*** 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.
Kim says
Talk to me!
I’m a renter… main thing on my list is to buy a house!!
Anna says
TALK TO ME! :)
NIcole says
Ohh, yes please :) Talk to me.
We have lots of painting and a deck and fance to build in our backyard!!
Jesica says
TALK TO ME!
1.) Finish stenciling in the kitchen
2.) rearrange home office, since I’ll soon be working from there!
3.) Additional lighting to the living room
Agnes says
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Kay says
TALK TO ME!
We need some serious Christmas decor this year.
Barbara says
TALK TO ME! Oh my, we have SEVERAL home improvement projects planned! After 26 years, the house needs some serious updating! First on the list is a total redo of our downstairs bath. Then it’s on to an update of the kitchen/dining room. I am hoping my husband isn’t to burned out after those 2 projects and we can then actually DECORATE the master bedroom, which has not really ever been done.
JennyB says
TALK TO ME!!
Fall project, redo my son’s room. New bedding, new wall decor and new window treatments. So exciting.
Kali says
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We have GOT to insulate the box in our basement! It’s been going on five years that we’ve been talking about it and high time we get to it! We put in new windows over a year ago and still need to paint the window trim as well… *sigh*
Allie says
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I really want to paint our dining room and do a faux wainscoting project!
Laura@FoodSnobSTL says
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Ashley says
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I would love to redecorate our guest bedroom in time for the holidays – when we will actually have guests!
Caitlin says
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Our big project is to replace the carpet (yuk) in our Master Bathroom with tile.
Jessica says
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We hope to move this winter and I know I will have tons of projects to take one!
Allison says
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Let’s see… new siding, paint the porch, find pillows for the couches, update the guest room…
Elyse says
TALK TO ME!! Starting to get the garden ready for the fall.
Meredith G says
Talk to me! We are painting our porch before the cold weather hits. And removing some bushes, too.
Julianne says
TALK TO ME! I’m hoping to take on a kitchen remodel (or at least start the planning process)
stephanie says
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This fall it’s all about sprucing up the deck (staining it, adding potted plants) and the backyard. Had to wait for the cooler weather :) Winter will probably mean new bookshelves, hurrah!
Kristen Hansen says
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My husband and I are hoping to work on our fireplace so we can use it this winter. We just bought our first home and are planning to have it professionally cleaned first. We’re then planning to build a mantle and either remove or enclose with drywall the ugly wood paneling that is currently above the fireplace. The brick also needs to be cleaned and we’ll either paint it white or need to do something to freshen it up. We are SUPER excited about using our wood burning fireplace for the first time this winter.
Kate says
“TALK TO ME!” Getting a mudroom for winter coats in order!
Lauren says
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This year, I’d like to tackle the outdoor space… I’d love to do a paver patio and plant some fruit trees.
Sara C. says
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I’m hoping the replace several light fixtures throughout the house this fall as well as possibly change out the kitchen sink and faucet.
Christina says
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Our townhome was built in the 70’s, so we’re in process of removing the 70’s tile from the entry way and closet, and then we will be tackling all of the bathrooms to remove the 70’s vanities. Were people that much shorter back then?
kathy h. says
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My next home improvement project is to get our Bonus Room situated. Right now it’s a mish mash of stuff… no real furniture, except a TV, hubby’s music equipment, washer & dryer, and two old office chairs. Inviting, huh! NOT! So, ideally I’d like to lay a new floor, buy a small-scale sectional, and paint. Ah….dreams! :-)
Mel says
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We’re having a paver patio and fire pit put in next week. I want to build some furniture to go on it this fall.
Jill J says
Talk To Me! I LOVE the fall so I am counting down the days until I can get out my decorations….Love it!
Victoria says
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I can’t wait to refinish some furniture indoors this winter after spending my summer fixing up my new yard!
Amy F. says
TALK TO ME! We’re adding a screened in porch and would LOVE for it to be furnished by C&B!
Heather B. says
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We have lots of stuff to go through this winter…to get ready for spring cleaning!
Trisha says
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Trisha D. says
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Kelsey Gardner says
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I would just like some furniture, since I don’t have any yet
Sharon says
TALK TO ME! I’m going to make a coat rack from a salvaged pallet. I’m also planning on converting some side tables into a desk for my living room so that my kids can work on their computer in there, instead of isolated in another room.
Jessica G. says
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I want to do one of those DIY upholstered headboards for my master bedroom and/or my guest room. Maybe if the first one goes well, I’ll do two!
Rebecca says
Talk to me: what project DON’T we need to do? I’m still wanting to put up curtains in our new house, but the winter here in California might be a good time to do a bit of landscaping in the front and back yards. And boy do they need it!
Lauren says
Talk to me!! We’re redoing our living room. New couches, TV and curtains hopefully some new paint too!
houseofearnest says
I can’t believe my husband even tries to TALK TO ME about waiting on the built-ins I have planned for our master bedroom… they need to go up before it gets too cool to work outside on the sawing and painting!
audrey says
TALK TO ME!
I would really love to redo my bedroom and make it more romantic and inviting
Emily says
Talk to me! I am working on decorating our office, master bath and entryway. But the list could go on for days…
Jessica says
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Our office is next on our list as soon as our kitchen remodeling gets done.
Laura says
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This summer, we got a storage bench for the entryway and created a gallery wall for the dining room. Up next is painting our front door a fun color! (Thanks for the inspiration.)
Ally S. says
Talk to me! I’m re-doing our office/guest room over the next few weeks! Exciting!
Sarah B. says
TALK TO ME! I am just so ready to get in the mood for fall and winter by decorating. It’s going to have to get cooler though, we’ve been over 100 degrees here the whole summer, and it’s miserable!
MarySue says
Talk to me! I am trying to tackle everything at once. New paint in all the rooms. Ceilings that are yucky. I need list and more list and list for my list.
meredith foushee says
TALK TO ME!
Jen W. says
TALK TO ME! I’ve gotta get rid of the crabgrass taking over the lawn!
Erica S says
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I would like to paint the icky yellow pine cabinets in our downstairs bathroom.
Lindsay B says
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We’re trying to turn our big shed into an at home gym for when it’s too cold to work out outside.
Alice H says
“TALK TO ME!” and…
•BONUS QUESTION: Planning on painting and redoing my oldest sons room by Christmas. He likes Oklahoma State and football. So that’s the theme.