*** 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.
Christina@Lessons of a Newlywed says
TALK TO ME!!!
Call me a goober, but I’m already excited for Christmas decorating. But a little more practically, I need to do something with our back bedroom (more commonly referred to as the black hole or Room of Requirement)
Lisa says
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Removing the wallpaper and repainting the basement is next on my list.
Kaitlyn says
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Since my bf and I are moving from LA to SF in just a few weeks, I will be decorating a whole new apartment which means my to-tackle list is VERY long. To make things more complicated, we’re also selling all our furniture and buying new stuff (slowly but surely). This giveaway couldn’t have come at a better time!
The Landises says
Talk to us!
We would like to put up little his & hers closet-ettes flanking our bed, like you did in your first house’s master bedroom.
Beth P says
Talk to me!
Update our fireplace, update our interior door hardware, turn the office into a fun playroom!!
Paige says
TALK TO ME!
No really, talk to me. I’m going to need some serious advice when I tile the backsplash of my main bath’s sink area.
Sue says
TALK TO ME! So much to do!!! Just moved into a fixer upper. Inside and outside needs work. What don’t I need?
Emily says
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Gotta say, looking forward to halloween already! gotta figure out a costume for those trick-or-treaters :)
Elsa says
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We are moving into our first house in one week! I can’t wait to get started painting and decorating :)
Meaghan says
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We’re in an apartment so we can’t do much renovating, but I’d love to update our bathroom with matching towels. It’s the little things. :)
Sandra T says
Talk to me! My husband is working on our screen porch and I am painting our kitchen cabinets!
Liz says
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We just moved into a 100 year old apartment building so we have a number of things to work on! I’d have to say, I’d really like to have the balcony fixed up for spring… and the mantle ready to decorate for the holidays!
Amber says
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I’d love to talk about some Halloween decorations and maybe staining some hardwood floors and getting those ready to lay in front of a warm roaring cozy fireplace this winter/autumn!
Kara says
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This year just waiting to decorate for Halloween in particular (first Halloween in our house). Future projects… turn third bedroom into walk-in closet and master bathroom and replace the 50+ year old wall oven and cooktop (on the complete opposite side of the kitchen from the oven) with a brand new gas stove.
Monica says
TALK TO ME! Here are a few of our plans for fall. We must divide overgrown perennials, finish the 6 footer’s room before he heads to college in two years, & reorganize the storage room. But the big item is to return our abused wood floors back to their former glory. It’s sinful the abuse they’ve taken. Three kids, an open door policy for friends, and our faithful buddy Maverick really did a number on those poor floors! Oh, I almost forgot the two entrances on the front of our home. These wood doors, like our floors, have seen better days due to our Minnesota winters (no storm/screen doors either) and Mav’s paws. Happy House Love!
Tracy says
Talk to me! Finally do the kitchen backsplash tile!
Marie says
TALK TO ME! :-) Future project: making a headboard and replacing wood laminate closet doors!
Valerie says
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Plan to fix back deck, doorway, and basement door! Also, want to do an awesome playroom and bedroom for our two little girls!
Valerie says
Talk to me…..I am in the process of starting a fireplace redo. It is in need of a facelift and I am anxious to have it completed by time to use it this season.
Sunflowergurl says
“TALK TO ME!” We need storage and declutter solutions in our space. I thinking floating shelves will fit nicely.
Ashley says
TALK TO ME!!!!
We are looking forward to repainting our living room.
kim says
talk to me!
still finishing the summer projects, don’t overwhelm me :)
John says
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I’d really love to finally get some pictures and paint up on these walls. White is so not my color.
Lisa says
TALK TO ME!
I would love to paint our bedroom a nice cool, calming color instead of the beige that it is now.
Becky says
Talk to me…Well I had planned on putting in new bushes out front. But with the $500 you will be giving me (fingers crossed)I might redo the living room instead. :)
Nicole says
Talk to me! I can’t wait to decorate for Christmas!!!
Melissa says
Talk to me!!!
This fall, I want to clean up my side yard. Right now, it’s where all the half finished projects go to wait their turn!
Terri Sullivan says
TALK TO ME! How great would that be???? btw, love the yellow!
Emily says
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I am planning on updating our Master Bath…hopefully sooner than later!
Nell says
We just moved back to a house that we owned to find it had been trashed by our tenants. Blerg. Summer-fall-winter-spring projects are all a blur at the moment, but definitely on the list for winter is getting some of the windows replaced so as to cut down on heating costs and keep this little place cozy.
Jillian says
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I am FINALLY going to re paint the guest bedroom a dark gray.
Christy B says
Talk to me!!! For some reason i can’t wait to decorate for the holidays this year. Also need to paint the kitchen:)
Sara says
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Since I rent, I can’t do anything permanent yet. However, I always look forward to decorating our house inside & out for Halloween!
Robin says
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We recently moved into a new apartment, so we’re still in the process of setting up house. We’ve got most of the furniture and whatnot figured out, but now I’m excited to make things more home-y–hang up art and pictures, find some fun pillows, etc.
Clarissa says
TALK TO ME! I’d like to get our closets organized.
LoriJ says
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I would like to have the curtains finished in my living room, by the time school starts.
Rebie says
TALK TO ME! I’m hoping to give my closet an organization makeover this fall/winter.
Susan says
TALK TO ME! We are planning to finish painting our entry and living room, as well as update furnishings this Fall.
Kendra says
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I’d love to finish our family room by adding some artwork and floating shelves!
colleen says
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We have a new house and an endless list of to-dos!
Melissa says
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The plan for fall is a little closet redecorating. Some bright paint, maybe a stencil and some pretty hooks.
Katie says
Talk to me! Hoping to update the downstairs bedroom. DIY bed complete. The rest = not so much.
Sarah says
Talk to me!! Need to finish up our master bedroom project – a nice chair fir a corner nook, curtains and art.
Alice says
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I want to find a way to squeeze more concealed storage into our tiny apartment.
Sarah says
talk to me!
i could rant endlessly on the home improvements that need to be done to my house…
Kirstin says
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For the fall, we will be re-tiling our fireplace mantle and hearth along with repainting the accent wall behind it.
Pam says
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Where do I begin? The list always never ending! We will be doing lots of painting, building shelves, & finishing our family room with curtains, art & accessories!
Jade says
TALK TO ME! Hopefully, hopefully, hopefully we’ll be in our new house by the time fall arrrives. Then we’ll have lots to do to make our house a home. Too many things to list!
Lauren says
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I’m looking forward to my last semester of grad school this fall!!!
Kelly says
TALK TO ME! I can’t wait to decorate for Halloween but before that I’m aiming to paint my living room turquoise! Specifically BM’s Galapagos Turquoise. Hooray!