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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. Meghan Lindsay says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    TOOL ME! I’m still working on establishing a basic tool box, so I need help!!

    Reply
  2. Catherine says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would loooove a jigsaw and a staple gun. I have some MDF laying around that I am dying to cut into and I have a thrift store bench that I really want to reupholster soon.

    Reply
  3. Diana says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Tool me! Our only bathroom desperately needs help. And we’d like to redo our patio. And I have a multitude of small projects on my list after following you guys for a while…

    Reply
  4. Kate says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    TOOL ME!!! A new mower. I don’t think my husband can take another season with the one we have.

    Reply
  5. Kate says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    TOOL ME!
    First, I need a house…

    Reply
  6. Mary says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Tool Me! I need a mini sander to refinish that dresser that I bought at an estate sale two years ago and still haven’t done anything with…

    Reply
  7. Courtney says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Tool me! I need a nail gun and a crown molding guide thing-ie (very technical term!!)

    Reply
  8. Brett says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    TOOL ME!

    an electric sander to refinish some old furniture!

    Reply
  9. caitlyn says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Tool Me!! I need a table saw, I have tons of projects in our new house and it would make my life so much easier!

    Reply
  10. bree says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    TOOL ME! we would love an electric sander. my hubs just made me a farmhouse table. we borrowed a sander from a friend. now we’d love our own:)

    Reply
  11. ciara says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    tool me!

    paint supplies! or a new dishwasher! or materials and tools to place the kitchen floor!

    Reply
  12. Nicole S. says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    TOOL ME! I need to devise some sort of gigantic cutting surface for my sewing room — I got the idea, I got the plywood, I just need everything else.

    Reply
  13. Teresa S says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Tool me!

    I want a new sander. Need to refinish some furniture.

    Reply
  14. allison says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    “TOOL ME!”

    We need quite a few things. Off the top of my head…a shop vac, and new sander.

    Reply
  15. Brianne says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    TOOL ME! I could really use a reciprocating saw.

    Reply
  16. Danielle says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Tool Me!! I don’t know where to start– I need everything!

    Reply
  17. Katherine S. says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re about to move into a new rental place that’s in need of some love, so $500 would go a long way!

    Reply
  18. Kelly Morley says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Tool Me! I”d love a new pressure washer to wash away all the pollen!

    Reply
  19. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Tool Me!
    A table saw would be a great help with all the random stuff that has to get done!

    Reply
  20. Alisha N says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We need a table saw so we can build some more furniture!

    Reply
  21. Devin says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Tool me!

    I am just getting really going with my tool collection. Next up is probably some larger clamps to hold projects together.

    Reply
  22. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a Kreg Jig. I’ve been yearning for one for quite some time, because they’re handy for everything!

    Reply
  23. Marie Kovarik says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a Kreg jig. You all have sold me on one.

    Reply
  24. Cheryl says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Tool me! I have been wanting a miter saw!

    Reply
  25. Katie m says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    TOOL ME – gardening tools! Spring is coming one of these days..

    Reply
  26. Carrie Murthy says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Tool Me! As first time home owners we need it all.

    Reply
  27. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    TOOL ME!!! We need any and every tool that will help us drywall our basement.

    Reply
  28. Holly says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Tool me!!

    Reply
  29. Mary says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d like a kreg jig. I’d like to make some porch/patio furniture this summer.

    Reply
  30. melissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    TOOL ME

    I would love to have a tile cutter to finally tackle my bathroom. I also need a nail gun!

    Reply
  31. Maddie says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    TOOL ME

    I need a new powerdrill – my battery isn’t lasting like it used to!

    Reply
  32. Ann says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Tool me! I want to add on to my deck.

    Reply
  33. Sylvia P says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    TOOL ME! Need to put in new curtains!

    Reply
  34. Meredith says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Tool Me! I’m moving next month, and need lots of stuff. Yard tools, paint, saw, and all of the hundreds of little projects that come with a new house.

    Reply
  35. Brittany says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Tool me!

    Reply
  36. Casey says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a power drill – I’m jealous of the one we got my mother-in-law for Christmas!

    Reply
  37. chelsie says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Tool me! I would choose a router or some decking material…

    Reply
  38. Jill says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We moved a year ago and have a ton of updates to do. My hubby would love a few different tools to fill his new workroom in our basement — and I would love this so we can begin out updates :)

    Reply
  39. Elizabeth Edwards says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    TOOL ME!!! :-)

    Reply
  40. Erika m says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    TOOL ME! I have been eyeing a drill by Makita!

    Reply
  41. Caroline Calcote says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    TOOL ME! We just bought a new house…we need everything! A table saw would be so sweet :)

    Reply
  42. Stephanie says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    TOOL ME! I could use some outdoor tools to help beautify my patio!

    Reply
  43. Lizbeth says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I SERIOUSLY need two new bathroom faucets- that counts, right?

    Reply
  44. Susan M. says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Tool me! I would love to get my paws on nail gun and a new lawnmower!

    Reply
  45. emily says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Tool me, please!

    We just bought our first house and we have pretty much no tools. Like, our only tools are from IKEA and cost $17.99.
    (We’re not exactly the Petersiks…)

    Reply
  46. Lauren says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Tool me! Hmmm…I’d love a nail gun, or even the Kreg Jig to handle some projects I have in mind this summer.

    Reply
  47. Laura says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Just bought our very first house and have nothing but a hammer and screwdriver! $500 would be amazing to start our much needed tool collection… Would love an electric drill/screwdriver so we hang all of our mirrors and art that are currently on the floor… Would love a hedge trimmer to landscape our bushy trees… You name it – we need it!

    Love the blog – learning lots and always inspired!

    Reply
  48. anne says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    TOOL ME! Need a tile cutter to redo the kitchen and bathrooms.

    Reply
  49. Carly says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Tool me! Sewing machine so I can DIY pillow covers!

    Reply
  50. Melissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    TOOL ME!!!! I would like the cool Kreg tools you guys always use.

    Reply
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