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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. Kacey says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    Tool me! I would love a table saw so I don’t have to depend on Home Depot to make the exact cuts I need

    Reply
  2. Aimee Freed says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I’d love a kreg jig to start me off on the right foot for a lot of building projects!!

    Reply
  3. Micah says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would love equipment to set up my own bee hive!

    Reply
  4. Karla says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love to have my own orbital sander!

    Reply
  5. David says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    TOOL ME! A table saw would make my days so much better. Or a drill press!

    Reply
  6. Casey says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Tool Me! Mama needs a new table saw! So I can make tables and boxes!

    Reply
  7. Heidi P. says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love to get a reciprocating saw so I can make a cat door in my wall.

    Reply
  8. LauraCinIndy says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Tool Me!
    We need a DeWalt miter saw!

    Reply
  9. Maddie G says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We need a router for some swanky shelving units we plan to install.

    Reply
  10. jeff says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need a new miter saw – the one we have now is so wobbly, it doesn’t even cut straight!

    Reply
  11. Shirley says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Tool me! I’d love a professional sprayer or sewing machine!

    Reply
  12. Rachael says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Tool Me! I would love a table saw and a sander for doing cool DIY projects:) One the a girl can use!!

    Reply
  13. Leah T says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Tool me! Time to build a fence, and wood is expensive!

    Reply
  14. Margaret W. says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love to get a good paint sprayer, or my own sander.

    Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    tool me!
    What don’t I need in our new home??!

    Reply
  16. Lisa says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Tool me! We’re just looking at our first house to buy. I know a cordless drill will be needed.

    Reply
  17. Matt says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    Tool me! Table saw so I can do wood cutting for all my wife’s projects;)

    Reply
  18. Brooke G says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    TOOL ME!

    My husband has a never ending wishlist for tools!

    Reply
  19. Lynda Murray says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a laser line level as well to tackle some kind of ceiling in my laundry room. It has so many pipes and vents and it so small. Even if I don’t win I’m so glad to know about this website. I think it’s such a great idea DIY’ers helping each other. Sometimes you just need to have another perspective to get you over a home improvement hump! Of course YHL is the first go to!

    Reply
  20. Carly says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I need a new bedazzler…mine just died! So sad…

    Reply
  21. Bonnie says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    TOOL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I need a new drill. And a high pressure hose. And a table saw. Basically everything!!

    Reply
  22. rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Tool me! I definitely need a new sewing machine! I used to be a sewer and quilter until I shattered my left arm so badly I needed 7 surgeries in less than 4 years… yeah, I hope I’m done with that now too! I just need to get fabric and get crafty again!

    Reply
  23. Chanda says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Mine is not really a tool but I need one of those fancy ladders to convert to all those different positions. My foyer has a staircase with super all ceilings that needs to be painted.

    Reply
  24. Micaela says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    TOOL ME! a steam cleaner!

    Reply
  25. alisha says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    We are counting down the days til the weather is nice enough to install a bay window to replace our fogged over picture window AND to pull all our stuff outside so we can rip out our living room carpet and refinish our original wood floors underneath. So….probably something to help with one of those projects :)

    Reply
  26. Kait says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    TOOL ME

    We can definitely use some new bedroom furniture and paint!

    Reply
  27. brynne says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    TOOL ME! It would be a great start in our kitchen remodel!

    Reply
  28. Margaret says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    TOOL ME!! I would love some good workspace items- sawhorses, cabinets, a workbench… so I could do some of the projects that I have good intentions to do. :-)

    Reply
  29. Sue says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d really like to get a table saw, before I cut off a finger using the circular saw in ways that I know I shouldn’t but it’s faster than the handsaw so I just try to be really, really careful and swear a lot.

    Reply
  30. Gil says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    TOOL ME!!! I want to buy the tool that John used to cut the crown moulding…yeah!!!

    Reply
  31. Megan says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    TOOL ME! Could use a sewing machine!

    Reply
  32. Keri says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    TOOL ME!

    This summer I’m going to continue working on the yard and I’m sure I’m going to need a new tool here and there to help out with the job.

    Reply
  33. Katie howard says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    TOOL ME! We need an air compressor and nail gun to finish our crown!

    Reply
  34. Michelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Tool me! I really want a sander so I can go crazy refinishing furniture.

    Reply
  35. Anne Phillips says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    TOOL ME!
    No idea what tools we need, but we are attempting to tackle a swingset sand/stain and sandbox construction project this weekend. We are gaining a little home improvement momentum after an injury ate up most of the first year in a new house.

    Reply
  36. Jennifer Smith says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Tool Me!!! My husband was just telling me that he wants to get a saw (I’m sure he told me what kind, but I forgot :) )

    Reply
  37. Rachael says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    tool me!
    I really need/want a palm sander and a kreg jig!

    Reply
  38. Taylor Kirchner says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Tool Me! We need a table saw!

    Reply
  39. Samantha says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Tool ME! Please! Finished a 100 day home reno project in December!
    Getting married in 45 days! I love to count down and LOVE to DIY! We would really love to whip our backyard into shape for summer and this would help so much!

    Reply
  40. Monique says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Tool me! Oh my gosh, so many tools come to mind. I am dedicated to preserving wood, so a better sander would come in handy.

    Reply
  41. Jeanna says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Really want one of those fancy dancy nail guns ya’ll have there! ;)

    Reply
  42. Shannon says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve had my eye on a nail gun for a while now. Seeing your post about board and batten made me drool even more over the prospect!

    Reply
  43. Micaela says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Tool Me; I need a steam cleaner!

    Reply
  44. Gwen T. says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Can’t wait to get started on spring planting in our yard!

    Reply
  45. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    TOOL ME! Right now, I need a set of brushes and some paint (that I’ve had my eye on for quite some time) in order to repaint my entire apartment!

    Reply
  46. aurelie says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    tool me!
    we need a saw like nobody’s business!

    Reply
  47. Allyson M says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    TOOL ME! Gosh, I don’t even know WHAT tool we would end up getting! It seems like every time we do a project around the house, I can hear my husband grumbling about how he never has the right tool and always has to improvise! I think I’d give HIM the $500 and let him decide which he would use the most!

    Reply
  48. Rachel says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need an electric staple gun of my own so I can stop borrowing my mom’s all the time!

    Reply
  49. Annie says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Tool me

    Reply
  50. Michelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Tool me!
    Hubby really wants a sliding miter saw…

    Reply
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