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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Stain Master

| By John Petersik | April 13, 2009 | 246 Comments

Fab Freebie: Stain Master

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

Lately we’ve been doing lots of thinking about how to bring our dull front porch back to life for the BHG 48-Hour Challenge. We did a rough stain and seal job a couple years back, but its vibrancy was long gone and we knew there had to be a few more interesting options. Cue (with perfect timing) an e-mail from Olympic Paint reminding us about their great line of exterior stains. And, since we love sharing the love, we asked  “how about giving away some exterior stain to some of our readers?” I think you can guess what their answer was…

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Yup, we scored THREE gallons of Oympic Exterior Stain to give away to a trio of randomly selected readers. If you’ve got a deck or porch that needs a fresh face, they’ve got toners and semi-transparent stains a plenty. If you’re looking to inject some color into some outdoor furniture or fencing, they’ve got over 110 solid tones to pick from. And if you’re ready to update your cedar siding… well, you’ll probably need a few extra gallons for that project, but a free one will certainly get you started. And might we suggest one of these cool blue hues?

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To enter to win, just comment on this post with the words “I’M A STAIN MASTER” by Wednesday, April 15th at 8pm EST. And if you haven’t quite mastered staining yet, why not tell us something you do consider yourself to be a master at. Gardening? Business administration? The Stair Master? Whatever it is, we’ll choose three random winners using random.org and announce them on Thursday. These prizes can be shipped to the US and Canada; please limit one entry per e-mail address. Good luck…

Learn more about how our freebies work at our Giveaway FAQs. Images courtesy of Olympic Paint.

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  1. Avatar for traceytracey says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!!!

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  2. Avatar for MikaelaMikaela says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER” Not a master at anything at all it seems. Pretty sure I’m always learning something new!!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for ErynEryn says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I’m a stainmaster.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for SharifSharif says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER… OK, maybe not, but I am good at commenting quickly?

    Reply
  5. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    I’m A Stain Master!

    Well, truth be told, I’m very much a “stain amateur,” but I like to consider myself a master list-maker. I make lists for any and everything, and the habit really helps keep our small household running smoothly. So hopefully we’ll be adding a staining project to the lists :)

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  6. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    I”M A STAINMASTER!!!
    I’m a master at finding projects I’d like to do one day. (And by the way, re-doing our front porch floor is one of them ;-))

    Reply
  7. Avatar for sarahsarah says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    i’m a stain master! but i’m an expert at making people laugh :)

    Reply
  8. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER! Our deck is in desperate need of a stain. We just got it powerwashed and have been evaluating our stain options.

    Reply
  9. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER

    I’m not sure I would say I’m a master at cooking but I do pretty well in the kitchen. I love to expirement and try new things..so basically I look forward to attempting to master new recipes.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for VanessaVanessa says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    “I’m a Stainmaster!!!”

    For anyone who watches Seinfeld I really wanted to write “I am a master of my domain.” I don’t think that will get me a free gallon of stain though! I really need it too – we are building a deck!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for TDTD says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:09 pm

    I am a Stain Master! Not really! But I would like to be.

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  12. Avatar for AudreyAudrey says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!

    This is coming at the right time! My husband just pressure washed our deck and we’re looking into what to do to it – a can of free stain would be the perfect solution!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!!! Oooohh, my deck could really use this (big time). While I may not be a stain master in real life, I am willing to learn! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER”

    Reply
  15. Avatar for Courtney McIlwainCourtney McIlwain says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I’m a stain master!!!! And also an excellent crafter.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    I’m a stain master.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for SiobhanSiobhan says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for laurenlauren says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER

    perfect timing! we’re wanting to stain our side door steps. i’m a master at planning projects — that i don’t always get around to starting…

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  19. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER! Our big summer project involves expanding our deck… this would be perfect!

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  20. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!!
    I’m a master at making To-Do lists for me and my husband!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for Rachel H.Rachel H. says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER

    My deck and front porch can use a new coat of stain!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for KatyKaty says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER! and a color master! I work as a graphic designer, and every day I learn more and more how important the right color is (and how much I love it!)

    Reply
  23. Avatar for Carrie L.Carrie L. says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER”…Actually not even close! Im a jack of all trades kind of girl!

    We are building a new deck this summer.

    Reply
  24. Avatar for Rebecca MusserRebecca Musser says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER…wannabe. My deck needs help.

    Reply
  25. Avatar for JennJenn says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    I’m a stainmaster! and a master of procrastination, at the moment….

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  26. Avatar for JenJen says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    I am a GARDEN MASTER! But I’d like to become a STAIN MASTER almost as much as my deck would like me to become a stain master :)

    Reply
  27. Avatar for LizLiz says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!

    Thank you YHL for another great give-away.

    Reply
  28. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER… ready to tackle our swing set!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for kelly kettrickkelly kettrick says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    I’m a stain master!!! After the patio project is complete (90% there!) the deck is next!!!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for elizabethelizabeth says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    I’m a stainmaster!! We need to stain our privacy fence this summer…

    Reply
  31. Avatar for BrandyBrandy says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER! We just bought a new house and the deck could use this!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for LeighLeigh says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    I’m a stainmaster. I’m a master at procrastinating :)

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Dana MillerDana Miller says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER!” Our cozy (i.e., small) backyard deck could use some TLC.

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Melissa E.Melissa E. says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    I’m a stainmaster, and it’s time to update the back deck!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for Beverly LynnBeverly Lynn says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER”

    I am trying to become a master at photography. I love it! But I am definitely a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none type of person. But hey, if you need some portraits or pictures done, and want them cheap ’cause I am still building my portfolio and working towards my ‘master’ status, let me know! beverlylynn.jeremyweber.com

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  36. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER

    This is such perfect timing… I need to stain my stoop’s steps, my neighbor is giving us dirty looks! I’m not a master at staining but I am a master shopper. :)

    Reply
  37. Avatar for KaraKara says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER

    Reply
  38. Avatar for MeaghanMeaghan says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    I’M A STAINMASTER! Or at least I hope to become one if I win this!

    Reply
  39. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for EllenEllen says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    I’M A STAIN MASTER!!!!!!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for LauriLauri says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER”

    Reply
  42. Avatar for SylviaSylvia says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    I’m a stain master.

    Reply
  43. Avatar for GraceGrace says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    I am a stain master. We’re actually going to redo our front porch to match the rest of our house. Our house is a grey blue, our porch… light neon baby blue…

    Reply
  44. Avatar for AnthonyAnthony says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER”

    Reply
  45. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I’m a stain master! I want to help my sister stain a handmade table she’s in the process of making :)

    Reply
  46. Avatar for TiffanyTiffany says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I’m a stain master. Well, not yet, but I have a outdoor table that really needs a revival.

    Reply
  47. Avatar for RobynRobyn says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I’m a stain master! I always stain my porch furniture, and I only have part of my fence done. I really need to finish it!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for JaimeeJaimee says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I’m a Stain Master!
    I am a master and baking chocolate chip cookies!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I’M A STAINMASTER! I don’t consider myself a master at many things, but I can make a mean enchilada dinner!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    April 13, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    “I’M A STAIN MASTER”

    My porch is in desperate need of something….probably something more than paint!

    Reply
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