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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: It’s A One-derful Life

| By John Petersik | August 22, 2011 | 3,996 Comments

Fab Freebie: It’s A One-derful Life

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***

Thanks to random.org, our four winners are…Kathryn (who wants to know how long this paint will keep, since she’s in an apartment now), Kristen: Turning A House Into A Home (who wonders if it’s better to dust or vacuum first), Alisa Decatur (who’d like to get to the bottom of her daughter’s summer-time procrastination) and Kassie (who wants to know how much painting she’ll be doing when she buys a house). Congrats ladies!

Toss on some old clothes, because four of you are about to get painting. This week’s giveaway will cover everything you’ll need, starting with $60 worth of Olympic ONE paint. ONE is Olympic’s new paint + primer in… wait for it… one. It hides stains, resists mildew, and survives scrubbing. And at about $25 per can, you’ll be able to score at least two cans with your prize (and maybe even an extra quart).

Olympic One

But you can’t paint without the proper supplies, so the folks over at StackExchange are also hooking up our four lucky winners with a bunch of stuff that we hand-picked for ya (cause we paint kind of a lot, actually). So we know good rollers, Frog Tape, a drop cloth, and a short handled brush can come in handy. If you still need another boost to get painting, head over to one of StackExchange’s 50+ community-driven Q&A sites. Their DIY channel in particular is always abuzz with topics like “What is low VOC paint?” or “Can you paint a popcorn ceiling?”

Stack Exchange Paint Suppli

  • PRIZE: A $60 coupon for Olympic ONE paint and a big ol’ set of painting supplies (courtesy of StackExchange) including a complete 9-piece kit, extra rollers, a canvas drop cloth, an extendable roller frame, three rolls of Frog Tape, and (of course) a short-handled brush for cutting in.
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … fill in the blank: what’s one big question you’re dying to know the answer to? Wanna know if there’s life on other planets? Would you love to hear the truth about an infamous conspiracy? Or maybe you’d be satisfied to get the real story behind the latest gossip headlines?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, August 24th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Four
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States
  • 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 winner. Good luck…

Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lowe’s.

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  1. Avatar for mlestat113mlestat113 says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    Will my home improvement projects ever be finished to where I can actually enjoy my home. And also, has anyone ever been able to stop the cats from getting paint on themselves when you are painting?

    Reply
  2. Avatar for JaimieJaimie says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… why my cat insists on sleeping on my computer, but only while I am using it.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    what were the previous owners of our house smoking when they landscaped the back yard? (And did the sprinklers, and wired the house, and chose the location of the doorbell, and and and AND AND AND.)

    Reply
  4. Avatar for OMG Ponies!OMG Ponies! says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    :)

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Tara DeWeeseTara DeWeese says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    “ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…” how to decide on a color?

    Reply
  6. Avatar for LaraLara says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    How is our family supposed to move to our new house in 4 days with nothing much packed yet? Oops.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Angie MaeAngie Mae says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…. why does my cat think 4 am is an okay time to play? doesn’t the slow breathing, lights off, wrapped under blankets clues give it away that we’re sleeping?!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for AlisonAlison says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS….
    Is Jennifer Lopez really a “diva”?

    Reply
  9. Avatar for taysha riggstaysha riggs says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS
    Did Marilyn Monroe really OD or was she actually murdered? I vote for #2

    Reply
  10. Avatar for kristin blakekristin blake says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS….

    Where in the world is Carmen San Diego???

    Reply
  11. Avatar for AveryAvery says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…if I will ever manage to redecorate my fixer-upper around the not so timely fixing up?

    Reply
  12. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…will I ever stop repainting my bedroom?

    Reply
  13. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…why did anyone ever think wood paneling looked cool? Especially all over my family room walls?

    Reply
  14. Avatar for HaleyHaley says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    One thing I want to know is…
    how long we’ll be in this house so I can figure out how much effort I want to put into it. :/

    Reply
  15. Avatar for MichelleLGMichelleLG says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS … how long will it take us to update our old 1938 farmhouse? longer than we think, i’m sure. :o)

    Reply
  16. Avatar for JenJen says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    One thing I want to know is…..have the past owners commented on any of the updates you’ve made to the house?

