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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Talk About Home Improvement

| By John Petersik | August 15, 2011 | 6,405 Comments

Fab Freebie: Talk About Home Improvement

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

Random.org got his random on and selected our winner as… Tracey @ Tropical Happiness (who just moved into a new house last week so she has lots of shopping to do). Congrats! For everyone else, keep that chin up – you can still enter the Hometalk $500 Lowe’s gift card giveaway through Sunday.

You may already know that Hometalk is a community of home improvement experts (including some familiar HGTV faces) and fellower DIYers sharing home and garden projects, advice, and even contractors. And for this week’s giveaway they’re majorly hooking someone up… to the tune of a $500 gift card to Crate & Barrel!

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And as if that weren’t enough, over on their site they’re also giving away another 500 bucks (this time to Lowe’s). So to get in on that little bonus freebie, you can answer their quick poll question (about what outdoor summer project you still need to tackle – btw, our answer is C), sign up for a free account, and then cross your fingers really hard. Of course you can just enter for the Crate & Barrel gift card by commenting over here (or the Lowe’s card over there) so there’s no pressure to do both.

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  • PRIZE: A $500 gift card to Crate & Barrel courtesy of Hometalk
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “TALK TO ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … since Hometalk is polling folks about their summer projects, let’s cover your fall & winter plans here. What’s on your to-tackle list later this year? Maybe updating your fireplace just in time for cooler weather? Or redoing your bedroom for those cold winter nights? Or are you just itching to decorate for Halloween and Christmas already?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, August 17th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner 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 morning 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 Hometalk.

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Comments

  1. Brittney says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Talk to me! I’d love the chance to scoop up some cozy blankets and fall decorations for our place!

    Reply
  2. Alicen says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We need to finish a closet overhaul and we’ve got quite a few nursery projects we need to do before little bundle comes around Oct. 1 :).

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    TALK TO ME!!!!

    Reply
  4. Priscilla K. says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    TALK TO ME! I’d love to finish decorating my dining room/ living room. Oh yeah… my master bedroom still is a work in progress too.

    Reply
  5. Roeshel says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Talk to Me (and count me in)! I’m a HomeTalk fan! Our fall project includes swapping a guest room and office/craft room just in time for an October out-of-town guest. We’ll cover the DIY but a little help with the decorating budget would be awesome! ;)

    Reply
  6. alexh says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I rent a dingy converted factory loft in Brooklyn with a few roommates and we are hoping to spruce it up with some nice glossy paint and new furniture.

    Reply
  7. Kimberli Smith says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  8. Christine says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    “TALK TO ME!” Completely re-do our master bedroom patio which is in the front of our house – take out cement/replace with pavers, create some sort of privacy enclosure that still allows light in, install outdoor surf shower.

    Reply
  9. Cassie says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    Talk to me!

    I’m mustering up some courage to build a new dining room table.

    Reply
  10. Lynn says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Talk to me! We just bought a foreclosure so our list of things of things to do is endless!

    Reply
  11. Jamie says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We’re working on buying a new place right now, so we will be decorating the whole thing!

    Reply
  12. Mary C says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    You all have inspired us to try and bring brighter and cheerier colors into the house. That’s the goal!

    Reply
  13. Katherine says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Talk to me!

    Future project: buying a home!

    Reply
  14. Sarah Morton says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    I’m currently trying to tackle my bedroom to make it more cozy for the winter. I’ve lived here 4 years, I think it’s time for curtains!!!!

    Reply
  15. Nicole says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    Talk to me!

    I’m hoping to fully organize my new smaller apartment.

    Reply
  16. Helen says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    Talk to me! I reallllly want to get some more of our house painted lovely bright white (it’s a bit dingy and we only painted half of it when we moved here last year). Also, start on a basement conversion… nothing too ambitious!

    Reply
  17. Sara says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I still have not finished decorating my condo after being in it for almost a full year! That’s my goal this fall and winter.

    Reply
  18. Hayley says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    TALK TO ME!!!!!!

    Reply
  19. Cindi says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  20. Kallie says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    We desperately need to replace our carpets which have been yucky from the previous owners for over 2 years!!!

