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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Tool Time

| By John Petersik | March 23, 2009 | 990 Comments

Fab Freebie: Tool Time

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

I’m not even going to dance around this one: we’ve got a $200 Home Depot gift card up for grabs.

This week’s stellar prize comes direct from Home Depot themselves as part of their “What’s Your Pro Project” contest. But the good ol’ HD isn’t just asking about your upcoming heavy duty projects, they’re looking to lend a hand too. Thanks to their 1,200 local Tool Rental Centers, you can borrow over 325 professional tools, from power and hand tools to yard, garden and electrical equipment. Sure beats buying that aerator you only use once a year.

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So if you want a shot at the $200 gift card, first check out their selection of tool rentals and then comment on this post with the phrase “GOTTA GET A [insert name of tool you’d most like to rent].” That’s right, to be eligible for the prize you have to tell us what tool you’d consider renting AND what project you might tackle with it (sorry folks, we’ve gotta be sticklers on this one). For instance, I’ve already been daydreaming about renting a powerwasher to do some heavy duty clean-up on our front porch. Plus, who doesn’t like cleaning and looking like a badass at the same time? If only I could powerwash the dishes…

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Alas, we’re not eligible for the prize (soooooo jealous of you guys), but at least we get to hear about all your power tool fantasies and the pro projects you might be tackling soon. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, March 25th at 8pm EST and the prize is only available to United States residents. The one, randomly selected winner will be announced later in the week. Good luck…

Any other questions you may have are answered in our Giveaway FAQs. Screen grabs courtesy of Home Depot Tool Rental Centers.

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Comments

  1. Stacy Carlisle says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    GOTTA GET an electric breaker to get the rando peice of concrete out of my backyard and get ready for some spring landscaping! (the remains of an old shed’s concrete slab)

    Reply
  2. Shannon says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    Gotta get a tile saw!

    We are preparing to gut and redo our master bath and need to tile the shower and the floor as well as a new tile floor in our main bathroom!

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    GOTTA GET A Carpet Cleaner. We told my mom her birthday present this year would be a steam cleaning!

    Reply
  4. Malena says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    Gotta get a tiller! We have the ugliest yard on the block, and it won’t get better until we get the black clay broken up a little in order for some grass to grow! Need to plant those tomatoes, too!

    Reply
  5. Shannon says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    Gotta get a pressure washer! My patio and siding need cleaning! Love your website!!!

    Reply
  6. Laurie says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    “GOTTA GET A finish nailer.” I just received the Dewalt Dual Compound Mitre saw with laser for Christmas, but I can’t start my living room moulding project without a finish nailer. I want to add a three quarter wall height panel moulding around the perimeter of my living room and paint it a beautiful cream. I just started moving furniture to the center of the room today. This gift certificate could really make the project get done (and done faster).

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    Gotta get a tile saw… to cut floor tile for my bathroom renovations! We just bought a new house and the bathroom floors leave much to be desired. :-)

    Reply
  8. Candy Howard says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Gotta get a Tile Saw. I have an unfinished bathroom begging for some tile!

    Reply
  9. Jessi says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Gotta get a Vibratory Plate Compactor! (Say that 10 times fast)

    We are going to be laying our patio next month and we desperately need the power of this beast. Thanks for the great give-a-ways!

    Reply
  10. Beth says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    GOTTA GET AN AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER! I’m about to start repainting my living room (including the ceiling) and my office. This would cut the painting time in half, especially since it needs lots of coats of paint (going from a dark color to a light one–nuf said).

    Reply
  11. shari says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Gotta get a tile saw to put up that pesky backsplash in the kitchen!! thanks guys

    Reply
  12. Tran says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Gotta get a Home Depot Dumpster – to haul away the contents of our now gutted kitchen.

    The cabinets and fixtures are all sitting in our garage while we cut them down to bite-sized pieces to slowly toss them with our weekly trash pick up. We are trying to avoid a costly dumpster rental as we are taking our time with this kitchen remodel. It sure would be nice to have our garage back again.

    Reply
  13. Bethany Eyre says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    I gotta get a Power Pruner before the tree branches knock down my power lines!

    Reply
  14. Wendy D. says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Gotta Get a Paint Sprayer. I have a dungeon like basement and a creepy old garage I’d love to coat head to toe.

    Reply
  15. Kristin says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    Gotta get a paint sprayer! We just moved into a new house and have big plans to sand and paint our kitchen cabinets from the light oak that they are now, to a sweet black. I’m sure we can handle the sanding, but the paint sprayer would make the whole process go a lot quicker I’m sure!

    I don’t know if you can have 2 things you want, but we also gotta get a carpet cleaner! Our carpet in our house is not exactly looking it’s best and I would love to get in there and make it look new again!

    Reply
  16. sabrina says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    Gotta get a rear-tine tiller!

    We have a huge backyard screaming for an organic, homegrown garden to fill our tummies with its delicious bounty! But first, we gotta break up the dirt, add some food for the plants, and get it ready with the tiller!

    Reply
  17. michelle says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    Gotta get an pressure washer!

    Reply
  18. Melissa Devenney says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    Gotta get an aerator! We would love to have a nice-looking yard this year and I know that aerating is important to keep the soil happy and non-compacted!

    Reply
  19. Lynett says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Gotta get a power washer!!! Not for me, but my husband has been bugging me for one so he can clean the pool deck and front porch!!!!

    Reply
  20. Heather says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    GOTTA GET A tile saw. We’ve had a boring concrete slab at the front of the house that we want to tile with saltillo tiles.

    Reply
  21. Cecily T says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    Gotta get a 4 HP Aerator for the lawn! After I saw what happened with all the heavy machinery the neighbors had in for a pool last year, we know we’d better get some spec’s since we are thinking of one in the future. They are coming next week. After that, I’ll be able to put some beds in for berry bushes and veges. You wouldn’t believe how much produce my toddler can eat! Our turf here is awful; I think they stole all the topsoil when they built the houses, so I’ve got a lot of digging to do.

