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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. Ashley C. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME! An electric sander. I want to re-finish our wooden steps and I know it will save me a ton of time.

    Reply
  2. KateA says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!!!
    I have totally been wanting the Dremel Multi-tool. I dream about it even.

    it’s weird.

    -Kate

    Reply
  3. Ellen says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  4. jenn aka the picky girl says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!

    ALL THE TOOLS. No, seriously, I need so many tools. I’m single and own my home, and the worst part about any DIY is having to find/borrow/buy tools I need to complete it. It makes almost any project a lot more expensive and time consuming. I’d love to be able to buy a simple saw as well as the crown molding tools and a nail gun.

    Reply
  5. Allison says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Tool me! I want a nail gun to add some beadboard in my kitchen!

    Reply
  6. Katy L says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Tool Me! We bought our first house last year, and we are ready to make some changes. Adding kitchen cabinets (we only have 3 currently), expanding a fence, and adding shelving in the basement. Oh, how the list could go on and on!

    Reply
  7. Dina says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We just bought a house and need to paint everything. Would love a paint sprayer.

    Reply
  8. Dana B. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need anything and everything to start on our flooring projects.

    Reply
  9. JESSICA says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!!!!!!!
    I’ve had my eye on a hand held paint sprayer, just what I need to make the purchase :o)

    Reply
  10. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Tool me!

    The bf keeps saying that we need another saw for the bookshelves we want to build. Don’t ask me what its called though ;).

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d love a nail gun or a power washer. Or a crown moulding set of tools. I could go on!

    Reply
  12. Shauna says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME! I need to go wild with some good painting supplies.

    Reply
  13. Lynette says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Power painter – shed, I have my eye on you……

    Reply
  14. Courtney says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME! We’ve been wanting an air compressor for a long time so that we can finally buy a brad nailer and a paint sprayer. My husband wants it to make working on his car easier, too.

    Reply
  15. Tiffany says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Tool Me!!
    My mind is spinning with the possibilities! Our tool collection is just in it’s beginning stages!

    Reply
  16. Kari says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Nail gun.

    Reply
  17. sarahannerw says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    We are just wrapping up a major kitchen overhaul! Husband will be finished with the floors today! He had to borrow is brother’s saws for the job, and he mentioned that he thinks he “needs” his own now. This would help in that department!

    Reply
  18. Janelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!

    everything necessary to lay a hard wood floor…

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Tool Me! Yard tools! :)

    Reply
  20. Korby says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME….not sure, I need a lot of tools…maybe a hand sander?

    Reply
  21. Sharon L says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME! I need to replace our whole shed full of power tools left ruined after Hurricane Sandy. We bought a fixer upper on the Eastern Shore last year. We have a lot to do!

    Reply
  22. Mrs M says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME! Moving supplies!

    Reply
  23. Aliya says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME! Nail gun for sure. We recently got a palm sander and it was life-changing.

    Reply
  24. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!- bathroom

    Reply
  25. Bonnie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’m looking for some sort of sander. We have lots of junky places on the walls where the old owners patched holes but didn’t sand well and painted over them. I don’t have the elbow power to hand sand them all so I’m looking for a good tool.

    Reply
  26. Emily says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We are needing to buy lots of tools for a master bathroom reno!

    Reply
  27. Faith Plvan says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME a hammer so I can hang some pictures!

    Reply
  28. bethany says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    i’ve been wanting a kreg jig or a compound miter saw… those two tools could really do a lot for our house! :)

    Reply
  29. Emily B. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Tool Me!

    Multiple tools…. to remove hideous wallpaper from my powder room. Yikes!

    Reply
  30. Denise says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Tool me! I am moving this summer and would just love to have the moolah to help with painting/cleaning/organizing my new place! Moving from UVA to Dartmouth for my residency :)

    Reply
  31. davis ann says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    TOOL ME!

    my entire house could use a lighting overhaul. in a real way.

    also, i seriously would love a miter saw.

    Reply
  32. Derek Losier says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    I’m in need of a table saw! So many projects to do and I keep having to borrow my Dads! haha

    Reply
  33. Amanda says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I need a new deck! and a new bathroom!

    Reply
  34. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool me!

    I’m going to be a homeowner soon and have been fantasizing about paint!

    Reply
  35. Jennifer V says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Popcorn ceiling removal, so I need a texture scraper! And lots of melted butter…

    Reply
  36. Christine p says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool me! We need paint tools to paint our first house!

    Reply
  37. Carrie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool me! A nail gun would be so awesome to start all of our trim work!!

    Reply
  38. Melanie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We’re needing a drill set by Mikita! We’ve had our eye on one at Home Depot for about a year now and can’t get the guts to shell out $200+ for it. The gift card would be sweeet!

    Reply
  39. Stephanie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME

    I’m in dire need of a tile saw for a kitchen remodel we plan on tackling this summer.

    Reply
  40. AbbyMom S. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME please! We need a chop saw for flooring!

    Reply
  41. Gretchen says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool me, please!!!! We are in the process of getting the house ready for sale, so the real question is what DON’T we need! We could use the $500 for updating the outside of the house; it needs it. DESPERATELY! And I think that’s where I’d like to see $500 go to too!

    Reply
  42. brianna says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool me! We don’t have many tools. Most recently, I realized that we needed a level.

    Reply
  43. Sara M. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool me!

    I need a new drill with batteries that actually take (and hold!) a charge – and I REALLY want to tackle the kitchen!!

    Reply
  44. Andrea says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a kreg jig!

    Reply
  45. Tim says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME

    In need of a miter saw for trim work!

    Reply
  46. Alleene says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love a table saw (and a Kreg Crown-Pro) so that I can install crown molding!

    Reply
  47. Captain Micah says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME!

    The previous owners didn’t properly seal our master bathroom shower. So now we are dealing with the consequences! We need to gut the thing and start over, so perhaps a wet saw to cut tile? Or a giant jackhammer to get rid of all this awful stuff in there now?!

    Reply
  48. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool me! I’m getting ready to help my parents tackle a loooooong awaited kitchen renovation and need some tools/supplies!

    Reply
  49. Sara M says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    TOOL ME!

    A table saw for the mister, and a sewing machine for the missus!

    Reply
  50. Lindsey S says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Tool Me!
    We’re in need of a Miter Saw to help update our outdoor spaces.

    Reply
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