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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. Sarah Pospisil says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    TOOL ME! We are about to close on our first home and it’s a real fixer-upper. Our future home is 100 years old, we pretty much need everything!

    Reply
  2. Shannon says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Tool ME!

    I’m in need of a new lawn mover!

    Reply
  3. Aaron says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Tool Me!

    A new trimmer and clippers for the yard are on my list.

    Reply
  4. Julie H. says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I’ve been using sandpaper to prep a wood box for paint. But want a sander to do a bigger paint job.

    Reply
  5. Sally Waldon says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    TOOL ME! Just moved into our new ohana with a huge spacious bedroom. I really want to create a headboard that’s the focal point of the room.

    Reply
  6. Shannon says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Tool ME!

    Well shoot, I meant lawn mower! :)

    Reply
  7. Lauren says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    TOOL ME! Oh man, we need saws and crown moulding tools, and sanders…pretty much everything, considering every room in our house needs renovating!

    Reply
  8. caitlin says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love a new sewing machine!

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    Tool me! I could really use a sewing machine to make pillow covers for my couch!

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    TOOL ME!! A tile saw, since my dad lives 10 hrs away and I can’t borrow his :)

    Reply
  11. robyn says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    TOOL ME!
    new air compressor!

    Reply
  12. Grace says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Tool me! I’d love a new drill!

    Reply
  13. Amanda says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    TOOL ME! I just moved into my first home and need some serious yard tools before spring arrives!

    Reply
  14. Meghan says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Tool Me! I need and electric drill to hlp me hang some pretty curtains.

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a sewing machine to make cute clothes for my niece, but I would need major lessons!

    Reply
  16. Reyna N. says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    TOOL ME!!!! I really do need a sewing machine!! and I would absolutely love to buy my mom a new porch swing!

    Reply
  17. Brodie says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    TOOL ME! A pair of digital calipers

    Reply
  18. Connie L. says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    TOOL ME. I’d love to learn how to sew so…a sewing machine would be amazing.

    Reply
  19. Koliti says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    “TOOL ME” – Love some Craftman handtools – they’re guaranteed for life.

    Reply
  20. Dave says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Tool Me!

    I need a framing nailer to build a garage. Hate renting!

    Reply
  21. Chelsie says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I really need an idiot-proof sewing machine, if such a thing exists.

    Reply
  22. katie m says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    TOOL ME!! We could really use a nice sander. The one we have now is falling apart and has to be used carefully to avoid it falling apart while using. I have some wood to sand and paint/stain!!

    Reply
  23. Emily says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a jig saw!

    Reply
  24. Jessica K says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Tool me!

    I have a lot of small projects I want to tackle. $500 would help immensely! I know there are quite a few tools my husband would like to purchase as well.

    Reply
  25. Meagan Briggs says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Tool me! I would love a new drill. Ours suuucks and gives out in 3 seconds. and maybe a serger for me :-)

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need a sewing machine so I can stop stealing my moms for months at a time!

    Reply
  27. Angela says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    “TOOL ME” please :)

    Reply
  28. Christina Schindler says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    Tool me!! I am hoping to install bookshelves near our fireplace! My hopes is to make them look like built-in bookshelves.

    Reply
  29. Amanda from 16th and Main says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I really want a kreg jig. I will be moving into my own house in te next few months (with a real garage!! And rooms without furniture!) and I am itching to try my hand at some of Ana Whites projects. Especially the giant restoration hardware-esque cabinet with armoire for the dining room. I have a lot of pretty white porcelain servin dishes but no where to display them currently…

    Reply
  30. Jeremie says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Reply
  31. Meghan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I’m in the process of gutting my house with the help of my mom, dad, and brother, and a year later it’s finally time for the finish work! Would love a nail gun to speed up some of the process.

    Reply
  32. Mallory Whiteduck says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    TOOL ME.

    Power drill. Because I read once its something every single girl should have (a have a bf of 5 years, but we both know I’ll be the tool-yielding one.)

    Reply
  33. Jenna says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Tool Me!

    I am in desperate need of a sewing machine!

    Reply
  34. Angelina Galloro says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Tool me !! I would love a professional spray tool so that i could spray paint everything !!

    Reply
  35. Alyssa says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    TOOL ME!! I really need a new power drill – we busted our’s this past weekend while rehabbing our basement :(

    Reply
  36. Sarah R. says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Tool me with a nail gun please!!

    Reply
  37. Diana says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    TOOL ME! I guess a nice rug isn’t really a tool . . .

    Reply
  38. laura says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    TOOL ME! I am moving soon, and need pretty much every tool!

    Reply
  39. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband has been wanting a welder for quite some time and I have lots of cool projects in mind for him to whip up for me along those lines.

    Reply
  40. allie wachter says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need a wet saw so we can start working on our bathroom remodel!

    Reply
  41. Jessica F. says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    TOOL ME! We need to tackle our impending baby room #2.

    Reply
  42. JenS says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Our staple gun has bit the dust…didn’t realize how much we used it ’til it wasn’t there:(

    Reply
  43. Karie w says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Tool Me! There are too many tools to mention. I need quite a few

    Reply
  44. Marinna S. says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    TOOL ME!!! I’ve been eyeballing a certain table saw lately in hopes of building some kind of table for our deck in the backyard. Gotta enjoy those summer days somehow :)

    Reply
  45. Laurel says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We buy tools as we need them for projects… so I’d have to wait and see what came next!

    Reply
  46. Leigha J. says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    TOOL ME! I could really use some shelving units to organize my office! :)

    Reply
  47. Laura says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME! We have been looking at miter saws as of late.

    Reply
  48. Kristin Rockwell says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Tool me…a drywall sander! And I would really like a sewing machine

    Reply
  49. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME! I would loooove a Kreg jig so I can start building us some furniture!

    Reply
  50. Katharine says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Tool Me! I would like a table saw to do odd projects around the house. I have my eye set on some raised garden beds for the summer.

    Reply
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