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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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Comments

  1. Avatar for SaraSara says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:38 am

    “ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS” How to style bangs! I am awful at hair styling and would love to try a new look but I just know I won’t know what to do with it.

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Christina WChristina W says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:39 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…does the hideous wallpaper that used to be in our master bathroom (as evidenced by a few scraps of it in the space between the mirror and the counter) go all the way behind the mirror?

    Reply
  3. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:39 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS when will I gather up enough energy to paint my kitchen/breakfast nook/den that we have already picked out a color for?

    Reply
  4. Avatar for EileenEileen says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:40 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    What color do our yet to exist future home buyers want us to paint the walls, cause I can’t decide!!!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for JamesJames says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:40 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS will Irene dump some much needed rain in North Georgia?

    Reply
  6. Avatar for CallieCallie says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:40 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…why don’t we take more vacation time in the US? Europeans typically take like 6 weeks of vacation! Now that is the life.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for KatherineKatherine says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:40 am

    One thing I want to know is… how can I get my baby to take a nap? :)

    Reply
  8. Avatar for Diana BDiana B says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:42 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…What are men thinking half the time??? :)

    Reply
  9. Avatar for JessiJessi says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:42 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS….
    is my landlord going to hate the deep shade of purple I pick out??

    Reply
  10. Avatar for WhitneyWhitney says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:42 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS….

    How to find good thrift and antique stores around my area.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Pam (pamcakes and eggs)Pam (pamcakes and eggs) says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:43 am

    One thing I want to know is…when are we going to have a baby???

    Reply
  12. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:44 am

    One thing I want to know is…how do you balance it all without being a zombie?

    Reply
  13. Avatar for alexisalexis says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:44 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…… How do i get my three chihuahuas to stop barking!!!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for LeilaLeila says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:44 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… why Friday takes so long to arrive?

    Reply
  15. Avatar for Brad WaddellBrad Waddell says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:45 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… where is my vacation ??

    Reply
  16. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:46 am

    One thing I want to know is
    What to do with my 10 foot high windows (that have a transom) No one has cheap curtains for that long. I know it looks dumb to just put a strip of fabric at the bottom unless it ties in, and they’re too big for any type of print. Do I just do stripes so I can sew a bunch of cheaper fabrics together?

    Reply
  17. Avatar for JuliannaJulianna says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:47 am

    One thing I want to know is…..

    Why is it impossible to get the last little bit of laundry detergent (Liquid) out of the container? I can feel there is some left, but I can not get it out!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for SadieSadie says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:47 am

    One thing I want to know is….

    Are we ever going to fix our government? Sorry for getting a little political on you all, but really? Can’t we all just get along and make GOOD, SMART decisions??

    Ok, off my soap box!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for KayKay says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:48 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… how difficult/messy/expensive is it to “remove” our textured ceilings?

    Reply
  20. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:48 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    if anyone actually CAN smell what the rock is cookin’

    Reply
  21. Avatar for AthenaAthena says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:49 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS when will Fall temperatures get here? I’m so over summer.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for KelliKelli says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:51 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW ITS….

    When will I have a house to paint!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for CallieCallie says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:52 am

    One thing I want to know is…. Where IS the beef?!

    Reply
  24. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:52 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…how do you clean soap?

    Reply
  25. Avatar for CarrieCarrie says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:53 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    How is it that with children it seems like you turn around and in one moment they’re no longer babies?!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for JillianJillian says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:53 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    what in the world is my dog thinking?!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:54 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS if we buy an Ikea couch will it fit in our car?

    Reply
  28. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:54 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…when will I be able to sell my current house so I can DIY a new one!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for BethBeth says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:54 am

    PRetty much…..Life, The Universe, Everything! And why have I only in my 36th year gotten the bug to remodel my entire house?

    Reply
  30. Avatar for JordanJordan says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:55 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS….what my dogs are thinking…

    Reply
  31. Avatar for Michelle waddellMichelle waddell says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:55 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS….. Should I stay or should I go now?

    Reply
  32. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:56 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…

    How many hundreds of hours have I put into my house? When we sell someday, how much per hour will the improvements pay off? I’m guessing about $0.15/hour! Good thing it is my entertainment too!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Sara TSara T says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:57 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS how to live life to the fullest on a very small budget! Totally possible, just with some words of wisdom and trial and errors :)

    Reply
  34. Avatar for CandiceCandice says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:00 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS why can’t I win a giveaway. LOL

    Reply
  35. Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:00 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…when will I graduate from college?

    Reply
  36. Avatar for marymary says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:01 am

    One thing I want to know is:
    Just what the hell is heaven?

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Jessica HetimanJessica Hetiman says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:02 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…. Where have all the Anvils gone?

    Reply
  38. Avatar for Erin @ The Great IndoorsErin @ The Great Indoors says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:02 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    Seriously, there must be aliens somewhere– where are they, how have they hidden from us, and are they waaaaaatchingggg usssss?

    Reply
  39. Avatar for KimberlyKimberly says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:05 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    why words start to sound funny when you repeat them over and over.

    Reply
  40. Avatar for ShaynaShayna says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:05 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…How’d you know that last night my husband I were deciding on colors to paint our bathroom? Perfect timing! :)

    Reply
  41. Avatar for BrandiBrandi says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:05 am

    The one thing I want to know is why do we need mosquitos!

    Reply
  42. Avatar for KimKim says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:06 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… why they stop making cute, affordable baby boy clothes at the 12 month mark.

    Reply
  43. Avatar for SaraSara says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:07 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS… what my sweet baby will look like! She’ll be here in December!!!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for LindaLinda says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:07 am

    The ONE thing I want to know is…what was up with Kim K’s wedding headpiece? So ugly! Ha ha ha ha

    Reply
  45. Avatar for Samm SpanglerSamm Spangler says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:08 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…
    why my dogs insist on bringing the squeeky toy into my office the MOMENT i get on a conference call… yay for working at home!

    Reply
  46. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:09 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…. why I love to paint so much… really I have issues ;).

    Reply
  47. Avatar for natalie G.natalie G. says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:10 am

    One thing I want to know is, Where did I misplace the new stash of California Baby products I bought for my daughter and can’t find anywhere?!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for WhitneyWhitney says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:10 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS when will I ever find the time to do all the things I’ve pinned on pinterest???

    Reply
  49. Avatar for CourtneyCourtney says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:10 am

    O

    Reply
  50. Avatar for jaejae says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:10 am

    ONE THING I WANT TO KNOW IS…does a *diy* paint job on
    ugly outdated laminate countertops REALLY hold up to
    daily use? I see lots of gorgeous pics but never any
    follow up posts after months of daily use.

    (And I mean diy all the way – those kits end up costing
    almost as much as replacement.)

    Reply
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