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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. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    TOOL ME!

    To be honest, I’d put that money toward a new dishwasher.

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Tool Me! While I would really like to get a mitre saw, this money would help us get rid of some really bad ground cover, plant some grass, and mulch our landscaping.

    Reply
  3. Pam says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    TOOL ME so I can refinish my deck this summer, please — I need the tools to handle a 20×20 deck with Azec decking….

    Reply
  4. Emma B. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    TOOL ME! I received a pneumatic nailer for Christmas that I have yet to use. I cannot wait to put it to use!

    Reply
  5. Mandy burdett says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Tool me! I need a paint sprayer for a dresser I am turning into a changing table for my daughter!

    Reply
  6. Kate says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want a paint sprayer!

    Reply
  7. Ilene T says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Tool me! I’m completely tool-less, so this would be a great way to start!

    Reply
  8. Alison says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME! We are buying our first house this year, so I know we’ll be needing a ton of things!

    Reply
  9. Kevin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Tool me! As for me, I love refinishing furniture, but it gets to be a pricey habit. I hope to buy a place in the fall and have some ideas for items I’d like to buy from a local store here in DC and refinish. This would go a long way in making this a far easier endeavor! :)

    Reply
  10. Paula@SweetPea says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d buy a table saw to help build a trellis for our yard.

    Reply
  11. Nicole says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We would love a power washer for outside maintenance this spring/summer.

    Reply
  12. Cassie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Tool Me!

    I would use the gift card to get supplies to update my moms bathroom!

    Reply
  13. Lee Ann says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would love to have a sewing machine!

    Reply
  14. Amanda says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I close on my first house tomorrow. I’m sure I will need A LOT of different tools.

    Reply
  15. KellyJo says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    tool me! i am in dire need of new carpet in the tv room. orange 70s shag is not the look.

    Reply
  16. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME! I would LOVE a nail gun so that I can build some bookshelves from my living room!

    Reply
  17. Kelsey Lawrence says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Tool me! We need a lawnmower since we are moving into our first house! I am counting that as a tool!

    Reply
  18. Lauren says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME! I have been hoping for a mini electric sander!

    Reply
  19. Emily R. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a nail gun! My first project would be to add trim to my kitchen cabinets.

    Reply
  20. Jon says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I could really go for a ratcheting wrench set. But my wife would say sewing machine! So, sewing machine wins :-)

    Reply
  21. Shannon says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need to outfit my brand new pegboard!

    Reply
  22. Michelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME!! I would love a nail gun. It would definitely speed things up around here!

    Reply
  23. Erinn says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME! So many tools needed…We are just starting to fix up our home to put it on the market…this would be a huge help!

    Reply
  24. Sabrina C says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME! We are in desperate need of a nail gun. I am hoping we will be able to put up some crown molding in our master bedroom, living room and dining room as well as take on a few hundred other small projects!

    Reply
  25. Leslie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    TOOL ME, I really want and instant read thermometer for making candies.

    Reply
  26. Micki says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Tool me. I need a router!

    Reply
  27. Carolyn says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    A drill. Sad but true. We own one but it’s pretty pathetic.

    Reply
  28. Lorna says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Tool me! Hmm…I’m pretty sure we need a nail gun, and a table saw, and somewhere to store them.

    Reply
  29. Dee says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Tool me!

    I want a nail gun (though they scare me just a bit :))

    Reply
  30. Jillian says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    “TOOL ME” please!
    A spray painter to paint the soon-to-be baby’s room! :)

    Reply
  31. Erica says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME!

    My husband and I want to DIY re-do both of our (very small) bathrooms — a giftcard to Home Depot would certainly get us started!

    Reply
  32. Courtney says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME! I have a ton of smaller projects that I could knock out with a Dremel…

    Reply
  33. Alicia says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool Me!!

    My husband might have other ideas, but I would love a new sewing machine. My current one isn’t great for quilting.

    Reply
  34. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool me! I really want a Dremel.

    Reply
  35. Bonnie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME! I really would love a router. And a mitre saw.

    Reply
  36. Kate Craig says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband is just getting started with woodworking and we have a long “to build” list! Wood is expensive!

    Reply
  37. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME

    I have zero tools so I don’t know where to start – NYC apartment doesn’t have much storage space for a table saw :) But would love to start the collection!!

    Reply
  38. Jody says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool me. power drill.

    Reply
  39. Heather says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME! We just bought a house… a fixer upper… we need anything and everything

    Reply
  40. Courtney says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool me!
    My new house is in dire need of a landscape pick me up!

    Reply
  41. Denise says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME

    I have a massive drywalling project coming up (refinishing my entire basement) and I’ve desperately wanted a drywall banjo to make all the mudding easier!

    Reply
  42. Tammy Podovinnikoff says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool Me!
    A nail gun and belt sander would help me tackle the table I’d like to build for my living room.

    Reply
  43. Leigh Card says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool Me! I want to try that Wagner paint tool to help a person edge easier!

    Reply
  44. Christina says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool Me! We really do need a new drill, but I’ve also been wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine!

    Reply
  45. Laura says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    tool Me!!! Please

    Reply
  46. Michelle T. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool Me!

    Reply
  47. Jo says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool me!

    A sander would be fab.

    Reply
  48. Anne says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Tool me! I’ll know it when I see it!

    Reply
  49. Brenda Kliethermes says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re working on our kitchen and it’s amazing how many unexpected tool needs are coming up as we go.

    Reply
  50. Jennifer B. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Nailgun, please!

    Reply
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