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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. angie says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    TOOL ME!! I’ve been wanting a circular saw and kreg set to tackle an outdoor table (with many projects to follow that)!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Tool Me!

    I would love to have more yard tools as we are about to tame our overgrown side yard.

    Reply
  3. Karen says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    TOOL ME! So many things, so little tools. Wanting to frame a mirror so an appropriate saw would be awesome xxx

    Reply
  4. Brad says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    TOOL ME!!!!!!!

    Need to refinish stairs.

    Reply
  5. Kristen Sutton says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    Tool me!

    I would love an embroidery machine, but I don’t think $500 will cut it. I would probably get a saw! Yay projects!

    Reply
  6. Urban Wife says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I really want a power drill. It’ll make furniture assembly so much easier!

    Reply
  7. Ashley M says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    “TOOL ME!”…..a table saw!! We just bought our first house and have many projects to tackle!!

    Reply
  8. Ashley I says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    Tool Me!
    I SO want a miter saw. Using a hand one just won’t ‘cut it’

    Reply
  9. Ashley says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Tool Me!
    SO many that I want. For my next project I will need a wet saw.

    Reply
  10. Ashley I says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Tool me!
    We have very few tools. A table saw would be nice.

    Reply
  11. cj says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Tool me! I’m closing on my first house in a few weeks, so tool-wise I could stand to just start building up my set of the basics!

    Reply
  12. Katharine says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Tool me!
    I was just trying to justify- to myself- the purchase of a new circular saw. Pretty sure I really need one ;)

    Reply
  13. Kyle says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Tool me
    A power washer would be nice

    Reply
  14. Anu says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Tool me
    Jigsaw or a tile cutter would be great ! since have some tiling projects in mind.

    Reply
  15. Shira says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    TOOL ME!

    What tools don’t I need?! But up at the top of the list would be a sander (because street junk is the best), and a sewing machine for pillows and other crafty projects for my adorable nephew.

    Reply
  16. Kyle I says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Tool Me

    Reply
  17. Marissa says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    TOOL ME!! My husband has been drooling over a new saw, and goodness knows I have a honey do list waiting for him when he gets its!

    Reply
  18. Vanessa says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Tool me!!!

    Oh gee. I’m getting all giddy just thinking of my favorite power tool- a ban saw!! … Or if I wanna dream crazy big- a cnc!!!!

    Drooling

    Reply
  19. Graham Sullivan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Tool Me!!!
    I would love a chop saw and a dewalt drill.

    Reply
  20. Alicia says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve got too many to name. I always thought a kreg jig would be cool.

    Reply
  21. Sophia says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    TOOL ME! My husband JUST got a new table saw AND nail gun to embark on trim/crown molding projects. I actually would love a sewing machine so I can stop making excuses on why I don’t sew!

    Reply
  22. Carrie M says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    TOOL ME

    (Is it just me or does that sound kind of dirty? lol…)

    Reply
  23. rohitha says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    TOOL ME

    I’d really like to purchase a Nail gun

    Reply
  24. M Meredith K A says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    TOOL ME! I kinda want one of those mini paint sprayers, but I feel like maybe they’re too good to be true and they’d just be crappy.

    Reply
  25. Meg G. says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Tool me! I need some new lighting fixtures…the tool that helps me see things.

    Reply
  26. April says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Tool Me! We need a new chain saw to cut down some trees in our backyard!

    Reply
  27. Ashley I says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Tool Me!
    What tool don’t I need. It seems like every project I put on hold because we don’t have the tool I need.

    Reply
  28. KathyL says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Please “tool me” with a new sander. Yes, I’m aiming for Better After!!!

    Reply
  29. nikki olson says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Tool me!

    Reply
  30. Jemima says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    Tool Me!!

    In desperate need of new DIY’d bookcase :)

    Reply
  31. shalyafzan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    TOOL ME .. sewing machine!! TQ ;)

    Reply
  32. Kyle says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    Tool Me
    A miter saw would be nice.

    Reply
  33. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Tool me please!!

    Reply
  34. Eileen says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    TOOL ME! we’re about to buy our first house and it’s a real fixer upper! First on my list is the wet tile saw. I’m digging all of the subway tile I’ve been seeing in the DIY world lately!

    Reply
  35. Carly says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    TOOL ME!

    I have some sewing projects I like to tackle.

    Reply
  36. Lindsay says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    Tool me! A weed wacker is currently top of the list but if it were up to me – a paint spray gun to make staining our deck, outdoor furniture and couple other pieces of furniture a much easier task!

    Reply
  37. Kim says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    Tool me! I would LOVE to own a nail gun!

    Reply
  38. Leanne says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    TOOL ME! A miter saw would be handy! We’ve got some baseboards to install on our stairs (for some reason this wasn’t done when it was built) and crown to install. Happy Easter!

    Reply
  39. Ash says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Tool me!
    I’d love another drill. One, with some power behind it.

    Reply
  40. Susan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love to have my very own sewing machine!

    Reply
  41. Ashley says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    Tool me!
    I’d love a kreg jig!

    Reply
  42. Amy says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    TOOL ME! I’ve wanted to buy a paint sprayer to redo kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets.

    Reply
  43. Liz VanKirk says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Tool Me!!!

    We would love a nail gun for installing our new planked ceiling in the kitchen! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  44. Brittany says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    TOOL ME! I’d love an electric sander. I borrowed one from a friend to do a small project and now I need to have my own! Once the weather gets a little nicer I’d like to strip the paint off of the table I use for a nightstand and sand it down. My mom tells me its an old telephone table. It’s such a fun shape and I’ve had it since I was young but its seen better days.

    Reply
  45. megan says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Tool Me! I would really love to have a scroll saw!

    Reply
  46. Michelle B says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    TOOL ME! I would love to finally get my own sewing machine so I could give my friend’s machine back to her :)

    Reply
  47. Jackie C says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    TOOL ME!

    We need so many tools, but the first one on my list- I would love an excellent, high-powered paint sprayer to tackle painting the house this summer!

    Reply
  48. Jackie says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Tool Me: I would love a table saw. There are just so many bigger projects that I’d love to do but haven’t got around to it because of the lack of a saw.

    Reply
  49. Sara says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Tool Me! I’ve just started learning how to do yard work. I’ve given up on waiting for my husband to do it! :) And now I need yard-workin’ tools!

    Reply
  50. Jennifer says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Tool me! I would love a nail gun to help my husband and I finish our master bath renovation.

    Reply
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