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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. Nicole says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Tool Me! I would love a sander to refinish our coffee table.

    Reply
  2. Amanda R. says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Tool Me! $$ towards a good table saw would be awesome!

    Reply
  3. Ashleigh says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:46 am

    TOOL ME! I have been wanting a portable air compressor. I have an old behemoth in the garage and a 50 foot air hose that reaches most projects in the house. Oh the ability to be able to carry it with me!

    Reply
  4. Samantha says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:46 am

    TOOL ME!

    I’ve actually been longing for a craft cutter like a cricut or silhouette. Not your typical DIY tool but I think it would be awesome to make custom painting stencils and wall decals!

    Reply
  5. Tiffany says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:46 am

    TOOL ME guest bath needs work!

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:46 am

    TOOL ME!

    I really need a circular saw to make the cuts for some flooring and crown molding!

    Reply
  7. abbey says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:46 am

    TOOL ME! There are so many tools that we could use, although I am expescially wanting a staple gun at the moment. As for projects, we are getting a new sliding door soon but I don’t think the staple gun would come in handy for that :)

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:46 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a sander for some furniture refinishing projects!

    Reply
  9. Rachel says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:47 am

    TOOL ME!!! I seem to have a never ending list of things to do since we moved into our house (2 years ago!) Currently, I want to add the board and batten to our hallway, very similar to how you did yours. I did get to cross “dining room light fixture” off the list this weekend….thanks to the hubby!

    Reply
  10. Lauren says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:47 am

    TOOL ME! We could really use a new…everything!

    Reply
  11. Pat says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Tool Me! I could use a palm sander for some furniture makeovers I have planned. I could also use a Kreg jig for assorted projects and a nail gun to add some chair rail and crown molding to our living/dining area.

    Pat

    Reply
  12. Umm Zakariyya says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Tool me! Some storage saviours …

    Reply
  13. Mandi says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    TOOL ME! I’d love an old school overhead projector …is that considered a tool?

    Reply
  14. Berit says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Tool me! There are constant projects going on in my house– new tools of all sorts are always needed!

    Reply
  15. Kris T says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    TOOL ME!! Oh there are so many things I need…..a kerg Jig would be awesome. A wet saw so we can tile the bathroom…of the possibilities!

    Reply
  16. Danielle C. says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    TOOL ME!

    Want to update the master bathroom.

    Reply
  17. Robert says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    TOOL ME…. well actually tool us! My wife and I would love a few new tools to help tackle our first home and all the projects we have in mind both inside and out!

    Reply
  18. Deborah says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    TOOL ME! I need various parts for my floor loom so I can weave my dreams! Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Heather says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    TOOL ME!

    We desperately need a new drill. Ours won’t hold a charge. And my husband has mentioned a saw, once or twice.

    Reply
  20. Sew View says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    TOOL ME, don’t fool me. The master bath is next up, and some tools for getting that done.

    Reply
  21. Sue J. says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    TOOL ME! Palm sander? drill with a light?

    Reply
  22. Jackie P says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    TOOL ME! A tiller and good pitch fork to do all the outside yard work (if it ever stops snowing here!)

    Reply
  23. Andrea says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Tool me! Gosh, we need just about everything! We’ve been bumming tools from my in-laws for years since they live next door, but now they are moving to a new house (probably to get away from our sticky fingers). I guess we need to buy our own tools like real adults.

    Reply
  24. Katie says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    TOOL ME!

    I’m in need of a sewing machine!! I have so much fabric to cover pillows and now sewing machine. I tried free hand but that didn’t work out to well ha

    Reply
  25. Amie says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    TOOL ME!

    Lots of tools on my wish list…

    Reply
  26. Laura C says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Tool me! Anything to help redo our kitchen.

    Reply
  27. KatieV says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

    TOOL ME!
    I’ve wanted a power/rotary sander (I think that’s what they’re called), especially when I refinished our dining table.
    Oooooh, or a power paint sprayer for the house exterior!

    Reply
  28. Veronica S says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

    TOOL ME!!

    I’ve been lusting after a certain nail gun every since seeing all the amazing projects you’ve done using it!

    Reply
  29. megan says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Tool Me! Paint sprayer please.

    Reply
  30. Marcia says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

    TOOL ME!

    I want a miter saw.

    Reply
  31. April D. says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:51 am

    TOOL ME! I desperately need a nail gun and compressor so I can stop borrowing them from my friend. Maybe that would encourage me to get things done around here!

    Reply
  32. Crystal B says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:51 am

    TOOL ME!
    I would love some back up batteries for our cordless tools. We’re getting ready to do a huge remodel on our home, one of which includes a new deck.

    Reply
  33. Jill K. says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Tool ME! We really need a good miter saw.

    Reply
  34. Claire says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    TOOL ME!!! I really want a kreg jig so I can be as cool as John!

    Reply
  35. Shannon says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    TOOL ME! I need so many tools its not even funny!

    Reply
  36. Kayleigh says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    TOOL ME! I want a wet saw so I can retile my shower walls in my bathroom!

    Reply
  37. Kim says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Tool Me! I would love a new power washer!

    Reply
  38. Katie says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Tool me! I’d love some garden supplies. :)

    Reply
  39. Michelle says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Tool me…I have been wanting gardening tools with spring coming and much yard work to do!

    Reply
  40. Brandy says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    TOOL ME!! I would love so many things….let’s see. I would totally go for a circular saw, a mini sander or a paint sprayer!

    Reply
  41. Zoua says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Tool me!

    kreg jig, saw.. nail gun.. really, anything! We’re buying a new house and would love to finally start really DIY’ing our own things.

    Reply
  42. Jackie P. says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Tool Me!
    We’re in the middle of re-doing our bathroom, and I would love to have our own tile saw.

    Reply
  43. John says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    TOOL ME! My wife and I just moved into our first house and could use it for just about anything!

    Reply
  44. Jordan says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    TOOL ME!!

    Since moving into our new home, the list of “wants” for renovations is ever growing!

    Reply
  45. Jenn Wiley says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    TOOL ME!

    We are looking to buy a krig jig… to make more furniture and make it look way more finished than our current wood glue and nails at the seams… lol

    Reply
  46. Meagan says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Tool Me! I would love to build a raised garden, so the tools and supplies for that project are needed!

    Reply
  47. Jaime says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Tool Me! We’ve wanted to replace the floor in the washer/dryer closet.

    Reply
  48. Brandi Howard says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Tool Me!

    We’re honestly in need of most everything! Preferably a chop saw or jig saw! For the past 2yrs of home-ownership we’ve been borrowing from my dad and slowly stealing some of his smaller stuff… hammer, wrench, paint brushes,etc… i think it’s time we get some of our own stuff and stop stealing from him! :)

    Reply
  49. gradgirl says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    TOOL ME!!! I would love to have a palm sander. Refinishing furniture using only a sanding block is hard work!

    Reply
  50. Heather Boeschen says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    TOOL ME! I’m not sure what tool I want — maybe a Dremel, or possibly a wet saw.

    Reply
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