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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. Helene S says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:09 am

    Tool Me!
    I desperatly need a sewing machine to tackle the window dressing of my new place, and then a world of pillows could open to me…

    Reply
  2. Sara says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:14 am

    TOOL ME! I am in need of a sewing machine… And someone to help me learn to use a sewing machine ;)

    Reply
  3. Marinna says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:16 am

    TOOL ME! Need a new lawn mower, all last summer we had to borrow my parents and it got a little old transporting it back and forth.

    Reply
  4. Ellie says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:17 am

    TOOL ME! I need to fix a damaged wall.

    Reply
  5. Alie says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:18 am

    Tool Me! It’s spring, so lets talk about the outside. I would like to build a small deck/platform in the backyard, so that’s where this goes!!

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Tool me! A belt sander, a park bench to sit outside with the kiddos!

    Reply
  7. Christina says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:21 am

    Tool me!

    A nail gun or tile saw would be nice, since we are building a house and likely doing a lot of the finish work ourselves.

    Reply
  8. Jessica Burgess says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:21 am

    TOOL ME!!!

    I really want one of the multi tools. I want to DIY a headboard and some shoe storage and office storage for our new house.. I think it would be very handy :)

    Reply
  9. Blaine Stewart says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:21 am

    TOOL ME!!!

    We need help with the bathroom… ripping out wall tiles.

    Reply
  10. Robin says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:27 am

    TOOL ME!

    While we’re not lacking for most any tool, my current wish is for gardening supplies… and a rototiller, perhaps? A vegetable garden is in our future.

    Reply
  11. Courtney says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:33 am

    TOOL ME! We are about to install built ins in our living room turned office, so a table saw would be amazing!!

    Reply
  12. bulkmarketplaza says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:36 am

    Tool me..!
    kiddicare

    Reply
  13. charlotte says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:40 am

    TOOL ME!

    and then I’ll just have to choose what I need the most between a nail gun and a sewing machine… Maybe I could find a sewing machine that throw nails?

    Reply
  14. Maryse says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Tool me! I’d like to get an airless sprayer to redo my walls and ceilings!

    Reply
  15. Lowry says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:46 am

    Tool Me!! :)

    I would LOVE a sewing machine!

    Reply
  16. Frances says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:46 am

    Tool me! So many tools – So little time. Mitre saw and nail gun though. Those would be awesome.

    Reply
  17. Amy raney says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:46 am

    TOOL ME! Rally, really want a nail gun for trim projects so I dont have to predrill all the time and it will go faster. Dying to install some moldings on my stairwell instead of just the boring railing.

    Reply
  18. Meg says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Tool me! Would love to buy our own gurney…what do you Americans call them? A high pressure water cleaner for the house/driveway/errant husbands…

    Reply
  19. Valerie @ Making It Worthy says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:48 am

    Tool Me!

    My husband wants to build a fence so the kids and puppies can roam free in the backyard.

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:49 am

    TOOL ME! pretty please?

    Reply
  21. Meg says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Tool me! A high pressure water blaster, please & thank you!

    Reply
  22. Katie R says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:50 am

    TOOL ME!
    My husband and I build furniture together and I’d love a new scroll saw and a power spray painter!

    Reply
  23. Kate says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:56 am

    TOOL ME!

    We’re just starting our collection of home-improvement tools, so the basics are a must! Quality painting supplies and a small table saw are at the top of the list!

    Reply
  24. Ali says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:59 am

    TOOL ME!

    A new power sander. I’m always painting things, so the first sanding step gets old with regular sandpaper. My dad gave us his old one, but it is deafening! Time to upgrade.

    Reply
  25. Katie says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:01 am

    TOOL ME! We are in desperate need of a new drill to finish our wooden headboard!

    Reply
  26. Erin says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:01 am

    TOOL ME!

    My husband and I don’t really have any tools besides the basics, so we need pretty much everything. I’d really love to try building and entryway bench.

    Reply
  27. Cecily Carroll says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:02 am

    Tool Me! Our bathroom needs remodling; could use a lot of different tools for this project!

    Reply
  28. Teresa @ wherelovemeetslife says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:03 am

    TOOL ME!!

    I have a LONG list of needed tools..first of which would be a miter saw!!

    Reply
  29. Christina C. says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:04 am

    Tool me!

    I’ve got plenty of power tools, but I need some decent painting supplies so I can get my laundry/ utility room painted!

    Reply
  30. Chrissy says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:09 am

    TOOL ME! I’ve been longing for a power sander to start restoring some pieces of wood furniture that were given to me. I also want to update some plumbing & light fixtures in my home. A $500 shopping spree would be amazing!

    Reply
  31. Ann says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:10 am

    TOOL ME,

    Reply
  32. Ciara mullan says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Tool me!

    Reply
  33. Laura Linares says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:13 am

    Tool me!!! Every tool I can get my hands on with $500.00!

    Reply
  34. Melanie says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:13 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a dremel and a miter saw!

    Reply
  35. Sarah says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:14 am

    TOOL ME! We need to remodel the bathroom. Anything to help get old grout and tiles off the wall would help.

    Reply
  36. Amy@ Croquet & Cocktails says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:14 am

    Tool me!!! I need a nail gun. And lots of other tools..

    Reply
  37. Phuong says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:15 am

    Tool Me!!! I want a brad nailer! Maybe I can actually nail straight then :)

    Reply
  38. Jessica says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:15 am

    TOOL ME!
    I’ve always lusted after a nail gun. I’d love to add some crown molding to our bedrooms.

    Reply
  39. Brooke says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Tool Me! I would love a belt sander. I have a few projects desperate for sanding and my old beloved sander just gave up.

    Reply
  40. Alina Igna says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:17 am

    TOOL ME: I would love a small swing machine and also a saw to build a nice chest as coffee table. It is great that is worldwide!

    Reply
  41. Mindy says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:17 am

    Tool me! I would love a paint sprayer or a weed eater.

    Reply
  42. shannon says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:17 am

    SAW ME! My hubby has been wanting a table saw for a while now…

    Reply
  43. christy says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:17 am

    TOOL ME! I would to try my hand at a router, and a brad nailer would be nice too!

    Reply
  44. Ashley C. says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:17 am

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a leaf blower so that I would never have to sweep our patio again.

    Reply
  45. Marcy says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:17 am

    Tool me! Sewing machine. Drapes.
    ~Desperate glass house resident

    Reply
  46. Mary Beth says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:18 am

    Tool Me! Ok, so I want to learn how to weld. I have no clue why I got that bee in my bonnet, but I just want to weld which means I’ll need some welding equipment. :-)

    Reply
  47. Paige says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:19 am

    TOOL ME! We need a power sander and other tools to refinish an old wooden trunk I have inherited.

    Reply
  48. Karah says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:19 am

    TOOL ME – we just closed on a ‘new’ old house and can use all the tool help we can get.

    Reply
  49. Lisa Cooper says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:20 am

    TOOL ME!
    I have always wanted a power sander!

    Reply
  50. erica says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:20 am

    tool me! We’ve got our eyes on a drill to finally get these pieces up on our conrete walls!

    Reply
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