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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. Laurel says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a circular saw to tackle my many wood related projects/ issues with my house :)

    Reply
  2. Sara Smith says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Tool me! I have been wanting a wet saw, so we can tackle the tiled shower in our master bathroom.

    Reply
  3. Katy says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    TOOL ME! A giant miter saw.

    Reply
  4. Alaina says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want some power saws.

    Reply
  5. Casey Smith says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    TOOL ME!!!
    I would love just the basics…like a hammer!;) The husband and I JUST bought a fixer-upper and can’t wait to tear into it!!!:)
    Great give-away!!!:)

    Reply
  6. Adie P says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    TOOL ME!!! I really want a nail gun. I have so many projects I could use it for- building a mantle (like you guys!), installing crown molding, building floating bookshelves…..

    Reply
  7. Kelley says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Tool me! My guest bathroom has been on my to-do list for about 5 years. It’s time to get things rollin’!

    Reply
  8. Jill says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Tool me! Concrete polisher to fancy up our laundry room floor.

    Reply
  9. Kimberly says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    TOOL ME

    We are in the process of buying a house that needs some serious TLC. There are so many tools we could use, but I think a strong drill and a nail gun are at the top of my list!

    Reply
  10. Laurie A says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    TOOL ME! I want to build some custom built in shelves for our house to surprise my busy, hardworking husband who has WAYY too many books! I’m in need of a circular saw!! I heart power tools. :)

    Reply
  11. Kelsey W says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’ve been wanting a power drill for a long time. I’m always borrowing them from other people!

    Reply
  12. Amber says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    TOOL ME! We are about to start a huge project (finishing our basement) and could really use a table saw!

    Reply
  13. Randi Padot says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve been wanting a paint sprayer to refinish several pieces of furniture.

    Reply
  14. Melissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would like a finishing nailer to work on trim work like you guys did in your hallway. I love projects like that which have a big reward from not too much work!

    Reply
  15. Clare says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    TOOL ME!!!

    I need a Kreg Jig…. I think that’d be my first step into true wood work :)

    Reply
  16. Kathleen says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Tool me! I’ve got a lot of basic, starter tools that need to be replaced. I am also looking for upholstery tools.

    Reply
  17. max says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    TOOL ME!! I’m starting to feel it may be time for me to finally go for it and get a cordless drill. There are so many projects I could do with just that!

    Reply
  18. Christina says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Table saw/circular saw and a good drill!!

    Reply
  19. Leah Coleman says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Tool Me! I need my own drill set instead of being a female so dependent on my busy husband or dad all the time—of course it’s a necessity! I’ve got 2 pallet projects to finish, a photo shelf to hang in my guest room of the new house, and of course I could use it for so many other things! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Diana Ruttonsha says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Tool me! Sewing machine for me, but wood for a project for my husband.

    Reply
  21. Erika says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    TOOL ME!! I would love a nail gun! Maybe I could wrap up a few put off prijects!

    Reply
  22. Lu says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Its not really a tool, but I’ve been eyeing a new washing machine, to help me out with washing (my old one=slow and loud and inefficient).

    Reply
  23. kari says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Tool me! A wheelbarrow and gardening tools to help with all our spring/summer projects and gardening!

    Reply
  24. Becky says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need a new door:)

    Reply
  25. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Tool me!

    I would love tools to create a backsplash in my kitchen.

    Reply
  26. Christina says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    TOOL ME! We’ve got our eye on a new drill (and a bunch of knobs and handles) to update our cabinets and make them more functional.

    Reply
  27. erin says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    tool me!

    miter saw

    Reply
  28. Sonja says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    TOOL ME!
    My husband has been wanting a circular saw forever.

    Reply
  29. Lindsey says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Tool me! We have been wanting a wet saw to tackle some tiling that we want to do! :)

    Reply
  30. Laura & the Shell says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    TOOL ME

    There are so many things but I could really use an overlock machine. Or maybe a surge machine is what they are called. Basically I’ve always got a bunch of sewing projects that would be better quality and quicker if I had one of those. I bet Sears would have one… :)

    Reply
  31. car54 says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Tool Me! (please!)

    I want some kind of real saw–I’m tired of trying to cut wood with a box knife!

    Reply
  32. Linda Nguyen says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    TOOL ME! We have house renovations coming up, so a nail gun as well as some painting tools would be awesome!

    Reply
  33. Aimee says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love to buy my husband a table saw for all the projects he does around the house and with the kids. He currently uses a hand saw for everything.

    Reply
  34. Lydia says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    TOOL ME! I want a paint sprayer or a nail gun. Fo sho.

    Reply
  35. Kirin says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Tool me! A Kreg jig

    Reply
  36. Beth A says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    TOOL ME!!
    It’s hard to say — a miter saw, a table saw, a nail gun….

    Reply
  37. Cassie B says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    TOOL ME! .I feel embarrassed to say, but I need a sander!! I have so many projects in my head (and wood taking up space in our tiny basement) that just need a sander to be created!
    And paint. LOTS OF PAINT. for the house, garage (metal-eek!), and basement. Not exactly a tool but def a home improvement store buy

    Reply
  38. Jen says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Tool me! We need a power washer to spruce up the outside of our house. Guess that’s not really a tool but it will improve the look of the outside space!

    Reply
  39. Somer says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    TOOL ME!!
    paint, paint, paint! and paint.

    Reply
  40. Tyler P. says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Tool me!

    A miter saw to install crown molding!

    Reply
  41. Lindsey says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Tool me!

    I would love a kreg jig to try building some furniture!

    Reply
  42. catherine says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    TOOL ME! Where to begin! Table saw so we can make some built-ins in the dining room. Paint supplies so I can paint the guest room and spruce up the hallway. Tile cutter so we can finally tackle the patio. And the list goes on!

    Reply
  43. Tiffany C says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    TOOL ME! We are buying our first house so we need a lot of tools!

    Reply
  44. Christy W says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    TOOL ME! Does a lawnmower count? We just realized ours is kaput. And, it’s spring!

    Reply
  45. Dawn says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Tool Me! I don’t need any new tools (although the hubby might), but it’d be nice to pay for some concrete mix to redo the backyard, and outdoor furniture. Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Liliana says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    TOOL ME! I could really use a sewing machine! I have all these sewing projects I would love to do!

    Reply
  47. Tori says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    Tool me! I would love a Kreg Jig!

    Reply
  48. Jenna says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    TOOL ME … would love to be able to spray paint our house exterior this summer! And I still need a sewing machine to finish the DIY pillows I started!

    Reply
  49. Leslie says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    TOOL ME! (Please!)

    We Craiglisted our tile saw after finishing our kitchen and bathroom, and then a few months later bought a next-size-up house that has a kitchen and two baths that need major attention.

    Reply
  50. Emily W says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    TOOL ME! A good pair of large clippers for trimming the thicker branches on our bushes.

    Reply
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