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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. Elaine says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:44 am

    TOOL ME!!

    Sooo many projects so little time!!! I would get a sewing machine!!

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Tool Me! I need a nail gun and krieg jig for my next project

    Reply
  3. nick says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:44 am

    tool me. i could use one of these:

    Reply
  4. Melanie P. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Tool me!

    I’d love to get a new lawnmower! Ours is nitpicky on when it likes to start.

    Reply
  5. Julia M. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME!!!!! I would love a power drill!

    Reply
  6. Sarah E. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME!

    I need a grill and gardening supplies! I’m looking to upgrade for my apartment’s tiny patch of land with an outdoor cooking station and lots of potted plants! Come on Spring!

    Reply
  7. MH Toth says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME… hubby needs a new power drill

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME! Bring it on, Basement.

    Reply
  9. Bronwyn says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME!

    We need to build a whole tool kit up as we’ve just bought our first home! So much DIY so little tools!!

    Reply
  10. Ali says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME!
    Organization, space saving items for closets and cabinets!

    Reply
  11. rainfall says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME!! I would love to have a skill saw, I would use it to make chalkboard menu board, crown molding etc…..the only thing is I have a phobia of cutting my fingers off…but I’m sure with practice I’d be okay…hopefully because I’m really fond of my digits yo!!

    Reply
  12. Vanessa says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME. We’ve been borrowing most tools from family it would be nice to own a few ourselves. We still have flooring to put in and a lot of stuff to hang as we get ready to move in.

    Reply
  13. Emily says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME!

    My husband has most of the tools we need to complete our “spruce up the kitchen just enough to keep us happy until we can redo the entire thing completely” project, BUT a wet saw sure would be a nice addition to the mix! :)

    Reply
  14. Colleen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Tool Me! I could really use a table saw. We have projects galore in mind that we need a table saw for. First one on the list is radiator covers. Our radiators look hideous…

    Reply
  15. Nicole says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 am

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a sewing machine and a nail gun! Weird combo I know but both very useful.

    Reply
  16. Rosanne says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:46 am

    TOOL ME! I really want a silhouette machine, not sure if that is considered a tool, but I am positive I can get one at a home improvement store

    Reply
  17. Kelly M. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Tool Me!! We have been working on a new patio, following your tutorial, of course!

    Reply
  18. Jess says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:46 am

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  19. Kathleen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:46 am

    TOOL ME!
    Saws, really a table saw just something to make my cuts actually straight for once

    Reply
  20. Tina says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:46 am

    TOOL ME! I need to update my gardening tools . . . just in time for spring.

    Reply
  21. Allyson says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Tool Me! I want a kreg jig…..just from seeing all the projects you guys use it for!

    Reply
  22. Colleen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Tool me, please! We are in desperate need of a table saw. Not only do we need to make some radiator covers, but we also plan on installing some butcher block counters in our kitchen and laundry room…

    Reply
  23. Felicity says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:47 am

    TOOL ME!

    My husband and I are in the process of buying our first home and have been saving up for a table saw — so this gift card would be an ENORMOUS help!

    Reply
  24. Pam says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:47 am

    TOOL ME! I need a lightweight sander. I have a lot of furniture I want to refinish. Love your blog!

    Reply
  25. Hailey says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:47 am

    TOOL ME! My next project is making those cursive wire hangers for my bridesmaids!

    Reply
  26. jen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Tool Me!!!! We are in the process of redoing our dining room/kitchen.

    Reply
  27. Randa says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:47 am

    TOOL ME!
    Not a tool in the traditional sense, but we totally need a dishwasher!

    Reply
  28. Kim says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    TOOL ME! I’d love to pick up a new nail gun or a Dremel. Those would help me get so much closer to finishing the never ending To-Do list around our house!!

    Reply
  29. Dan M says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    TOOL ME! I am in serious need of a compound miter saw. The guys at home depot have come to recognize me and walk the other way to avoid making all my cuts.

    Reply
  30. Colleen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Tool Me! The tool we most need is a table saw. Lot’s of building projects in our future once we are able to get one.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  31. angie peacy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Tool me! I’ve got the itch to finish our breakfast bar…its been 2×4’s for almost a year. Time to get it done!

    Reply
  32. natalie says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    TOOL ME!

    I could use all the supplies to put in hardwood deck tiles on our terrace…

    Reply
  33. Tammy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Tool Me!! I would love to tile my backsplash and need the tools to make it happen.

    Reply
  34. Margy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    TOOL ME!

    I want it all!!! I know it’s not really a tool, but I would love a work table to put my miter saw on, instead of having it on the garage floor. It would be nice to have it up at my level!

    Reply
  35. Pamela says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    TOOL ME! I am in need of paint!

    Reply
  36. Lesley says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Tool Me! We just bought a new house and we are in need of everything! We would love a saw to do home improvements around the house!

    Reply
  37. Amber P. says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    TOOL ME:
    I’m in the market for a new reciprocating saw. Fingers crossed!

    Reply
  38. Rachel Palmer says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Tool me! I would love a good circular saw. The one I bought from a yard sale for 20 has a short in the cord.

    Reply
  39. Jenny V says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Tool me! A nail gun would be awesome for some of the projects I’ve pinned!

    Reply
  40. Jon says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:49 am

    TOOL ME!
    Wow, it would be hard to narrow it down to one… I can think of a handful of really useful tools I’d get.

    Reply
  41. Christina says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:49 am

    tool me….with a router!

    Reply
  42. Mandy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:49 am

    TOOL ME!

    Would love a nail gun to do exactly that…add some molding and trim!!

    Reply
  43. Chelsea says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:49 am

    tool me! we’ve been wanting to add a back deck to our house. we already built a wood pergola 2 years ago but now it’s time to do something about our ugly, cracked cement slab patio!

    Reply
  44. Christy says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:50 am

    TOOL ME! I need a shed so I can clear off the patio and actually enjoy it.

    Reply
  45. Ellen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:50 am

    Tool me!

    I just bought my husband a random orbital sander for his birthday, but we need just about everything else.

    Reply
  46. Danielle says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:50 am

    Tool Me! I need a new circular saw to work on a built in bookcase project :)

    Reply
  47. Ellen says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Tool Me!
    We are just getting started on our tool collection, so we need just about everything!

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:51 am

    TOOL ME! I’d love to update my bathrooms! Thanks for another great giveaway :)

    Reply
  49. Chelsea Wilson says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:51 am

    TOOL ME! We would love to redo our kitchen. The previous owners did a so-so job painting the cabinets, but 2 years in the house with a 14-month-old has totally wrecked the paint job….

    Reply
  50. lee says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:51 am

    “TOOL ME”

    I need a table chop type saw, i think that’s what it’s called, one that does not have to be held in hand it’s attached to a table or something you just lower it to make a cut.

    I’m working on 2 houses ( ours to sell and one to move into ) and have been using a mitre saw to make cuts. After a day of sawing my hand swells and is painful. 60 yo woman with arthritis in my hand.

    Hubby has purchased a few inexpensive tools like a dremel head to cut glass tile, and oscillating saw that will make small cuts and a nail gun. That $15 nail gun did half a room of quarter round in about 10 minutes. The day before i spent all afternoon on the other half trying to drive brads with a hammer. I realized then that the proper TOOLS are the bomb!

    Love Young House Love!

    Reply
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