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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. Lauren says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Oh gosh, I don’t even know where to begin! Let’s just say that our house needs some lovin’ and a giftcard to home depot would come in mighty handy!

    Reply
  2. SBridgett says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    TOOL ME! I need tools to start my reno of hand-me-down furniture!

    Reply
  3. April says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Definitely need a jigsaw for working on our beadboard backsplash.

    Reply
  4. Jaime H. says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    Tool me! I recently started a diy blog and would love to buy a new Dremel for making a tufted headboard!

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We’re trying to sell our house, but we found one that we want to buy. It has an unfinished basement (2500 square feet… amazing!). So there’s pretty much a million things I could spend this on.

    Reply
  6. Taylor says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    TOOL ME! We’ve got a lot of tools, but have totally been jonesing for a Kreg Jig to round out our collection.

    Reply
  7. Mary says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Would like a sewing machine. Not that I know how to sew or anything but I’m trying to rework my kids room with a new paint color, new bedding, etc. Some great curtains would really make their room look amaze!

    Reply
  8. Rachelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    Tool Me!!! A kreg jig would be nice….

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    Tool me! Kreg jig!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    TOOL ME

    I’d go for a table saw. I currently borrow my dad’s, but would like my own!!

    Reply
  11. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    TOOL ME! I am about to move and have so many ideas to fix up the new apartment- but no money to do so! Help Help Help!

    Reply
  12. joe says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d love a nail gun to do a wood ceiling.

    Reply
  13. Maeve says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    TOOL ME, I’ve been needing some new supplies for sanding and painting some old furniture!

    Reply
  14. dani says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I am wanting a new nail gun!

    Reply
  15. shannon says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Tool me! I need yard tools!

    Reply
  16. Liz says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Tool me! I want a spray painter so I can paint my cabinets. I’m afraid of paint brush strokes even though you use a paint brush in your tutorial.

    Reply
  17. Kate says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    TOOL ME!!!!!! New baby nursery tools.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    TOOL ME! We desperately need a paint gun to paint our fence and a bunch of other projects.

    Reply
  19. Susannah says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    Tool Me!
    I would love to get my hubby a table saw! He’d be such a happy camper! :-)

    Reply
  20. Mitch says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    TOOL ME! Lately I’ve been craving an air compressor – it’d make assembly AND staining way easier and I didn’t know they could be affordable until you guys shared yours!

    Reply
  21. RachD says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    TOOL ME!

    A newbie DIYer like me would love to have a power drill and sander!

    Reply
  22. Shannon says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Need a little of everything. Buying our first home soon! :)

    Reply
  23. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We are about to undertake a kitchen remodel…and we’re in pretty desperate need of a wet saw to get our backsplash underway.

    Reply
  24. Andrea says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve been eyeing a nail gun in hopes of adding chair rail to our dining room, molding to our ceilings, and refacing our fireplace!

    Reply
  25. Molly says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    Tool me! A miter saw to cut crown molding!

    Reply
  26. Jess says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d love a table saw!

    Reply
  27. Jayme says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Tool me! I have an eye on a shower re-tiling project like you guys did in the old house, so I need a wet tile saw!

    Reply
  28. Claudia Boress says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Tool Me! I would love to work on landscaping my yard!

    Reply
  29. Ashley says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Tool me!

    I really need to finish my kitchen!!!!

    Reply
  30. Kelly says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Tool me!

    Reply
  31. Felice says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I am in desperate need of a table saw and a
    nail gun!

    Reply
  32. Connie H. says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    TOOL ME! I need new counters for the kitchen and 500 bucks would help.

    Reply
  33. Charlotte | Living Well on the Cheap says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Tool me! I’ve been thinking of getting a jigsaw. Seems like it would be pretty versatile. But to be honest that gift card would go straight towards a new washer and dryer!

    Reply
  34. Arli says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Tool Me! Does a vacuum count as a tool? If not, I need painting equipment as I’ll soon be painting my apt. Thanks!

    Reply
  35. Jenn says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Tool Me! I could really use a palm sander. And I might need to rent some scaffolding in order to hang some art on the wall next to my stairs!

    Reply
  36. rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    Reply
  37. Tati says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Tool me! I don’t need any major tools, but I’m doing a lot of painting and would like to put down laminate on my second floor.

    Reply
  38. Kayla Alden says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    TOOL ME! We need some lumber for a new fence!

    Reply
  39. Lindsay says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d get all the necessary gear to board and batten my bathroom!

    Reply
  40. Jessica says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    TOOL ME! I’m getting ready to buy my first house and hoping for a fixer-upper so… buy ALL the tools!

    Reply
  41. Amy k says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Tool me! Nail gin for moulding!

    Reply
  42. Shae says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Tool me! Time for a deck & patio update!

    Reply
  43. rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    TOOL ME!! A nail gun would be fantastic, or a circular saw.

    Reply
  44. Jessica Nsouli says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Tool me!

    I was gifted the new Ana White book and I need a Kreg Jig for all those great projects!!!!

    Reply
  45. Cheri Bynum says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    tool me! I want a kreg Jig,

    Reply
  46. Shawn says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’d get some power tools for the yard!

    Reply
  47. Tanya rousseau says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Tool me! A spray gun would be amazing to paint our basement…

    Reply
  48. Tiffany says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Tool me! A power screwdriver with adjustable angle…or a table saw :)

    Reply
  49. jamie says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    TOOL ME :)

    Reply
  50. Tracey S says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    TOOL ME! A kreg jig is very needed for every project on my list!!!

    Reply
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