOL ME!

    Going to attempt built-ins…will need a lot of supplies!

    Reply
  34. Susan Nelson says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Tool Me!

    I’m a first time comment-er and also a real newbie as far as DIY is concerned! I own just one or two power tools, and since my house was built in 1974, and used as a rental property for 20 years prior to my owning it-it needs a lot of TLC. I have my eye on a table saw or a wet saw. I don’t currently own any kind of saw and am going to install some new base and shoe molding as well as try my hand at ceramic tiling my bathroom and kitchen floors-wish me luck-I’m nervous about getting started!

    Reply
  35. Amy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:18 am

    TOOL ME…I would love a nail gun. We are building a new home and want to add our own molding and finishing touches! Love you guys!

    Reply
  36. Kristin Crankshaw says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Tool me! I’ve been so inspired by all of your DIY projects that I’m going to try painting our kitchen cabinets. They’re the typical builder-grade oaky finish. I would love to own a power sander to roughen up the finish before priming. I would also love to have a nail gun. Not only would I use it around our house, my group would use it in building dog houses for chained dogs without proper shelter. That would be a win-win! Check us out – http://www.thebackyarddogproject.com

    Reply
  37. Cindi Hricko says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:18 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a nailgun. We’ve been wanting to put up crown molding and chair rails and it would make it so much easier!

    Reply
  38. Ashley Meadows says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Tool Me!

    We need a tile saw to lay tile in our kitchen!!!

    Reply
  39. Kamaila says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:19 am

    TOOL Me! I would use it on some drywall for my upstairs remodel.

    Reply
  40. Katie says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:19 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a nail gun and a table saw

    Reply
  41. Valerie says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Tool Me!

    Buying my first condo and am ready to get on the DIY train!

    Reply
  42. Dana McCurdy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:19 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a palm sander and a sewing machine to help me with an outdoor furniture project!

    Reply
  43. Kasey says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Tool Me!
    We need to update our landscaping! We just did an addition to our house and the yard is a mess!

    Reply
  44. Kim says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Tool Me! We would love to be able to buy the supplies to replace the t-111 that the last owners used INSIDE the house!

    Reply
  45. Jen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:20 am

    ToolMe!

    We need a backsplash! What saw do you cut glass tile with?

    Reply
  46. robin f. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Tool Me (please)! We’ve been wanting a rubber mallet and decorative furniture nails to make a headboard for our bedroom!

    Reply
  47. Joanna says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Tool me! I need lots of paint for these white walls and a sander and more paint to re-do some furniture!

    Reply
  48. Kasey says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Tool Me!
    I would love a nail gun! So much you can do with it!

    Reply
  49. Julie M. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Tool Me! We need a nail gun to finish the trim around our new windows!

    Reply
  50. jeff says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:21 am

    TOOL ME!

    The to-do list is never ending and this would go a long way toward helping us finish some of them.

    Reply
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