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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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  1. Julie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We’ve only been in our first house a couple years now, so I’m sure that are tons of tools we could use! Off the top of my head, a Shop-Vac would be nice.

    Reply
  2. Jonathan says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    TOOL ME! Cus, I’m the best!

    I would buy a really nice drill, there are many projects around my house that require a good drill.

    Reply
  3. Lianna says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need a tile saw! And a nail gun!

    Reply
  4. Allison says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Tool me! I would love to tackle painting our many, dingy kitchen cabinets. Would love some saw horses and one of those helpful guides to drill new cabinet hardware holes.

    Reply
  5. Lauren says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    TOOL ME!!
    My husband promised me last year he’d build a bed for us (I’m not in love with the one we bought off Craig’s List several years ago), and I’ve recently been informed that before he can proceed we need to buy a jointer…

    Reply
  6. Allison says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’ve been thinking that if I could just get my hands on a Kreg jig (you can now get them at Lowes!), I’d suddenly become a master furniture builder…

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Tool me! I would really love to do many things, but I would REALLY love to build a cool backyard play area for my two boys. Especially for the summer!

    Reply
  8. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME!! I really want a router so I can make dado grooves without using the table saw. I’m thinking some nice built in shelving for my linen closet (that is about to become door-less).

    Reply
  9. Carina says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love some supplies for painting and updating our apartment.

    Reply
  10. Olivia says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Tool me!

    How about the materials for adding a half-bath to our first floor…

    Reply
  11. Natalie V. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME! I need so many tools! Our next project is to build a banquet in our kitchen… so lots of tools will be needed.

    Reply
  12. Lauren says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband and I would love to have a sliding compound miter saw to aid with various DIY projects when we (finally) purchase a house!

    Reply
  13. AnnMarie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Tool Me! …Our supply of tools is pretty lame – you name it and we probably need it. In the meantime, we are quite thankful to have Tim Taylor as our neighbor.

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Tool Me!

    With re-doing the backyard, we need lots of grass seed, pavers and tools. :)

    Reply
  15. Meg C. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME!

    With spring coming I will need a lawn mower.

    Reply
  16. Moira says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    tool me! we’re thinking about building a bench for our front deck, and some matching planter boxes. perhaps a kreg jig is in our future?

    Reply
  17. Aaron says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Tool me! I need a circular saw to make a table.

    Reply
  18. Nicole J says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME! We have been dying to get a Kreg Jig & a Dremel :) With baby #3 coming, I’ve had the hubby going non-stop getting ready! Heheh

    Reply
  19. Neal says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We could definitely use a nail gun – we’ve had some trim that we’ve needed to work on for a while now. I’ve put a moratorium on buying saws – there was a time when every project we did ‘required’ buying a new saw.

    Reply
  20. Martha says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME!
    A rototiller for the garden and some new raised beds would be all kinds of awesome!

    Reply
  21. Rachelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love for us to have a chop saw – it’s the one general purpose tool we don’t have yet, and I’m sure it will come in handy for our upcoming kitchen remodel.

    Reply
  22. Erica says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  23. Jenee says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME!! I need a sander, nail gun, staple gun and Kreg Jig!

    Reply
  24. Adriane says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Tool me! We are upgrading the patio with flagstone for our special spring break project.

    Reply
  25. Denise says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    TOOL ME! i would love to invest in a small compound miter saw for doing the trim in our house!

    Reply
  26. Francine says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool Me! In the middle of a kitchen remodel – I need a lot of things especially lighting.

    Reply
  27. Reanna says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool Me!! I really want a wet saw!

    Reply
  28. Stacy says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a nail gun to help us retread our staircase!

    Reply
  29. Kristin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME! In desperate need of of a new drill…mine sparks when I use it!

    Reply
  30. Lora says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a new saw to be able to add some extra shelves to various areas of the home.

    Reply
  31. Brittany says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re currently doing renovations to our new home and could use LOTS of different tools :)

    Reply
  32. Erin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool Me!

    It would go towards a saw stop table saw. Our current saw’s fence is bent and not nearly as safe. We need it for everything from a dog house, to new mantle (yep, us too), and a full-on basement remodel.

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Miter saw for Wainscotting.

    Reply
  34. Shelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool me!
    Cordless drill!

    Reply
  35. Meredith says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool me! nail gun, STAT.

    Reply
  36. Andy says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want an air compressor and nail gun!

    Reply
  37. BamaCarol says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    “TOOL ME”

    Oh we desperately need a new toilet in the guest bathroom so this might go for that, but I would love to spend it on a drill press. No real need, but I’d love to have one!

    Reply
  38. tiff says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME! We want a weed eater, nail gun and sander : )

    Reply
  39. Leslie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME!

    A cordless drill/screwdriver – I’ve already requested one for mother’s day!

    Reply
  40. Sarah says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool Me!!

    I’ve been eyeing an electric sander for some projects I have lined up!

    Reply
  41. Victoria says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool me!!!!

    We are in need of a good nail gun to finish all the molding in the kitchen! That make it much easier!

    Reply
  42. Krista says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME
    I need drill bits and a Kreg jig saw. I have loads of shelves that need putting up, and I desperately want to build us a new headboard.

    Reply
  43. Kathy says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Tool me!

    We could use a nail gun, even if it’s only a rental, for the den baseboards we’re going to be replacing soon!

    Reply
  44. Christine says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME!!!!!

    I need a gaggle of new tools as I am in the middle of renovating my bathroom! Just everything, we need everything! Thanks!

    Reply
  45. Kari E says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re thinking about getting the kreg jig for some furniture making.

    Reply
  46. Thalita says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    TOOL ME WITH A NAIL GUN PLEASE!

    Reply
  47. Martha says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Tool me! We are completely renovating our main living area w a remodeled staircase, new floors, etc. I’ve been borrowing neighbor’s nail guns, miter saws, and kreg jigs… it would be amazing to have our own!

    Reply
  48. jenn says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    TOOL ME! i’d love a kreg jig AND a mitre saw! the kreg for…well, everything…and the mitre for some crown moulding!

    Reply
  49. Linda says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Tool me! Anything for my flower gardens!

    Reply
  50. Lacey says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    TOOL ME! I need an electric hedge trimmer and a nail gun. Also, your April Fools video made my entire week. Very SNL Natalie Portman digital short.

    Reply
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