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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. Christen Anderson says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    TOOL ME! Band saw!

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We’ve been dying to switch the sad, boring kitchen cabinet fronts to glass. Those suckers are expensive!

    Reply
  3. Nikki says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’ve been wanted a Kreg Jig to finish off a kitchen island I’m building.

    Reply
  4. Sam B. says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Tool me! A power washer!

    Reply
  5. Catherine @ Happily Ever Crafter says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    TOOL ME!

    A simple tool we want is a miter box and saw but my husband really wants a dremel! We’re not picky…we could use just about any tools!

    Reply
  6. Chelsea says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    TOOL ME!
    an entire apartment makeover..so just about everything!

    Reply
  7. Erin R says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    TOOL ME! We need a new dishwasher! Thats a tool right?!

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Need a sewing machine…

    Reply
  9. Karin says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Tool me…i would love to purchase a paint sprayer!

    Reply
  10. meghan forbes says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Tool me! A nail gun. Our house has no crown molding, and we just built a bedroom for our son, and could use a nail gun to finish it off with some nice trim!

    Reply
  11. Bonnie says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Tool Me! I totally would stock up on everything needed for painting so that I can finally tackle painting over an entire house worth of paneling. I bet a spray painter would be lovely.

    Reply
  12. sheri says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Tool me! Rototiller. There that was easy!

    Reply
  13. Anna says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need SO many tools and I would like to makeover the kitchen… and the yard.

    Reply
  14. Alissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Tool me!

    Is there a magic tool that changes door hardware for you?! We’re in the midst of changing all knobs and hinges from brass to brushed nickel and it’s a pain (but worth it!).

    Reply
  15. Michelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Tool Me!

    We are renting and need to buy a few things to spruce up the place, such as a light kit for our fan since it is so dark in the living room.

    Reply
  16. Christine W says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    TOOL ME!Finally moving out on my own… so everything.

    Reply
  17. Tasha says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    “TOOL ME” I would use it to finish projects for the Baby’s room!

    Reply
  18. Lauren N says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Tool Me! We’re eyeing a laser level to help with hanging all our artwork in a new house. Plus, a ladder. Boring, but we don’t have one and definitely need one!

    Reply
  19. holli says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    tool me! my hubby wants a circular saw : )

    Reply
  20. Brooks says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    TOOL ME! Does a new bathtub count as a tool? I definitely need one of those! Haha!

    Reply
  21. Zoe says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want a real tool box (and maybe drill). It doesn’t sound like much, but trying to fix things with the dinky college one I have is such a pain.

    Reply
  22. Ryan Thomas says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    TOOL ME!

    My wife and I are DYIing most of our house and router would be very handy for the new Mantel and some custom cabinetry work :)

    Reply
  23. Carrie says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Tool me! We are in need of a saw to add crown molding in most of the rooms of our house.

    Reply
  24. Shareea says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    TOOL ME! Would love to tackle crown molding.

    Reply
  25. christina foster says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Tool me! can always find something we need!

    Reply
  26. Olga says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a new Dremel. Believe it or not I use it to file down our dogs’ nails (or smooth them after cutting, depending on how I’m feeling). It’s awesome but our current one has stopped charging its rechargeable battery!

    Reply
  27. Alex M says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Tool Me!

    Reply
  28. Ali says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve been wanting a Kreg Jig like John’s!

    Reply
  29. John says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  30. Beth says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    TOOL ME! Anything I need for built ins! I’ve been patiently waiting for awhile now… :)

    Reply
  31. Caitlynne says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    TOOL ME! I want a nail gun!!

    Reply
  32. Alexis says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d love a table saw to tackle some hardwood floors in our house! Let’s get this carpet outta here!

    Reply
  33. Maggie says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Does a 6′ ladder count as a tool? Because that will likely be our next “home improvement tool” purchase!

    Reply
  34. Britney says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a new lithium battery drill but to be honest I just think it would be fun to walk around the store knowing that I had $500 in my pocket to spend on anything :)

    Reply
  35. Natalie says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Tool me! I have been wanting my own paint sprayer. There are a bunch of projects I want to tackle this summer and a sprayer would make it so much easier! :) ps> love you guys!

    Reply
  36. Tabitha says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    TOOL ME! My fiance and I are making plans to redo the back yard, including redoing the fence and building a firepit! We need all sorts of tools to accomplish our goals.

    Reply
  37. Tracey Krause says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We dream of a table saw for precision cutting for a desk that we hope to build this summer.

    Reply
  38. Amanda C says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Tool me! I’m in need of some light fixtures and under cabinet lighting for an almost done remodel of our kitchen . . . they’re not really tools, but that’s not my department.

    Reply
  39. Kiki says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need pretty much every tool-anything and everything!

    Reply
  40. Cody says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    TOOL ME! I want to put a temporary backsplash up in our bathroom!

    Reply
  41. Nancy B says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Tool Me! I haven’t been DIYing for long but I’m hooked. I’d love a jigsaw to try out some furniture building projects!

    Reply
  42. Mindy says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Tool Me! I would love a miter saw, and a nail gun, and a sander…the list continues!

    Reply
  43. Kelsey says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    TOOL ME! I need to replace the falling-down roof on the garden shed! A mitre saw, a nail gun, a powerful drill – I’ll need all of them!

    Reply
  44. Pam says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Tool me! I need a nail gun so I can start chair rail in my dining room and entry!
    YHL is so inspiring,
    Thank you!

    Reply
  45. anne says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Tool Me!
    I would LOVE a new sewing machine because that is my kind of DIY. I’m not allowed to touch the other tools, I tend to hurt myself. ;)

    Reply
  46. Sarah from VA says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    TOOL ME! I want a saw — in my dreams I totally build myself furniture ALL THE TIME.

    Reply
  47. Sascha says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    Tool me!

    We need new drill bits, and I’m dying for a nail gun!

    Reply
  48. Meaghan says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    tool me!

    I need to get a new staple gun for fabric covering!

    Reply
  49. Beth T. says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    Reply
  50. Amy S says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want an edger so I won’t be “that house” on my street. You know that house.

    Reply
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