*** 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.
Brady says
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I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product of painted kitchen cabinets and fireplace — all white! Hopefully it’s not a sign of the snowy winters ahead in my first home :)
Traci says
Talk to me! Our basement needs a major renovation, but since we’re on a tight budget we’re going to have to be creative and compromise a bit. Can’t wait until it’s finished – looking forward to some cozy winter days in our new basement!!!
Tricia says
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We need to finish the drywall work in the guest bedroom so our guests don’t have to sleep on the couch!
Trisha says
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Currently elbow deep in white paint, spackle, and deck stain as I work on sprucing up our enclosed porch. On the list for the fall/winter refinishing the hardwood floors in our kitchen and entry way.
Brittany says
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My fall/winter plans are to adjust to being a new mom! Our little one is due Oct 11!!
Christine B says
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Ugh our master bathroom. The one room we have yet to renovate. . .
Mai says
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Diane says
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My Fall plans include re-doing the home office. It needs paint and new furnishings!
Jennifer W. says
Talk to ME! I’m on the hunt for a large bookshelf/display furniture piece…maybe this fall I will find it!
Sherry G says
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Thanks, what a great giveaway! We’re really looking forward to re-doing our master bedroom and bath :)
Tessah says
Talk to me… This fall I’ll be ramping up the mum-age in our new DIY 8 foot window box:)
krista says
TALK TO ME! This fall we plan to take down our ugly deck and reuse the wood for a subfloor in the basement. Not uber exciting but it will help to get our storage organized & dry!
michelle@decorandthedog says
Talk to Me! Sealing our granite counters..seems like a good thing to do when it gets cooler!
tamara says
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what a fab giveaway (as usual). we are thinking of painting the kitchen cabinets and finishing off the backyard fence!
Kayla says
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We just moved into our first house, so our to do list is endless right now…but we are enjoying doing each project so far!
Zhaleh says
Talk to me! I’d like to get some curtains up to help with the winter chill. Given our recent over 100 temperatures, I’ve got some time to think about it.
Kay says
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I’d like to put up wainscot panelling in my dining room!
Ashley M says
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Our fall plans include buying our first home! The house we want needs lots of work, but we would start with the floors. Also I can’t wait to decorate for Christmas!!
Linzi Hamilton says
Talk to me! My husband was deployed last year for our first Christmas so I’m dying to decorate and trim the tree this year!!
erika says
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honestly, i love any and all rearranging…i am hoping to finally finish spray painting my bookshelf-that-doubles-as-a-room-divider to give my room some more POP. =)
Ellie says
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We just moved into our first home and need some serious decorating things! New sofas and nicer bookcases are at the top of my list :)
Brandi Z says
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I’m looking forward to finally adding some color to my boring beige walls this fall!
Alanna says
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As soon as I get a job (soon, please?) I will be moving into my own apartment. I have lots of projects planned! One I’ll do right away is refinish my old, peeling-paint glider bench for my little porch. I’m going to sand it down and paint it hot pink. :)
Veronica says
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I’m planning on cleaning out my garage and having a garage sale from my new home so that I can actually drive into it once the weather cools off!
Regina Gibson says
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Add area rugs, paint cabinets, and other such fun :)
Michelle says
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The bedroom.. will it ever be done?
JennD says
TALK TO ME!! We are planning on refinishing our 70’s basement!
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I want to do some furniture refinishing, but have to wait until it gets a little cooler (and the mosquitoes die out) to do it outside.
Jessica B. says
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Melissa says
TALK TO ME! Major lanudry and bathroom switcheroo going on here!!
effika says
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Getting our fireplace in working order, and re-doing all our summery decorating throughout the house to nice cozy fall & winter themes.
Lindsay says
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K (Barking Babymama) says
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I am in the midst of decorating my boys’ bathroom, and would love to finally (4 1/2 years after moving in) tackle our completely blank slate white-walled guest bathroom too!
Tina M says
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I’d love to redo my husbands office as a surprise when he’s gone on a business trip! Lots to paint and decorate in that room!
Kristina says
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I have been sidetracked from any house-stuff because we have a brand-new puppy…
However, our front door desperately needs repainting. I’d like to paint it a funky color, but we’re already rocking three different shades on the front of our house.
Heather says
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My upcoming project is to make my room more “comfy”… I’ve been a little too focused on it looking perfect… I need some soft rugs, a new bed frame, and other textural pieces.
Mandy says
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I am painting vertical stripes in my son’s room for the first time tomorrow – I am super nervous! Thank you for all your painting tips. :)
Laura says
talk to me! boyfriend and i are planning on diy-ing our own headboard with some reclaimed lumber and a jig saw. wish us luck…
Amanda says
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We’re planning to do a dormant seeding in the yard with hopes for a lush lawn come spring!
Liesl says
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I’m having a hard time making our 2br apartment feel like “home” after moving from our 3br house. Ugh. Space is precious, as we are expecting a baby in October through adoption and recently became licensed foster parents as well. Must find a way to conquer clutter, yet still keep the stuff we use frequently and/or need for kiddos? Free, Professional organizing services, anyone?? :) Please?
Lindsay says
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And fall is the perfect time for woodworking projects (there’s a headboard in my future!) here in Los Angeles. :)
Jenny says
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I love decorating for fall, but this year we are also decorating a nursery for our second child, due November 20th. We get to do a girl room this time!
Jamie says
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I would settle for finishing hanging the pictures in the house–we moved in almost 2 months ago.
Wendy says
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Natalie says
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We need to update our holiday decorations this year!!
Wynnie says
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I’m sooo excited to decorate for Halloween!!
KristynA says
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I’m looking forward to fall decor- woven placements, painted gourds, moss, and candles.
And I may have already made a winter wreath with a snowflake or two on it (guess I should wait a couple months to hang that) :)
Kris says
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This winter I hope to cut/finish an opening between the dining room and family room of our new house.
Krystal Przybylski says
TALK TO ME!!! PRETTY PLEASE :)
My husband and I are just a couple of youngsters who are completely in love with their old house too. We are looking to start our family this fall and need to fix up our small spare bedroom for our future bean or beanette. I love me some Crate & Barrel!!!
Katie A. says
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I’m absolutely itching for fall! I can’t wait to rake leaves and put up Halloween decorations!