*** 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!
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.
- 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.
Andrea says
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I can’t even begin to cover all the things on our to do list.. new floors for half the house.. re grout in the guest bath.. paint all our ceilings.. it goes on..
Elizabeth P says
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My future projects include making curtains for my bedroom, finishing hanging everything up in my new apartment, replacing the light in my closet, fixing up the kitchen, and finding a pretty sign to hang over my bed.
Alaina says
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Erin says
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I’d like to find some really good storage solutions for our apartment that makes it possible to be organized in a small space!
Rose T says
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I definitely want to get some bulbs & some bushes in the front yard planted…we will see!
Sarah says
TALK TO ME! We have major fall/winter decorating plans over here… creating a “man cave” room for the bf, buying new linens for our new king size bed, and redecorating the guest room!
J&JHome says
Talk to me! I’ll be working on my front porch. It needs major love.
Amanda Michelson says
Talk to me! {Please and thank you!}
We are moving a few weeks after Baby #2 gets here to be closer to my parents. Our rental house is full of hardwood floors, so we’ll need some new rugs for the babes to crawl on!
Liz says
Talk to me! I really need to finish up decorating my guest room and de-cluttering my office. A gift card to C&B would so help!
Heather L says
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My future project is updating/organizing my home office… it’s so ugly right now. Needless to say I have been reading your office posts lately with much anticipation!
Rlk says
Talk to me! I’m planning on finally making curtains for all the windows!
Zed says
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I want to actually make a list of projects to tackle, and a time-frame for doing so, rather than just doing it all by the seat of my pants. Choosing and buying new bedding has to be #1 on the list, though.
Sweet T says
Talk to me!! We’re planning on making over our front porch this fall!
Rebecca says
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we’re re-doing the floors in our kitchen, entryway and bathroom, and re-doing the decor in our living room :)
Les Amoureux says
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Personally, I’m ready to decorate for fall and Christmas – but we’re looking to update our furnishings in our new apartment….these hardwoods are gorgeous and we’re looking for some great shabby chic furniture to set them off!
Abbey says
Talk to me….backyard landscaping/wood floors in dinning room
Ashley L. says
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If I stay in my current apartment, I’d like to work on making the place more me, rather than my parents.
If I move out with my boyfriend, he and I will have an interesting chat (read: battle) about our different tastes.
Sabrina F. says
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Since we are expecting our second child in 5 weeks, we are desperately trying to finish all the little “projects” we’ve begun. Let’s see, painting the house trim and front door Williamsburg Blue, move the plants around in the flowerbed, trim the burning bushes, steam clean our carpets, repair the foyer by the back door…and much more!
We would love the C&B gift card, my favorite store!
Jody McComas says
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Our house has so many projects that need to be done I’m not even sure where to begin.
Nicole P. says
TALK TO ME! This fall, I will undertake a major master bedroom closet overhaul: Spackle, paint, tons of shelving…plus all the patio furniture is getting a nice coat of ORB!
Kate says
Talk to me! We’re planning on re-doing our bedroom with new carpet, furniture, etc. Prepping for a cozy winter spent in bed with our newborn.
Lisa T says
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Plan to work on our dining room & office this year!
Jenn says
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My mom used to go crazy decorating for Halloween, but had to move into an apartment a few years ago. This will be the first Halloween we’ll be homeowners and she is DYING to help decorate for Halloween…and I’m feeling the pressure to show her I can go as Halloween crazy as she can!
Ashley says
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Right now we’re working on replacing windows & insulation… among other projects. Windows & insulation are not fun, but definitely required before winter hits!
Pete says
Just finished replacing the tile in the entry. Still lots of painting to get done this fall.
Michele says
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next project? Remove the carpet from the bathroom and replace with tile ’cause…. carpet? In the bathroom? No sir.
Beth says
TALK TALK TO ME –
I need to *finish* removing the oh-so-very-tacky outhouse border from around the top and middle of my bathroom walls. I thought it couldn’t get any worse when I moved in, but I was wrong. In tact border is better than some of said border and some scraped off. Also would like to refinish a lamp that I bought at a consignment place. Thanks for all your inspiration!
Ashley says
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Next on our to do list is painting the bedroom and updating some of the furniture in there. I can’t wait!
Claudine says
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We’re planning on finally putting in a washer and dryer and hoping to fix up the kitchen this fall & winter.
Erin says
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I plan on decking out my dorm room so it feels homey instead of sterile.
Liz says
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My plans are just to install blinds on all the windows.
jonelle says
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our fall project is new flooring in the entire house! It is our first project since we moved un together and got married. So far, the newlywed home projects are going great!
tara says
TALK TO ME! Funny enough, our Fall plans include exactly what you just posted about, painting and sprucing up our front door and hardware. We also have porch lights that are way too small for the house so we plan to replace them as well. And Bravo on the awesomeness that is your front door. Love the yellow. It looks great!
Maggie D says
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Jessicah says
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I’m planning to put down some pavers to extend our front porch (I was playing close attention to your paving stone tutorials earlier this year!) and then create some sort of potted herb/plant garden.
Krista Haws says
“Talk to me!” We REALLY need to finish our front yard! Yikes! lol
Lea says
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Getting organized is constantly on the To Do list. Darn these piles of laundry with no drawers to call home.
Kristen says
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My hubs and I bought a townhouse in 2009 and have yet to decorate! Sad, I know. So I’ve slowly been working on it!
Adeline says
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I’ve been wanting to get a big shaggy rug for my living room! This gift card will be perfect!
Erin says
Talk to me! We just bought a house that currently contains some unexpected tenants, meaning European Hornets. Current project=evict said hornets.
Christine says
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A new patio is on our list this fall.
Chrissi says
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I just moved into a college house with my roomies so this fall slash winter the goals are to tackle everything!
Mari_bury says
Talk to me! I would love to update our master bedroom! With 3 little kiddos, hubby and I need our own special and private retreat !
Jamie says
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Tara @ thriftycanadianshopper says
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Bring on the Christmas decorating :)
Tracy says
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Nicole M says
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Moving in the fall so everything will be our next projects!
Nicole says
Talk to me!! Woot woot! Love that u guys do these give aways
Melanie says
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Future project: I am planning on going all out for Halloween this year. It is my favorite holiday, and will be super special this year as it is my first wedding anniversary. :)
amy says
talk to me… cute kitchen stuff!