    Reply
  21. Mona says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Perhaps, I’ll finally finish refinishing the kitchen floor…

    Reply
  22. Lesley says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Talk to me!

    Not sure yet! We’ll be moving in the next 30-45 days. Hopefully, we’ll find the perfect house with a lot of projects ahead!

    Reply
  23. Amy O'Brien says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Talk to me!

    Reply
  24. Megan says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I have SO many projects I want to do. I am studying for the CPA exam and will (hopefully!) be done August 31. Probably the first thing will be my older son’s big boy room! I am SO excited about it!

    Reply
  25. Megan says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Talk to me!

    My husband and I are going to make concrete counter tops for our kitchen!

    Reply
  26. Maggie Rose says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Reply
  27. Michele says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    I want a whole new house to redecorate this fall!

    Reply
  28. Brittney says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Talk to me! I’m waiting to start decorating for Christmas already!

    Reply
  29. Julie says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I was inspired by your front door makeover and want to paint my front door this fall!

    Reply
  30. Sara W. says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    TALK TO ME!!!
    Our goal for fall is to get our yard in order so that in the Spring we have tons of green grass!! I am so excited for the upcoming holidays since we have a new baby in the house – there will be an explosion of decorations this year :)

    Reply
  31. jen says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    TALK TO ME! Finishing touches to make our house a home.

    Reply
  32. monica says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    I’d love to cozy up my living room just in time for some cool weather entertaining – namely for our newly established game nights! Maybe Sherry can recommend some great throw pillows? (wishful thinking!)

    Reply
  33. Relevant Notes says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Talk to me! There’s a very empty corner in the living room in my apartment – looking to fill it hopefully.

    Reply
  34. Julie in TX says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Talk to me!! I have a gallery wall I’ve been meaning to finish for months now!

    Reply
  35. tobe | because it's awesome says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    **TALK TO ME!**
    we’re looking for our future home right now, and are planning on a fixer uppper. so odds are good that you can name a room and it’s getting redone :)

    Reply
  36. Kelly Michelle says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Talk to Me! please. We are super excited to redo the bathroom! It will be our first big DIY project together (my fiance and I ) :) and I cannot get enough of our trips to the local home improvement store together.

    Reply
  37. Rene says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    TALK TO ME!!

    Just got back from vacation to find our big maple tree split and crashed into our house, so after the tree is removed, the hole repaired, and my son’s bedroom free of the water damage it suffered, I’d like to finish my in-progress office conversion, then tackle the kitchen!

    Reply
  38. meredith says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    Can’t wait to install bead board in my kitchen and bathroom in the coming weeks!

    Reply
  39. Lia says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    TALK TO ME!
    We just bought our very first home…our biggest project that we’d like to complete: replacing the obnoxious sliding doors that we currently have on both of our closets and replacing them with beautiful French doors.

    Reply
  40. Yvonne P. says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Talk to me!

    So many things, so little time! Don’t even know where to start….

    Reply
  41. Kyla says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    Talk to me!

    Reply
  42. Sarah for Real says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Talk to me!!!

    Reply
  43. Casey J says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Talk to me! My projects..paint my bathroom and maybe my front door a fun color. Fall and cool weather can’t get here soon enough!!

    Reply
  44. Rachael Anne says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Talk to me!

    Our big fall and winter plans are to redo our front porch and remodel our kitchen. It’ll be a lot to take on but very much worth it.

    Reply
  45. Amy @ Lovely Nest says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    talk to me!

    I’d love to fix up our laundry room, which is currently just a room with our washer and dryer. It needs some color, storage & maybe some fun accessories!

    Reply
  46. Andrea says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Ripping out old carpet and painting the cement floor!

    Reply
  47. Kyley at Painting Pony says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Talk to Me!

    I desperately want to redo our home office this fall. It’s such a mess and in need of a major upgrade!

    Reply
  48. kiane says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    talk to me!

    getting ready to move to texas so i’ve got lots of stuff to do!

    Reply
  49. Sara says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Talk to me!

    I have a bathroom that needs some updating.

    Reply
  50. Sara says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    TALK TO ME!

    Our projects are a nursery and repairing a hallway’s wood flooring since we had a leaky water heater.

    Reply
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