***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?
- 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.
Nicole in STL says
TOOL ME!
We are putting in our first garden this year and need several gardening tools. To start, a good shovel and wheel barrow would be amazing!
Kari says
TOOL ME! I want to get my husband a Kreg jig. I think he’d love it!
Sarah Zepke says
TOOL ME!! I need just about everything…I do want to build some built-ins for all my books!
Jennie M. says
“TOOL ME”
Like Veruca Salt…”I want it all.”
Donna says
TOOL ME! That nail gun looks good. We could also use a snow blower!
Christy says
Tool me!! We would love a nail gun. We are finishing up a kitchen remodel and have a few smaller projects before we move on to the bathroom.
Laura Gagnon says
“TOOL ME”
Is it weird that I have always wanted a compound miter saw… scares the crap out of me, but best tool ever…
Laura says
Tool me! We need to fix up the backyard, so some yard tools ans supplies would be great!
aubrey adams says
TOOL ME! All your talk of a nail gun makes me want one! And, a power drill. Gotta start the collection off with some basics.
Suzy says
TOOL ME! Everything that’s needed to remodel our bathroom.
Thank you!
Betsy says
TOOL ME!
All your Kreg talk makes me want to try out something from their line.
Susan says
Tool me!
I would love to have some basic saws our plumbing tools.
Amelia says
TOOL ME! We are finishing up our home renovation and I’d love to get something to help us build a dining room table.
Beth says
Tool Me!
We need lots of power tools!
Mary says
Tool Me! I would love a nail gun!
ebolaccia says
Tool me!
My old house needs some pimp!
Betsy H says
TOOL ME! We’re newlyweds with our first home and are planning on landscaping, painting, and removing the popcorn ceiling for starters! We’re gonna need a lot of tools!
Amanda says
Tool me!
All your posts about the Kreg Jig has me wanting one. Our next big project is going to be building a table, so that would definitely help!
Dawn Levasseur says
“TOOL ME!”
I’m always looking for new tools!
Randi says
Tool me! We desperately need a new lawn mower! Current mower was $20 from a garage sale, still going strong but the grass looks like it’s been cut with rusty scissors. Please Tool Me!
Brooke says
Tool me!
I’d love a nail gun.
Rhee D. says
“TOOL ME”
We’ve been wanting to add crown molding to our formal dining and living room, this would DEFINITELY help us out a lot!
Courtney K. says
Tool Me! My husband is begging for a nail gun. Once we get said nail gun it is go time for batten board and crown molding projects.
Annie says
TOOL ME!
A sewing machine would be so awesome so I can make some beautiful extra-long custom curtains for my bedroom! Also a cute jacket for my rescued pit bull!
Jeanna says
Tool me!
Need some new painting supplies! And we’re looking to “raise our roof” (getting rid of some drop ceiling tiles… ick!) So it’ll be adding drywall and painting galore around here!
Stacia says
TOOL ME. A nail gun to finish… well everything!
Marjorie says
“TOOL ME”
Katie says
TOOL ME!
I would like to get some of the starter tools that Ana White recommends so I can build things for the house without having to ask my contractor hubby!
Julie says
Tool Me! Please!
Anne Stefl says
TOOL ME! I’d love to replace all of our painting “tools” (i.e. specialty brushes, trim containers, etc) as well as purchase a bunch of new primer and paint in preparation for a new home purchase later this month!
Max says
Tool me!
We could always use more power! tools… Tim the Tool Man style!
Becky says
Tool Me! We are currently in the process of remodeling our bathrooms, but soon will be on to other projects. It would be really nice to get a table saw because new flooring is coming up next.
Laurie says
TOOL ME!
What we really need is a new BBQ grill. I guess that counts as a tool!
Erin says
tool me! I would love some high powered lawn tools!
Rhune says
TOOL ME
I’ve been eyeing Mr. Kreg and his Jig for a while now. Ok, I’ll settle for just the jig.
Beth says
Tool Me! We really need a drill around here!
Therese says
TOOL ME! I really need a new dishwasher! I have to almost to really rinse my dishes well before putting them in the dishwasher, and might as well just was them by hand. Thanks for the giveaway!
Claire says
TOOL ME!
I am currently not a homeowner but when we get our next place I want: a nail gun, a kreg jig, killer electric sander, and a wet saw. Dream big, right?
Sheri says
TOOL ME! We have lots of painting projects that need to be done, so a paint sprayer and sander would be wonderful!
Colleen says
TOOL ME! I need a pressure washer!
Andy says
TOOL ME!
I’ve been wanting to get the Kreg Jig ever since I saw John using it years ago!
Monica says
TOOL ME! I would love an electric sander in order to sand all the rough areas of our deck!
Alli M says
TOOL ME…… I could really use a kreg jig and a nail gun. Then maybe I could finish some of my projects quicker.
Katie Stecks says
TOOL ME! We just closed on our first home last week and are just starting to roll our sleeves up…Saturday we ripped out all of the molding and trim so that nail gun you have is looking mighty fine:) Also April 3rd is my birthday so it only seems fitting that I win…haha:)
Annie says
Tool Me!
If I had one, my go-to tool would be a clone of me so I could get DIY projects done twice as fast!
cc says
TOOL ME!… Most of my projects lately are of the small variety (a couple of crafts and a little bit of organizing), but there’s always bigger stuff around here being put off that could do with a boost from some power tools!
Jeanette says
Tool Me! Next on our list is a jigsaw or yard tools! Thank you!
Janet W says
TOOL ME!!
We are working on a media center and a band saw would come in handy!
Katie says
TOOL ME!! I need a mini sander like whoa. My husband has every tool imaginable, but they’re all enormous and terrifying and a mini sander would be SO helpful for my current project – refinishing our stair risers! Somebody went nuts with caulk, they REALLY need a facelift :\
downthelanegirl says
TOOL ME! I am needing a chop saw to freshen up existing kitchen cabinets in my little 50s cottage. Love the crown on the kitch cabinets!!