    Reply
  17. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS

    Reply
  18. Avatar for KatyKaty says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    One thing I want to know is…will I ever be able to afford all the things I want to do to my house?

    Reply
  19. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    How do I keep weeds from growing in my vegetable garden?

    Reply
  20. Avatar for Sarah S.Sarah S. says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    what color to choose once I win this sweet giveaway!?

    Reply
  21. Avatar for CharityCharity says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    What is the best way to paint trim? A brush? A roller? a sprayer? I want limited mess without being able to see every brush stroke.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    No way I can just pick one thing I want to know! Unfair question!! heh.

    Reply
  23. Avatar for Roseanna RoblesRoseanna Robles says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    when will I get to go home today?

    Reply
  24. Avatar for KellieKellie says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    ONE THING I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IS…

    Where in the world IS Carmen San Diego?

    Reply
  25. Avatar for KathleenKathleen says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    One thing I want to know is…can you have too much fun in life? Nah!!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for KristinKristin says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… Who finishes a basement so that it is impossible to get furniture into????

    Reply
  27. Avatar for JamieJamie says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…why don’t I have the decorating gene? I also want to know who is watching the twelve thousand “who’s got talent” shows on tv.

    Reply
  28. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS what will replace texting.

    Reply
  29. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…what my dog is REALLY thinking : )

    Reply
  30. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    As a researcher, there’s naturally a ton of questions I want answered, so I’ll be boring/nerdy and say the role of genetics in complex diseases.

    Reply
  31. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    Where will I be living on three years? I want to move!!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for PrudencePrudence says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… Will my To-Do List ever get any smaller??

    Reply
  33. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    How you do tape off walls and really have it work?

    Reply
  34. Avatar for ClaraClara says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS how am I going to store all my stuff?

    Reply
  35. Avatar for Mary BrainMary Brain says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    What my 2 year old little boy is doing right now. I miss him.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for KiraKira says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…Will we stay here or move to Atlanta?

    Reply
  37. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    One thing I want to know is…why in the world God would choose to send His own Son to die in my place? Astounding.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for Jenny D.Jenny D. says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    “ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS”
    do you have 25 hours in your day? Seriously, doing all THESE fabulous things, and raising a beautiful Clara, and ALWAYS having a great mood and positive energy? C’mon, share your secret :) xoxo

    Reply
  39. Avatar for KathleenKathleen says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…will I ever get my bedroom finished?!?!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for CassieCassie says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS: how did people live with out a website like younghouselove? I bring you guys up all the time, and are the inspiration to lots of projects i do. It also helps that you guys aren’t contractors and know alls- we love learning with you! Thank you also for the baby decorating/advice/tips it’s helping us and we are using a lot of the same products you are, such as the bum genius products!!!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for elaine Kelaine K says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    One thing I want to know is… will my daughter get into UVA nursing school next year?

    Reply
  42. Avatar for christinachristina says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…. Does my 2 year old really understand that come Nov. 1st he is going to be a big brother?

    Reply
  43. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS….What took me so long to find this blog? I’m lovin’ it (Cheesy, I know)!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for MaryMary says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS why when I touch up my paint, do I now see big splotches everywhere??

    Reply
  45. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS – Who invented paneling. It is evil.

    Bonus… If there is really life after death. I want to know if my mom is in a good place and is happy.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for JennJenn says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… what did my brother and now-husband do during my bridal shower? They still won’t tell me.

    Reply
  47. Avatar for AriadnaAriadna says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…if I win this freebie, will my husband let me pick the color for our bedroom all by myself? :) or will he make a fuss about it?

    Reply
  48. Avatar for JillJill says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…who will my boys marry? & will they give me granddaughters?

    Reply
  49. Avatar for AnaAna says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS..
    when will the renos be done?!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    August 22, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW: where I’ll be a year from now. on second thought, I guess I don’t reallllly want to know that. okay, I’d like to know how to make mocha frappucinos like starbucks. because I spend a lot of money on those things.

    Reply
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