*** 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.
Ashley says
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I want to update my shabby curtains to create a warm interior in contrast to the cold outside.
Shannon Welch says
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I’m dying to get my kitchen spruced up with some nice sunny colors… keeping the summer with me all year long!
Erica Rosebery says
TALK TO ME! So many projects, so little time… this fall I’ll be using a stencil and paint to dress up my office walls. I’m excited!
Catherine M says
TALK TO ME! I’m hoping to fix up my bedroom this fall…We moved into our house a year ago and it’s the one room I haven’t really done anything to yet.
Andrea says
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I’m trying to finish up my office actually. Then it’s off to finish designing and building my hall closet organizer and finish putting in the hallway floors.
WOOT WOOT! =D
-Andrea
bluelacehouse.blogspot.com
jackie says
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I’m working from scratch with a pretty bare living room so any improvements would be nice! I’m thinking more color in the form of throw pillows, vases, perhaps a bookshelf and a photo display on the wall.
Valerie J. says
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13 yards of fabric that has been staring at me for months will become insulating blackout drapes for our master bedroom. It’s the coldest room in the house so I’m hoping the drapes will help for the winter.
Mary says
TALK TO ME! — My entire interior could use a paint job. I’d like to add some color to my rooms.
Jennifer W says
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We’re planning to replace a window in our bathroom and give a fresh coat of paint to the walls sometime in the fall
Sheril Z. says
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So much on my list, I don’t know where to start! Adding storage to and decorate laundry room, decorate guest bedroom, fix up bookcases… Oh and I am so ready for Halloween! I can’t wait to start decorating for fall. Last night my hubby cut some wooden tombstones to go in our graveyard for Halloween.
Sara Bell says
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This week, my goal is to paint the front door we installed a month and a half ago! :)
Jessica C. says
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Want to redo our master bath, new rug in master, create storage under our staircase, put in a closet system and the list goes on…
Suni (Sunny) says
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I’m working on making room for Baby! Creating a nursery, making room for “stuff” clearing out the old to make room for the new! A $500 gift card would bring on a world of new! … or at least a room or two!
RachelW says
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I hope I can get my kitchen cabinets sanded & painted & some kind of backsplash put in. If we get another Snowpacalypse & I’m off school for a week, I can probably get it done… Probably.
Jo Lien says
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I need to get the moss out of the lawn at the house we just bought!
Erin C. says
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Our projects to complete before the end of year include painting the kitchen/dining room and painting the outside of house and installing new gutters.
Jessica C says
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We plan to build Ana White’s farmhouse bed this fall!!!!
Bethanie haynes says
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We’re moving, so our biggest job to tackle will be … everything!
Meagan S says
TALK TO ME! I can’t wait to decorate for fall! I love all the pumpkins and great smelling candles :)
Katie M says
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I want to paint my bedroom closet and my linen closet. Not a fun project but oh what a difference it will make!
Danielle says
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Sarah Young says
TALK TO ME! Finish the back porch into a “play porch”!
Alissa says
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I just moved into a new place that doesn’t need a lot of upgrades, but we definitely need to work on decorating it!
Amy says
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Would like to tackle painting my kitchen counter
Colleen says
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I’m going to update my front entry by painting the front door and updating the lighting.
EmJ says
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Nicole R. says
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We are finishing up a screen porch with a retro orange fireplace for the cool falls nights. Our winter project is to install a gas fireplace & built ins & maybe 2 small square windows. Not too mention I want to sew a roman blind for my kitchen.
Billie says
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Looking forward to Christmas decorating in our rental home. But REALLY looking forward to buying a home with great potential for multiple DIY jobs within the next couple of years. Loving the inspiration on YHL – thanks!
Jenny says
TALK TO ME! I’m hoping to stain our deck and paint the kitchen cabinets.
Brooke says
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Hopefully buying a home built in 1967…that looks like it was built in 1967 :) So, too many projects to name!
Rebecca says
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We spend the summer tackling those outside projects, so this fall, I’m anxious to break out the paint! My white kitchen walls are dying for a little color!
Lauren says
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Must finish repainting shutters, trim and doors–once the humidity breaks a bit, that is!
Caitlin says
Talk to me! I want to complete my master bath in the fall/winter!
heidi s. says
TALK TO ME! Tons of winter projects, but top on the list is painting kitchen cabinets!
Rachel says
Talk to me! I’m a midwestern girl living in Austin, Texas. I was just looking at ice cream machines to make some delicious sorbet and thinking I’ll have a good couple of months before it will be too chilly to use it. I’m trying to make plans for some outdoor chores to tackle this “fall” once it’s not 100 degrees. Gate repair, fixing the patio ceiling fan, replacing a window screen, replacing a few pickets in the fence. I just look out my window and make plans.
Anne B. says
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I cannot wait to decorate for fall! It’s my favorite time of year.I plan to do some DIY pumpkin decor.. most likely glitter will be involved!
Amanda @ RE:DO says
TALK TO ME! I hope to finally get around to finishing my studio in the basement. I demo’d this spring, but haven’t had the time or money to finish it! :(
Steph at Modern Parents Messy Kids says
Talk to me! I’d love that gift card to help find a way to make my eat-in kitchen more like a dining and entertaining space.
Katie B. says
TALK TO ME! I plan to tear down the (1985 floral) wallpaper in my entryway and finish decorating my living and dining areas. After that, I’ll tackle the kitchen and guest bathroom. I have a ways to go on my house, and I’m doing it all a little bit at a time.
Emma Lou says
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My husband and I are buying our first home and moving in before Christmas. The list of things to do is crazy long…can’t wait!
Karen says
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Touching up the paint in my bedroom, finally making a photo collage & jewelry organizer.
Kim says
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Updating our front porch and front doors. Want to paint the doors and update the porch with planters.
JR says
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I want a new rug for my kid lair downstairs!
Allison O. says
TALK TO ME! I’m hoping to focus on a few neglected areas of my casa — namely the laundry nook and master closet. Those are the last two rooms in which I need to vanquish builder-white paint!
Tashia D says
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We are planning on finishing up the nursery this fall and doing some work on the kitchen!
Katie S. says
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Whoa, hold the phone! I’m nowhere near ready to think about Fall and Winter yet!
Kristen says
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We’re moving from an apt to our first house this winter and since we are limited in funds but have inspiration everywhere thanks to this site and the oh so addicting pinterest, we’re planning on diying it all. Basically everything needs to be painted, most rooms need new flooring and lighting and we don’t have nearly enough art/decor items to make it feel homey (yet!). Fingers crossed!
Kristi says
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My husband and I will be painting the living/room dining room and fixing our draining issue outside! Always a ton to do with an old house. :)
Candice says
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Plans for this fall and winter are to start saving up to buy a place next year so I can stop living vicariously through you guys. LOL! ;)
Shana says
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WE ARE PLANNING TO ADD A COZY FIREPLACE TO OUR NEW FAMILY ROOM THIS FALL JUST IN TIME TO SNUGGLE UP THIS WINTER.