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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. Beth BTW says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:20 am

    TOOL ME!

    I would love a spruced up work area. I have some tools, but nowhere to set them up for easy use! I have space, just need the work tables and peg boards.

    Reply
  2. Louise says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:21 am

    TOOL ME – Would love a brand new sewing machine!

    Reply
  3. Tristan says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:22 am

    TOOL ME!
    I really, really, really want a nail gun. You know, to nail stuff.

    Reply
  4. Kirk Tucker says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:22 am

    TOOL ME!! I need a nail gun and a really good stud finder.

    Reply
  5. Emily says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:23 am

    TOOL ME!!!
    My honey would like a pressure tank(?!) for fast-nailing. I would like some quarter-round put down in the house, so it would be a win-win purchase!

    Reply
  6. Mirullia says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:23 am

    Tool me!

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:23 am

    Tool me!

    Now that its spring I need a shovel so I can plant some flowers in my yard!

    Reply
  8. Beckie mckinnon says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Tool me…. I’d want a framing gun because we plan to finish our basement in the next few yrs!!

    Reply
  9. Dave says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Tool me,
    I would start with a table saw for help with the million projects I have.

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Tool me! We need a new drill!

    Reply
  11. Maya says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:25 am

    TOOL ME! I would love a table saw so I can convince my husband to build furniture :)

    Reply
  12. DEB says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:25 am

    TOOL ME! I could really use a nail gun and trowel to (gulp) tackle the tiles in my bathroom.

    Reply
  13. Linda says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:26 am

    TOOL ME
    A table saw and nail gun are at the top of my list

    Reply
  14. Patricia Newport says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:26 am

    TOOL ME! Please!!

    I need a chainsaw and a wood chipper to do some long neglected yard clean up in our new yard. Wow! I feel so overwhelmed, and the tree dudes want more than $5K to clean all that up for us!

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:26 am

    TOOL ME!

    I desperately want a Serger. I’m a big sewer and it would make it so much nicer to have one.

    Reply
  16. Teresa W says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:27 am

    A really nice table saw. We have had an addition built on our house recently and that was one of the things I envied. There many others, too!

    Reply
  17. Teri says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:27 am

    Tool Me! We are moving and I want the kids to be excited over something FAB in their rooms.

    Reply
  18. Erin says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Tool Me! We are just starting to do work on our house and would love a jig saw to get started…

    Reply
  19. Trey says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Tool Me! I would love a table saw!

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:31 am

    TOOL ME!
    I would love to have a time machine that would create more time in the day for me to work on DIY stuff. Hubby and I are just too busy with our day jobs, a 3 yr old, and a baby due in 18 days. I would first use my time machine to pack my hospital bag then DIY.

    Reply
  21. Jennifer says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:31 am

    TOOL ME
    sewing machine

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Tool me! I’d love a jig saw to get my DIY and craft on!

    Reply
  23. Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Tool me! I could use a miter saw since my hubby wants me to start putting up crown molding.

    Reply
  24. Marija says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:33 am

    TOOL ME!
    Where to begin… :)

    Reply
  25. Beth says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:33 am

    TOOL ME!! I’d love a nail gun!

    Reply
  26. Carine says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Tool me !
    It would definitely help with our bathroom renovation…

    Reply
  27. Allison Stimmel says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:34 am

    TOOL ME!

    I really would like a sod remover! we are in the process of making a huge garden, and it would be VERY useful! Although we will probably rent that, I’d love to buy some lumber for the deck we are building!

    Reply
  28. Marija says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:34 am

    TOOL ME!

    I don’t know where to begin… :)

    Reply
  29. Kate says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:34 am

    TOOL ME!!!! I would love to get a cordless screwdriver so I can stop borrowing my dad’s! I want to build a coffee table out of used pallets :)

    Reply
  30. Chelsea says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:35 am

    TOOL ME… waiting to purchase a wet saw for some tile work in our new master bath!

    Reply
  31. Ashley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:35 am

    TOOL ME! My fiance has been wanting a new drill set.

    Reply
  32. Rebekah says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:37 am

    TOOL ME!!! I need a sewing machine to make curtains (although the double-sided tape is quite amazing) and pillow covers for my daughters big girl bedroom :o)

    Reply
  33. Julianne says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:37 am

    TOOL ME!! Ooooh, there are soooo many things we could use because we are renovating our place ‘top-to-bottom’ in order to get it for sale! At the top of the list would be a wet saw, or a nail gun!! :O)

    Reply
  34. Jessica L. says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:37 am

    “TOOL ME”

    Gosh I would love a new palm sander so we can re-paint the front door in style!

    Reply
  35. Debra Wooley says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:38 am

    TOOL ME! I need a power washer. I remodeled 3 years ago and my new deck, fence and hot tub needs a good scrubbing! Plus my area rugs need to be clean. Do you know how much a cleaning company charges to clean a 5’x8′ rug? More than I paid for the rugs, considering they were craigslist finds!

    Reply
  36. amy says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:39 am

    TOOL ME! I’ve been wanting a table saw that Ana White recommended that has a guard on it for safety. Table saws scare me to death, but I think I could handle this one. I would use it on SO MANY projects!!!

    Reply
  37. Becki says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Tool me! I have been wanting a nail gun since forever! (If you saw me use a hammer you would know why! ) I want wood floors in our bedroom.

    Reply
  38. Jessica Tysen says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:41 am

    TOOL ME!!! I would love to get a sewing machine to make pillows & drapes for our new house.

    Reply
  39. Melissa says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:41 am

    TOOL ME! We could really use a jig saw in order to work on our molding as well as other little projects around the house!

    Reply
  40. ART Murphy says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:42 am

    TOOL ME! Paint, supplies, etc

    Reply
  41. Heather says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:42 am

    TOOL ME!
    Would love to get my hands on a kreg jig and a nail gun for some projects I am planning..

    Reply
  42. Jeannine says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:42 am

    TOOL ME … a saw … any kind

    Reply
  43. Virginia says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Tool me!!

    I need a saw and some sanding tools – still collecting tools to take care of an old house!

    Reply
  44. Nora says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:43 am

    TOOL ME! I would love to get my hand on a saw or two so I can build some furniture. Would love a great recommendation!

    Reply
  45. Christi says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:44 am

    tool me! totally buying gardening things if we luck out with this!

    Reply
  46. Annabel Vita says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:44 am

    TOOL ME!! I’d love a mouse sander…

    Reply
  47. Kelly K says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Tool me! We are new home owners and dying to get a mitre saw so we can tackle all kinds of projects at our house!

    Reply
  48. Ásta Júlía Aðalsteinsdóttir says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Tool Me! OOO there is so much i need just moved in to a new house, had a baby boy in september and we are taking one room at a time and making the house our home. Now I´m working in the baby room and hopefully the master bedroom will be next ;)

    Reply
  49. andrea says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:45 am

    tool me! borrowed my brother-in-law’s nail gun to install new baseboards in the basement and I didn’t want to give it back…would love to have one of my own!

    Reply
  50. Ásta Júlía Aðalsteinsdóttir says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:45 am

    Tool me! new house so much to do!

    Reply
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