Free April Tools Giveaway: Must-Have Picks for Creators

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***

The winner of the $500 gift card to the home improvement store of their choice — generously provided by Hometalk — is Rebecca, who mentioned she and her husband need a router table to replace some non-functional kitchen cabinets. Congratulations to her!

Nope, this wasn’t a joke. One lucky reader won $500 this week, courtesy of Hometalk. Hometalk is a free community where DIYers and professionals share projects, advice, and inspiration. From full remodels to simple cleaning hacks, photo-driven boards make it easy to browse ideas and connect with creators. Because Hometalk is all about helping you tackle your next project, they sponsored a $500 gift card to the home improvement store of the winner’s choice — whether that’s Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears, or another retailer. Not a bad way to celebrate the season.

  • PRIZE: A $500 gift card to the home improvement store of your choice, courtesy of Hometalk
  • TO ENTER: Comment on the post with the words “TOOL ME” and tell us your answer
  • BONUS QUESTION: What tool have you been wanting lately and what project will it help you tackle? Have you been eyeing a particular saw, need a sewing machine for new pillows, or are you waiting on a nail gun to update trim?
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway was open worldwide
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, April 3rd or at 10,000 entries (whichever came first)
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. Winners were selected using random.org and announced in an update to this post. Be sure to check back for the announcement.
  • COMMENT ISSUES? If you received a “duplicate comment” warning while attempting to enter, follow the post’s troubleshooting instructions to resolve it.

Note: We do not receive payment or perks for hosting these giveaways; we run them to thank readers for stopping by. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more information. Photos courtesy of Hometalk.