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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. Mark says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Tool Me! I want a laser level to help with installing floating shelves in the living room.

    Reply
  2. Amber says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We need storage for the playroom, shelving in the garage, toy boxes for the kids rooms, a front bench in the foyer…I would love a circular saw would help us get some of these projects done sooner!

    Reply
  3. Kristin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    TOOL ME Pretty Please!!! I don’t necessarily need a tool at this point but I want an organized tool desk – just like Johns!!! Too much junk laying around everywhere…

    Reply
  4. Ali says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Let’s get on it already! The list is long…

    Reply
  5. Sue Ryan says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Tool me! Need a compressor and brad nailer.

    Reply
  6. Erin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    We are planning a move, so we will need all kinds of things to help us get settled in our new place!

    Reply
  7. Abby Hugill says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!! We’re going to be really focusing on landscaping this summer, and are also in the process of building out a 3rd bedroom for our expanding family, ETA July. This $500 would REALLY come in handy!!!

    Reply
  8. Rachel D. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!!!

    I’ve wanted a circular saw for as long as I can remember! I’d be unstoppable with that thing!

    Rachel

    Reply
  9. Chelsea T says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want one of those Dremel jig things (for secret screw placement) and an orbital sander. I am the hangman (handy mom?) around the house, and just a couple more tools would round out my collection!

    Reply
  10. Amanda T. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Tool me! A miter or circular saw… I have been to scared to get one, but I think its time :-)

    Reply
  11. Jess says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    A drill.

    Reply
  12. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!! We are dying for a nail gun to get our trim and board and batten on! :)

    Reply
  13. Lindsey H says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Tool Me! We need a good circular saw for all sorts of projects.

    Reply
  14. Rachel S. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!!!! Seriously, please! I really need one of those hammer-drills. I have 3 concrete walls in my apartment and can’t hang a single thing bc I cant make a proper hole in the wall!!! The double stick hanger things dont work in humid FL!

    Reply
  15. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would love to get a Kreg Jig for my husband! Maybe then he’ll build me some faux built-ins :)

    Reply
  16. Reese says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOOOOOOOOL ME! (promise I’m not a tool!)

    I really really really really reallllllllly want a wet saw. And a nail gun. A jig saw would be nice too. And an air compressor (one of the big ones!). But I can’t neglect a paint sprayer or power washer. Or one of those wooden-floor-nail-gun-doohickeys either.

    I’ll just take one of everything please!

    Reply
  17. Erin {Home Everyday} says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We really would like an orbital sander. We have a small standard electric sander, but I know a heavier duty orbital would do just the trick for my next project.

    Reply
  18. Daynes says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Tool me, please! Hoping to convince the husband that we NEED a chair rail in the dining room. And paint.

    Reply
  19. Lindsey says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Paint, brushes, rollers, trays. Need to tackle painting the house!

    Reply
  20. Crystal says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I am on the verge of owning my first home, can’t wait to DIY it up to the max and don’t anything but a drill and hammer- eek! At the top of my list are circular saw, kreg jig, and palm sander. Thanks!

    Reply
  21. Mike says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME! Would love to by the full Kreg Jig system and a dremel tool.

    Reply
  22. Katharine says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a table saw or a nail gun or a sewing machine. Any of those would really elevate my home improvement game!

    Reply
  23. Angela says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We took on rebuilding our deck this weekend and I think I bought nearly every tool imaginable! A circular saw, dremel, corded drill, wrecking bar…let’s just say Home Depot realllllly loves us now!

    Reply
  24. Karen says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a circular saw! Help!

    Reply
  25. Kerrie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    I really don’t have a need for most tools as I can borrow pretty much anything my heart desires, but I would really love a nail gun of my very own, so when I have some built up tension, I can take my aggression out on some projects! :) I am currently planning my bath room remodel.. maybe one day, I can be on your blog as a reader redesign!! :)

    Reply
  26. Ashley W says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME! I need all the tools. My husband & I just bought a house and have no tools!

    Reply
  27. Erin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’m torn between a system so we can automatically water our sprawling vegetable garden and a new set of rollers so we can finally paint our living room and entry (paint swatches on the wall for 6 months? a little embarrassing!)

    Reply
  28. Sarah J. says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Tool me!

    A tile cutter for our upcoming backsplash project would be great :)

    Reply
  29. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Tool me, please! This would be great for crown molding supplies or supplies to redo our master bath – both are on the agenda for 2013!

    Reply
  30. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Tool me, please!

    We are closing on our first home this Friday, so it would be awesome to have $500 to get our remodel on! We need everything! :)

    Reply
  31. Andrea says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Painting, Painting, Painting!!!

    Reply
  32. kim says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Tool Me!

    I’d love to get a circular saw so we can start to tackle some DIY projects.

    Reply
  33. jamie says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME

    We are updating our master bath and a tile cutter would be nice.

    Reply
  34. Lauren says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME! Please! We are redoing our master bath and need a nail gun!

    Reply
  35. Jayme says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I am in the process of trying to buy a house so I’m going to need all the tools!

    Reply
  36. Rachel says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    TOOL ME! I need a circular saw . . .

    Reply
  37. heather s says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME!

    a tile saw so i can do my backsplash in the kitchen, all the bathrooms, maybe the kitchen, etc etc etc ;)

    Reply
  38. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Tool me!

    I want a jig saw so I can make custom wood signs for my house!

    Reply
  39. Brooke Petersen says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME! and I need a new heavy duty staple gun, like asap :)

    Reply
  40. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME! We totally need a circular saw. We have a miter saw, jig saw, etc….but no circular saw…kinda seems backwards.

    Reply
  41. Lindsey R says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Tool Me!

    We are in need of so many things, just ask my husband, he’ll tell you all about it!

    Reply
  42. Diandra says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME

    Next up for my tool collection is a nail gun and a circular saw. :)

    Reply
  43. Caitlin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME! I really want a paint sprayer. This summer we are painting our nasty 70s kitchen cupboards.

    Reply
  44. Dara says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME!! A band saw would be fantastic!

    Reply
  45. Ram p says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Tool me!! I have a long list of tools I need but first on the list is a power drill.

    Reply
  46. Trista says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Tool Me! The nail gun would be nice. I’d love to add some trim to the window frames.

    Reply
  47. Megan says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME

    I’d love a nail gun! So much trim needed to in our house!

    Reply
  48. Leah says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    TOOL ME! Would love a nail gun.

    Reply
  49. Robin says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    tool me! I’d love to hang proper window dressings in our all rooms!

    Reply
  50. AJ says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Tool me please!

    I’d love a nail gun as we start to put up beadboard in one of our bedrooms (pain in the butt with a hammer!)

    Not to mention crown molding! We haven’t even begun due to the fear of $…

    <3
    aj

    Reply
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