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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. Pete says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    I would really love a new table saw…please!

    Reply
  2. Heather C says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME!
    We have lived in small apartments since we got married (we’re currently in 750 square feet with two children), so acquiring tools has not been practical. But my husband graduates from grad school in two months and we’ll be moving into our first home, so we’re excited to stock up on the basics and begin our foray into furniture refinishing and making toys for our kids.

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I need all the basics to set me up for some DIY projects I’m dreaming of, but can’t do because I don’t have the TOOLS!

    Reply
  4. Amanda Carter says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME! Mama needs a table saw!

    Reply
  5. Gini says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I want a scroll saw! I could do all kinds of fun projects with one!

    Although now that I am thinking about it, a serger would be an awesome splurge!

    Reply
  6. Dan'l says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    TOOL ME! A miter saw. Definitely a miter saw.

    Reply
  7. Jenny Henshaw says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    Tool me!
    I need a miter saw bad!! I want my husband to build us a board and batten wall.

    Reply
  8. Cara says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    “TOOL ME!”

    Where to start…we are about to do a DIY remodel, so we need a ton of stuff. But, we could also really use a pressure washer, because the outside of our house is desperate for a good cleaning.

    Reply
  9. Bryan Guglielmi says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    TOOL ME! Hoping to buy a tile saw to make retiling the bathroom shower a little easier.

    Reply
  10. elizabeth P. says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Tool me!

    Reply
  11. shelby l says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    TOOL ME! Rewiring the house!

    Reply
  12. bdaiss says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Tool me please!

    Hmmm. We’re finishing our basement. The list of tools. It is long. Very long. : )

    Reply
  13. Carrie says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    TOOL ME!

    Nail gun for new trim and other stuff

    Reply
  14. Laura says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I’m dying for a serger, I have a few small projects pending that would be better with serged edges.

    Reply
  15. Rena says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Tool Me! I really have been wanting a miter saw!

    Reply
  16. Laura Swallow says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Tool me!
    I’m having a baby and really want a seeing machine so that I can make all sorts of cute clothes and accessories for her! :)

    Reply
  17. Wendy says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I would like a sewing machine and my husband wants a table saw.

    Reply
  18. Erin says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Tool me! I’ve been aching for an old school joiner/plane for the longest time!

    Reply
  19. Alicia @ The Creative Vault says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    TOOL ME – I need a jig saw and a nail gun. Too many projects to name!

    Reply
  20. Tara says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    TOOL ME!
    Well, I’d love me some crown moulding so I’ll go with miter saw. :)

    Reply
  21. Ashley says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    Tool me!

    The hubby is a general contractor, and I’m sure there’s some new toy… I mean tool he’s been eyeing up! :)

    Reply
  22. KimWalker says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    Tool me!
    Paint sprayer for sure. Have some furniture pieces I would love to try.

    Reply
  23. Katie says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    TOOL ME! I would like a nail gun. Working on a plywood head board with supports. Will help make it go faster.

    Reply
  24. Theresa Wyman says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    TOOL ME!
    I would like a new palm sander and jig saw to start, but I have quite a long wish list of tools.

    Reply
  25. Tabitha says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I really, really want a Kreg Jig. Every time I ‘remind’ my husband that we need one, he asks if YHL mentioned it again. :P

    Reply
  26. Lisa Rank says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love to get a miter saw. I think I could come up with lots of projects to use it for.

    Reply
  27. Arlene says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love a sewing machine…and lessons on how to use one =]

    Reply
  28. Jeanne says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    TOOL ME! I’m pretty new to diy…I would love a staple gun to upholster my box spring.

    Reply
    • Jeanne says

      April 1, 2013 at 11:13 pm

      and a new headboard!

  29. Beatrice Chan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I’m in desperate need of a serger and a nail gun!!

    Reply
  30. Erin says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    TOOL ME! I have lusted after a Lee Valley joiner/plane for the longest time. Fulfilling that dream would make my heart flutter!

    Reply
  31. Sierra H says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need SO many tools….we are about to buy a house that’s a cute little fixer upper. We could use everything!

    Reply
  32. Hannah says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Tool me!
    I’ve been wanting a laser level. Boring I know!

    Reply
  33. Johanna says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    TOOL ME!!

    …I would love to have a few basics, like a good drill, a good nail gun, and a miter saw. My boyfriend and I are just dipping our toes into DIY-world, and some “big-kid” tools would really help!

    Reply
  34. Carly says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I need a paint sprayer BIG time! :)

    Reply
  35. Melissa Jennison says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Tool Me! I am needing a tile saw and a table saw working on 2 bathroom remodels and a new roof on the house.

    Reply
  36. Meghan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Tool me! I need no tools, myself, but my husband would love to add more to our collection. Perhaps something to help us redo the floor in our kitchen.

    Reply
  37. Jen says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Tool Me!

    I’d love to win this for my parents to use on home improvement projects they need to do around their home…probably mostly in need of paint supplies!

    Reply
  38. Alice says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We (really my husband) wants a Dewalt planer to make lumber the right thickness

    Reply
  39. Alexandra says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Tool me.
    I’ve been wanting a sweing machine for a while. SO many projects.

    Reply
  40. Meghan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    TOOL ME! Our new house will be through escrow in a few weeks, so I’m looking forward to some painting tools for inside and out! The exterior is painted mauve with puce trim. Yuck!

    Reply
  41. Jan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Tool me! I would love a nice sander!

    Reply
  42. Erin P says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    Qrhanstkeylssgkwtkwtkafnganatm TOOL ME! I’ve lusted after a Lee Valley joiner/plane for ages!

    Reply
  43. Holly says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Tool Me!

    A paint sprayer to paint the inside of the house… we just replaced all the doors, windows and baseboard!

    Reply
  44. Marisa says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Tool me, please!!!

    We are first time homeowners so we need to begin acquiring many tools… $500 seems like it would put a HUGE dent in that for us. :)

    Reply
  45. Angie says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Tool me! We are hoping to buy our first house soon, so we will need plenty of tools!

    Reply
  46. Nicole says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Tool me! I know my husband would love new yard tools. A leaf blower would be on the top of his list.

    Reply
  47. Shannon says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    TOOL ME!!!

    Reply
  48. Vanessa L says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    ool me! A sander or some nice brushes would be wonderful!

    Reply
  49. Donna says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Tool me! I’d love to give this to my husband so he could pick out the tools!

    Reply
  50. Charlotte says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    TOOL ME! A new edger for the lawn would be nice.

    Reply
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