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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: License To Skil

| By John Petersik | June 8, 2009 | 947 Comments

Fab Freebie: License To Skil

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

Hey there yard warriors. Looking to add another tool to your arsenal? Well, this week we’re giving away the new Skil Isio 2-in-1 Shrub and Grass Shear.

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This handy little guy works off of a rechargeable battery (woot woot, no cords) and comes with two blades that you can swap in without even breaking out the screwdriver (woot woot, no tools). So whether you’ve gotta show your overgrown shrubs who’s boss or need to bring the smack down on some border grass, here’s your new weapon.

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So here’s the scoop on this week’s Skil giveaway:

  • PRIZE: Skil Isio 2-in-1 Cordless Shrub and Grass Shear (which retails for $80 at Lowe’s)
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “I NEED SKILLS” and…
  • FUN BONUS QUESTION: What personal skill do you wish you had (or were better at)? Playing an instrument? Being more patient? Um… juggling?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, June 10th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • ELIGIBILITY: This bad boy ships to the US only.
  • THE USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address permitted. Winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday.

The other dirty details about our freebies can be found on our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Skil.

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Comments

  1. Mia says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!!

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    I need some skills!

    Reply
  3. Rutuja says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!

    Would love to learn to sow curtains!! Though I cant imagine how to get started since I dont have a sewing machine!

    Reply
  4. Rebekah says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!

    I wish I was skilled in making random.org select my number!! :)

    Reply
  5. Karrie says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    I need skills…mad dancing skilz that is! I’ve got “So You Think You Can Dance” fever!

    Reply
  6. LindsB says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    “I NEED SKILLS”- and for the bonus question, I wish I was a better seamstress. I can sew a straight line, but I wish I could sew things that were a tad more difficult.

    Reply
  7. Diane says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    I NEED SKILLS ….at playing Guitar Hero on the Wii. I truly suck at it – how sad is it that a 10 year old beat me this weekend???? Sigh – I’ll never be a real guitar hero but I can still dream (while playing Pat Benetar!!!)

    Thanks for all the great give-aways lately, you two!

    Reply
  8. layersofmeaning says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!

    Reply
  9. Melody says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    “I NEED SKILLS”

    I wish I was more creative. I look at all these blogs, including yours, for wonderful inspiration because I can’t create things like y’all can!

    Reply
  10. Sunny says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    I NEED SKILLS! Badly! We are actually really needing to get one of these… our new shrubs are quickly becoming unmanageable. This shear would sure help out in that department. Thanks for the chance to win! Oh, and I’d like to be skillful in keeping clutter to a minimum like you guys do. I’m too sentimental and keep everything!

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    I NEED SKILLS…pretty please.

    Reply
  12. Heather says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    I NEED SKILLS

    Mostly when it comes to landscaping actually, so this would sure help!

    Reply
  13. lisa says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    I NEED SKILLS

    Specifically I’d like to have the skill to play guitar. I played Piano and French Horn (don’t ask me why!?!?) growing up but I have always wanted to play guitar!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      June 8, 2009 at 1:54 pm

      Lisa,

      NO WAY! John played the french horn. Cute cute cute.

      xo,
      s

  14. Jennifer says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    I need skills! :)

    Reply
  15. Dianne says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    I NEED SKILLS.

    Reply
  16. Janny A. says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    I need some skills!!

    Reply
  17. Melissa says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    “I NEED SKILLS”

    Reply
  18. priscilla says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    i need mad skillz! wish i had skills with graphic designing/adope photoshop!

    Reply
  19. Beverly Lynn says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    I NEED SKILLS! I need better organization skills. . .

    Reply
  20. Karen says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    I NEED SKILLS…would love to learn to knit and make yummy gifts for family and friends.

    Reply
  21. Lindsey says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    I NEED SKILLS! And I wish I had the skills to coordinate colors!

    Reply
  22. anna cordes says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    i need skills. um. basketball. for sure. being 6 feet tall and not really being able to do much but rebound causes funny looks when people ask and i tell them “no i don’t play basketball”

    Reply
  23. alison chandler says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    I need skills…and I wish I could bust a move like it was going out of style!

