***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
The lucky winner of the $500 gift card to the home improvement store of their choice — generously provided by Hometalk — is Rebecca. She mentioned needing a router table to update some non-functional kitchen cabinets. Congratulations, Rebecca!
This giveaway was designed to help a DIYer get the right tools to tackle a project. Hometalk is a community-driven site where hobbyists and professionals share projects, step-by-step advice, and helpful photos — from major renovations to clever, time-saving cleaning tricks. The site’s visual format makes it easy to find ideas and connect directly with the creators behind projects. To celebrate that spirit of sharing and do-it-yourself inspiration, Hometalk sponsored a generous prize: a $500 gift card to the home improvement store of the winner’s choice. Whether you prefer Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears, or another retailer, the winner could pick the store that best fits their needs.
- Prize: One $500 gift card to the home improvement store of the winner’s choice, courtesy of Hometalk.
- How to Enter: Comment on the original giveaway post with the words “TOOL ME” and tell us a little about the tool you want and the project you hope it will help you finish.
- Bonus Question: Share the specific tool you’ve been eyeing and the project you plan to use it for. Are you saving for a particular saw to make a building project easier? Do you need a sewing machine for a set of custom pillows? Or is a nail gun the missing piece to finish your trim work?
- Number of Winners: One winner will be selected.
- Where It Ships: This giveaway was open worldwide.
- Giveaway Close Date: The entry period closed on Wednesday, April 3rd, or when entries reached 10,000, whichever came first.
- Standard Rules: One entry per e-mail address. Winners were chosen at random and announced as an update to the original post. Check back on the announcement date for the official winner notification.
- Comment Help: If you encountered a “duplicate comment” warning while trying to enter, troubleshooting guidance was available on the original site to resolve the issue.
We host these giveaways to thank readers for their support; we’re not paid or otherwise compensated for running them. Our goal is to spotlight resources that help you take on new projects and to put useful tools in the hands of someone who can put them to good use. Photos for this giveaway were provided courtesy of Hometalk.
If you’re new to Hometalk or looking for inspiration beyond this giveaway, it’s worth exploring its project galleries. You’ll find project tutorials, material lists, and photos that make it easier to plan your next renovation or craft. Even if you didn’t win this time, browsing community projects can spark ideas for small updates or full-scale remodels and help you learn techniques from people who have already completed similar work.
Thanks to everyone who entered, shared their ideas, and participated in the conversation. Keep checking back for future giveaways and updates — we love supporting the DIY community and sharing opportunities that help people bring their home projects to life.