***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
Well the lucky April fool, er, person who’s getting the $500 gift card to the home improvement store of their choosing – all thanks to Hometalk! – is… Rebecca (who says she and her husband really need a router table to change out some non-functional kitchen cabinets). Congrats!
Nope, this isn’t a joke. Someone somewhere in the world is gonna win $500 this week, and it’s all thanks to Hometalk. It’s a free community where DIYers and pros can exchange projects and advice, which makes it a great spot to discover new ideas (everything from major remodels to easy cleaning tips pop up). The photo-centric boards make browsing for inspiration a breeze and connecting with the creator is just as easy. And since Hometalk is all about helping you tackle our next project, they want to give you the right tools – which is why they’re serving up a $500 gift card to your favorite home improvement store (be it Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears or something else). Not a bad way to ring in April, right?
- PRIZE: A $500 gift card to the home improvement store of your choice, courtesy of Hometalk
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “TOOL ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what tool you’ve been wanting lately and what project you’re hoping it will help you tackle. Have you had your eye on a certain saw to make your next building project easier? Do you desperately need a sewing machine for some pillow making? Or are you waiting on that nail gun to update some trim in your house?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway is available worldwide!
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, April 3rd or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners 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 for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Hometalk.
Julie Anne in Seattle says
TOOL ME! I’ve been admiring John’s fave – the Kreg Jig setup for some time, and now that I’m going to help a friend convert a garage/guest room into a full studio (with a kitchen and lots of cabinets), I’d really like to have that Kreg Jig!
Catherine A says
TOOL ME!
I’m just starting out so I have a lot of tools on my wish list but I really would like a hand sander and a pocket drill guide. I want to build a surround for our kitchen Fridge… love that built in fridge look. Thanks!
Mara says
Tool Me! I’d love a new compound miter saw. Our current one doesn’t quite cut straight, and it makes matching up corner cuts rather annoying!
Laura says
Tool me! Need to drywall master bedroom fast!
marie g. says
TOOL ME!
I need…. everything ;)
whitney says
TOOL ME! miter saw! paint sprayer! too many to name!!
Lauren says
TOOL ME!
well…. our chainsaw just bit the dust this weekend…. and we need a new floor in our living room due to allergies…. and our master bath needs some tilework done. any help at this point would be appreciated!! :-)
Stephen Moore says
Tool Me!! Sometimes it feels like we need all the tools…. but I think a dremel would come in handy .
Gretchen says
Tool me! I consulted with DH, and he tells me he has his eye on a new clamp and a miter saw.
Becky says
Tool Me! I need a good sander, a brad nailer and a really good air compressor.
Lacey-Anne Kucheran says
TOOL ME! A Router which would allow me to start on all the custom built-ins I want to build! There’s something so satisfying about a custom built-in with beautiful finished edges and the perfect combination of shelves and cupboards for exactly what you have to store that is only made SO MUCH BETTER when combined with the money saved and the sense of self achomplishement I get when I build it myself :D
Dani says
Tool me! I have been eying a few things, but recently I’ve really been wanting a good saw for a number of projects I have in mind.
Madeline says
TOOL ME! I would love a sewing machine! Mine just broke :(
Alina says
Tool Me! I’d love a belt sander.
Hill says
Tool me!
I would really like a larger volume wet/dry shop vac!
Angelo says
TOOL ME! There are way too many on the list, but a table saw would be nice
Christine says
TOOL ME!
We are in need of some tools to build a stand for our puppy Lola’s food bowls!
Karen says
TOOL ME! I need a ladder so I can hang my curtains that have been sitting here for 2 years!!!
Kara C. says
TOOL ME!!!!!
I need lots and lots of paint and painting tools for lots of upcoming projects :)
Jennifer says
Tool me!!
We really need to re-do our shower, which is leaking under the house. We just need to save up for it!
Ginny Ellis says
TOOL ME! We are ready to make our deck dreams a reality and $500 would go a long way to helping us get there. We have 45my degree angles and zippered seams in our future!
Elyse Danielle says
Tool Me! I have been wanting to redo my living room fireplace with that Lowes Airstone material, as well as paint the surrounding built-ins (and paper the backs of course!). :) Thanks!
Kelly says
Tool Me!
I need all the basics to start building some furniture. Loving the farmhouse table from Ana White.
Shana S. says
TOOL ME!
I have been desperately wishing for a fancy tree trimmer, so I can clean up my giant backyard tree before my neighbors try to kill me!
Laura Martin says
“TOOL ME” I would LOVE a paint sprayer and nail gun. Oh and an air compressor so they are both functional. My husband and I are going to begin flipping houses in the near future and these would be a HUGE help. OH, and a tile saw, cutter, whatever you call it. :-)
Mandy says
TOOL ME!
I’m in desperate need of a step-ladder! For everything. I’m not short, I’m just not tall enough… :)
Alyssa V. says
TOOL ME
I want a sander so that I can more easily update and paint my kitchen cabinets!
Jessica says
TOOL ME!
My boyfriend and I were just discussing that we should finally toss my old hand-me-down tools from my dad. They’re mismatched and frankly, just old.
We just bought a brand-spankin’-new tool box, and $500 would sure help to fill it up. For any and all projects down the road!
Heidi says
TOOL ME!
I would love a new cordless drill for my husband to eliminate the instant frustration he feels starting every project with a drill that holds a charge for about 2 seconds.
While I’m at it though, a Mitre saw would be awesome!
Martha says
Tool Me! I want a paint sprayer, but my husband would probably say a nail gun!
Heather says
TOOL ME!! I would love a multimax and to gut our upstairs 1950’s bathroom.
Kerry! says
TOOL ME!
would love a sewing machine!
Alison Corigliano says
TOOL ME!
I need lumber. Lots and lots of lumber!
Ashley B says
Tool Me!!! We need a new circular saw to make building a shed go smoother this spring!
BunnyB says
TOOL ME
On my super wish list: Ryobi ONE+ 6-tool Combo Kit
Includes a drill, impact driver, circ saw, reciprocating saw, multi-tool, and worklight! And a handy dandy bag!
Charlene says
TOOL ME!
I’ve always wanted a sewing machine to try to make little crafts, but I haven’t got around to purchasing one yet.
Erika says
TOO ME! I need a table saw to get me started with my home projects!
Jess says
Tool me with whatever it takes to redo our kitchen and bath!
Emily F says
TOOL ME!
I need to replace some of the standard tools – screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. and I want a tool cart with drawers so that I can organize everything and not have to dig through a tool box to find what I’m looking for! :)
Nicole says
TOOL ME!
Moving in with my boyfriend this summer and we’ll be tackling all sorts of projects including building furniture and whatnot!
michelle says
TOOL ME!
I could use just about anything!
Sunayna says
TOOL ME! I would love some new garden tools!
Kelsi G says
TOOL ME! I need a sewing machine, I keep borrowing my mothers!
Cathy D says
Tool Me! The man needs a new sander.
Ellen says
“TOOL ME”
We need a gas chain saw to help clean up the yard and take down some more trees. The neighbors keep making fun of our electric chain saw!!
Trude says
TOOL ME! Gardening supplies and tools is what we’re in need of. My meager attempts just aren’t cutting it. :)
Emily says
TOOL ME!
Your kreg jig posts always make me jealous!
Andrew says
TOOL ME
I’m looking forward to getting me a table saw for some projects!
Anne says
TOOL ME! I’d love a simple laser level. We’re still renting, so we don’t have anywhere to put fancy tools. Someday…
Hawley says
TOOL ME!
We need YARD tools desperately. As new home owners, we don’t even own a lawn mower yet.