    Reply
  24. Emma says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!

    Reply
  25. Jill says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    I NEED SKILLS! I need creativity in general. My husband is a photographer, so he is plenty creative, but me, not so much, I’m definitely lacking in that department.

    Reply
  26. Andrea Horton says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    “I NEED SKILLS! I wish I had shrub trimming skills! I was trying to trim my hedge yesterday and I just screwed it all up! I even considered making a hippo shape out of it just to be interesting, lol. It would probably look better than a normal hedge shape. Maybe the cool tool will help me! :)

    Reply
  27. Gretchen says

    June 8, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    I NEED SKILLS…with photography and photoshop. I’m drooling over a new camera.

    Reply
  28. Jennifer says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    I NEED SKILLS…..I need to paint trim better

    Reply
  29. JessG says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!
    I wish I had better home improvement skills! My father and father-in-law can fix anything and build anything – unfortunately, neither me nor my husband inherited any of those skills.

    Reply
  30. Kate says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    I need skills!! Particularly, green thumbery skills. For that money tree I’m trying to grow out back.

    Reply
  31. Letty says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    I NEED SKILLS! I’m a frustrated carpenter deep inside… only wish I knew how to actually build things!

    Reply
  32. Alison says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I need skills! I wish I had better baking skills.

    Reply
  33. Carol says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    “I NEED SKILLS” …to win these contests! Actually other than more patience (which is a lifelong pursuit of mine) I’d love woodworking skills. I can do just about anything with a needle (knit, crochet, needlepoint, etc.) and am not half bad with a paintbrush but have not done much with wood yet although DH bought me a compound mitre saw one year for a gift – guess who uses it?

    Reply
  34. Holly says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!!!

    And I wish I were more artsy and creative… like *some* people!

    Reply
  35. Jennifer says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!

    As for personal skills, I wish I were better at learning foreign languages. I’m surrounded by different dialects and hate that I can only speak English despite my best efforts….

    Reply
  36. Krysta says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    I NEED SKILLS… I close on my first home in 23 days and need some lawn & garden tools. For the bonus question…I wish I had more skills at growing houseplants. I love how fresh they make a space feel when they’re nice and green but mine tend to turn brown way to fast. :(

    Reply
  37. Teresa says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    I NEED SKILLS! I wish I could draw. My stick figures even look bad!

    Reply
  38. Lori H says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    I NEED SKILLS ! I have always wished that I could sing well. Not that it stops me from singing at the top of my lungs when I am alone, but it would be nice to be able to sing when others are around without creating a scene, or pain.

    Reply
  39. Denise says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    I Need Skills!

    Reply
  40. Brian says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    I need skills…I’d wish I could somehow make the corners on the crown moulding and chair rails actually come together so I don’t spend all week filling in with caulk!

    Reply
  41. kristin jo says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I need skills! I am a single gal trying to run and update a 1940s ranch. every tool helps. my border grass is going to seed! I can’t hire a lawn service b/c a past owner (bless them) put the gate in front of the steps from the deck. ??!

    Reply
  42. Tracy says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I NEED SKILLS… preferably those that deter clutter, especailly paper clutter.

    Reply
  43. Kate says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I need Skills!

    I wish I knew how to sew. Somehow I got the only non-sewing genes in my family (gma, mom and sis all sew beautifully).

    Reply
  44. Kim says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!!

    Reply
  45. Diana says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    I NEED SKILLS..
    I wish I could sing or dance..totally can’t do either while my hubby is good at both.

    Reply
  46. Taryn says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    I NEED SKILLS…in housekeeping! (at least that’s what my husband tells me!) : )

    Reply
  47. Rachel says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!

    Reply
  48. Melissa says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!

    I wish I had better painting & drawing skills.

    Reply
  49. Anne says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    I NEED SKILLS!!!!
    I wish I could calm done and not start 8 projects at once and feel they all need to be done NOW :) really I think my husband wishes I had that skill.!

    Reply
  50. Maureen says

    June 8, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    I NEED SKILLS! I wish I could sing- actually, I don’t need to be good I just wish I could carry a tune! The “songs” I “sing” are usually made up and aren’t good…at all.

    Reply
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