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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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  1. Cassie @ the Ringls says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Tool Me!
    A bushhog or super power riding mower. My backyard has gone from weedy in 2010 to an overgrown eyesore. For my eyesight, and the respect of my neighbors, fingers crossed.

    Reply
  2. Randee says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    TOOL ME

    I am currently in need of a mold making kit. Along with some epoxy. Trying out a new idea for a small business. Would be much appreciated. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Jennie says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a power drill for hangin stuff :-P

    Reply
  4. Pat says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    “Tool me”… We are retailing two 1960’s bathrooms! A wet saw would be nice for those fancy corners!

    Reply
  5. Jules says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Tool Me! We just got a nail gun from Craigslist, but we could use a table saw or wet saw to match. :)

    Reply
  6. Lindsey says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Tool me:) Looking for a lawnmower and some other first-homebuyer essentials. Very cool website – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Kimberlea says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    TOOL ME! Yard tools, including a lawn mower.

    Reply
  8. Remy Lawrence says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    TOOL ME!!!

    A new drill would really help this little home out!

    Reply
  9. Gwen B. says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Tool Me–I would like a good weed trimmer!

    Reply
  10. Alysson says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    TOOL ME! Lots of things on our to-buy list… Paint, stain for the playset, tile for the bathroom, and more!

    Reply
  11. Sherry says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need paint to correct the previous owners’ bad taste! Ha

    Reply
  12. Nancy says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Tool Me!
    I really want some good painting supplies. My apartment needs a serious re-do!

    Reply
  13. Deborah says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Tool Me! I would love to have a nail gun & J Kreg tool to install crown molding in our living room.

    Reply
  14. Shelby says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Tool Me!!
    We are in the process of buying a fixer-upper so we have tons of projects in mind and tools would sure come in handy!

    Reply
  15. Jessica Kish says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  16. Krishna says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Wet saw and misc tools for a complete bathroom remodel.

    Reply
  17. Julie says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I live in an apartment so I don’t even have a spot to store tools, but I need to work on getting some shelves put up for all my crafting supplies.

    Reply
  18. Deborah E says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    TOOL ME ! I would use the gift card so that my son and daughter in-law could begin to update their bathroom. The house was built in Lawrence, KS in the year 1865. A very small bedroom was made into an in-house bathroom. The fixtures are vintage early 1940’s.

    Reply
  19. Katherine says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Tool Me! We need to just START a tool box! So excited that this could help get us started!

    Reply
  20. Kim says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    TOOL ME

    I have been coveting a nail gun so that we can replace the boards on our ailing fence. Also, I have been wanting a compound miter saw to work on creating built ins with IKEA bookcases and moulding!

    Reply
  21. Pat says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    “Tool me”… We are retailing two 1960’s bathrooms! A wet saw !!

    Reply
  22. Courtney says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    TOOL ME! We need some things to spruce up our outdoor space!

    Reply
  23. Karen says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Tool Me!!

    I need all the tools I’ll buy with my $500 gift card!

    Reply
  24. Carmela says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Tool me! Would love a spray painter to be able to spray down rooms for a house reno really easily! :)

    Reply
  25. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    TOOL ME!! I’ve been coveting a miter saw for awhile so I can start making all the furniture I’ve been pinning.

    Reply
  26. Jennie says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    TOOL ME! I have some decent hand tools, but no other tools like table saws and such. That might be good to have…

    Reply
  27. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Tool me!
    Need a nail fun to finish off our rustic dining room table!

    Reply
  28. Arielle says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    TOOL ME! A wet saw would definitely be helpful for some upcoming kitchen updates!

    Reply
  29. Stephanie says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    TOOL ME!
    As new homeowners who had been renting for years, we desperately need an electric drill and a lawnmower. We’re battling over an electric mower vs. a reel/manual mower.

    Reply
  30. Holly says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    TOOL ME! Would love a nail gun to make future needed trim work much easier.

    Reply
  31. Elise says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    TOOL ME! We never seem to have the proper saw for projects, so an upgrade in that department would be great!

    Reply
  32. Case says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Tool me! I’ve been toying with getting a nice mechanics set, as thus far all my car-rehabbing has been happening with borrowed tools…

    Reply
  33. Kelsey Noll says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    TOOL ME! I have not necessarily had my eye on a specific tool, but on the materials to put in built ins around my fireplace! I’m dying to complete my fireplace remodel, especially after reading all about yours!

    Reply
  34. Christine says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    TOOL ME! We’re members of a community tool library, so they house all the tools and we can go borrow what we need for a specific job. It’s great not to have to store (or buy!) huge ladders or levels in our small spot in the world. But I could definitely find room for a drill set…

    Reply
  35. Sarah says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Tool me! Our yard is in desperate need of some sprucing up!

    Reply
  36. Kirsten says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    TOOL ME!

    A circular table saw to help finally finish our floors! (One more room to go!) Heck, we need the floors themselves. What don’t we need?!

    Reply
  37. Clair says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Tool me!
    Electric handheld sander to finish bookshelves.

    Reply
  38. Whitney says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    TOOL ME!!!
    We are giving our backyard a serious face lift, does sod count as a tool? :)

    Reply
  39. Jackie says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a nail gun – so much easier for certain projects, or a paint gun -so much easier on my back, or a new battery for my drill, or or …

    Reply
  40. Kaija Kantola says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    TOOL ME! A nail gun, that tool for crown molding, and miter saw. To do crown molding!!!
    Or… an extra set of hands to install new pre-hung interior doors. Have you guys done that?

    Reply
  41. Judy W-B says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Tool me! We are in the process of switching from oil to natural gas.. so we will be installing a new boiler, hot water heater, and stove shortly.. and then we attack the kitchen next year!!

    Reply
  42. Sam M. says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Tool Me!
    A table saw would be a great addition to my garage :)

    Reply
  43. Meghan says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I don’t know what type of tools you would need to sell a house…but those are the type I need. We are going on month 3 of selling our house for sale by owner!!

    Reply
    • Jodi Blackmon says

      April 1, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      Hey Meghan. Need some help? I’ve done some stuff to people’s houses who are putting them up for sale. If you want, you could send me some pics and I’ll let ya know what I think. :)
      Jodi
      [email protected]

  44. H. says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We are in need of a lawn edger to keep our yard from looking too mullet-y (business in the middle, party at the edges).

    Reply
  45. Megan says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Tool me!

    I’m looking at getting outdoor tools for the yard and garden.

    Reply
  46. Megan Blakemore says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    TOOL ME! Most urgently we need a new rake – the old one broke.

    Reply
  47. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    Tool me!
    Nail gun for our dining room table!

    Reply
  48. Bob says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    TOOL ME

    I could use many different types of tools, but for starters, I would like a new set of drill bits and a socket set. #kingofmixandmatch

    Reply
  49. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    TOOL ME! Even though making a headboard is the project at the top of my list, the tool I really want is a beginner-friendly sewing machine.

    Reply
  50. Michaela says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    TOOL ME :D Hand held sander for porch

    Reply
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