    Reply
  22. Taryn says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    I gotta get me a Airless Paint Sprayer! Even though we are renters, we can paint our apartment and I have recently decided that I am going to make this place our home- not just the place we sleep at night.

    Reply
  23. amy b says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    GOTTA GET AN AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER! We (ok, I mean I) painted our bedroom a pretty green (like the bedroom in the HGTV dream house) and i have to admit, i did a crappy job on the ceiling, lol. I would totally go over the spots that need it! (Painting celing=not so much fun!)

    Reply
  24. April Z says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    Gotta get an airless paint sprayer. I would really like to paint my cupboards and that would come in handy.

    Reply
  25. Katherine says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I gotta get a rear tine tiller! My boyfriend and I are venturing into gardening this year and have planted 120 containers of tomato, pepper, onion, radish, basil and mint seeds, but we haven’t tilled the area for the garden yet. We have a 20’x20′ area to tackle and that tiller would be perfect for the job!

    Reply
  26. Lacey says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    I’ve gotta get a carpet cleaner! We have some spots on our carpet and I hate them! I need to rent a carpet cleaner to get them all off. Plus it would just be a great spring cleaning chore!

    Reply
  27. Elizabeth says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Gotta get a HVLP Paint Sprayer to paint the faux tin ceiling tiles I’ve got my eye on!

    Reply
  28. Ann Marie says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Gotta get a pressure washer! I need to clean my concrete!

    Reply
  29. Rachel H. says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    Gotta get an airless paint sprayer!

    We painted the front of our house by hand, and it took forever. We need to rent an airless sprayer so we can finish the rest!!! :)

    Please note the sides and the back of the house arent painted!
    http://dogspotkc.blogspot.com/2009/01/looking-back.html

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  30. Rena says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Gotta get the 6.5 Power Washer. We moved last fall and the deck of this house desperately needs to be cleaned and then stained. Thanks

    Reply
  31. Tammy says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    No doubt about it, gotta get an aerator and tackle the mess of a backyard! That’s just wasted space out there because it’s such a mess. Maybe this is the year?

    Reply
  32. Sarah says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    Gotta get a tilesaw or airless paint sprayer to help my parents tile and paint the almost-sheetrocked basement.

    Reply
  33. Kim says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    GOTTA GET a miter saw! My husband and I wanna add wainscot to our master bedroom, but have held off since we don’t have the heavy duty miter saw to make our precise cuts. That miter saw sure would help! ;)

    Reply
  34. Julie says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    GOTTA GET a mitre saw so we can add some wainscoating and triim to our new house!

    Reply
  35. rachael clegg says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    “GOTTA GET A wet saw.” whole kitchen and dining and laundry needs new floors. and that is just the beginning. we are buying an older home that needs major updating!

    Reply
  36. Julie says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Gotta get a—-carpet cleaner–we have a dog AND carpet–not a great combo!

    Reply
  37. Kim says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    GOTTA GET a drywall lifter – that baby would have been useful in our renovations.

    Reply
  38. Harper says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    GOTTA GET A ..6.5 Power Washer

    Reply
  39. Chelsea says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    GOTTA GET A rear tine tiller – there’s a whole section of our backyard where grass/plants REFUSE to grow – I’d love to till it up and add some good dirt to finally let something live back there!

    Reply
  40. alisa says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    gotta get a drum sander to refinish my floors that are worn out!

    Reply
  41. Jenni O says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    Gotta get a Floor Maintainer! We have a garage turned den with tiled nasty vinyl. No money to replace, but we’d love to make it shiny and clean.

    Reply
  42. Emily says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    Gotta get a tilesaw so I can put my husband to work in the kitchen replacing the current crappy linoleum with nice new slate tiles!

    Reply
  43. Kelly says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    GOTTA GET A tile saw! I’d love to replace our ugly PINK tile in the bathroom!

    Reply
  44. Alexa says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Gotta get an airless paint sprayer or pressure washer!

    We’re in the process of sanding off old exterior paint and once we’re done with that a paint sprayer would be HEAVEN to getting the exterior painted.

    A pressure washer would sure help with blasting the patio, porches, and long driveway into lookin’ fantastically clean! It could even help with gettin’ some of the old paint off and cleaning out the spaces between the exterior wood siding so we can patch clean areas properly before painting.

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  45. Mandy says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Gotta get a midline tiller! Our home came complete with several flower bed, garden areas that are so overgrown and haven’t been taken care of. Having that handy thing available would make the job of preparing them for planting so much easier!
    Crossing my fingers! $200 would go a long way towards my redecor dreams!

    Reply
  46. Jen says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    Gotta get a rear tine tiller to get my beds ready for planting!! Quick! Spring is here!

    Reply
  47. megan says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    I would love a garden, so I GOTTA GET the Tiller! Thanks for another fab freebie!

    Reply
  48. kat \ Taylor Made designs says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    GOTTA GET a drum sander + a powerwasher!
    We’d like to refinish our hardwood floor in our masterbath and we have to rent a sander. Plus, I’d love to powerwash our deck. It’s looking mighty sad after this harsh winter. A gift card would help out so much! Thank you so much for this opportunity!

    Reply
  49. Julia Harts the Man says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    GOTTA GET an airless paint sprayer! Just moved into a new house an its stucco and red brick. The problem with the stucco is its PINK! AcK!

    Reply
  50. Mary S. says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    Gotta Get a Pressure Washer!!! Are you kidding? Have you seen these things? It’s like the hand of Zeus comes down and cleans your concrete, stucco, whatever!

    Reply
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