***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org’s trusty randomness, we’ve got our winner and it is… Gretchen B (whose husband is “a mastermind with wood. He can make almost anything, at times he has surprised himself at what he canters up.”). That sounds familiar. Congrats Gretchen!
Apologies for the slight delay in posting—final book proofreading kept us busy—but we’re excited to celebrate the upcoming Father’s Day. To mark the occasion, Home Depot generously provided a giveaway featuring a $100 Home Depot gift card and a RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit. This bundle offers a straightforward and practical way to treat the handy dad, brother, uncle, grandparent, or neighbor in your life. Whether you’re rewarding someone for years of fixing things around the house or giving a nudge to finish a lingering project, this prize aims to make the weekend a bit more special.
The RYOBI Compact Drill Kit is a great addition to any tool collection. It’s lightweight—under three pounds—so it’s easy to handle during longer tasks, and its lithium ion battery delivers reliable performance and longer run time compared to many standard batteries. Paired with a Home Depot gift card, the winner can pick up extra bits, accessories, or whatever else fits the next project on their list.
- PRIZE: A $100 Home Depot gift card and a RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit
- HOW TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!” and share a short note about the person you’re celebrating.
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us the most “manly” quality you admire in that person. Is it his knack for fixing anything? The way he plays with the kids? His quiet patience? Or maybe a rugged look that wins you over? A brief anecdote or example is welcome.
- DEADLINE: Giveaway closed on Wednesday, June 13th at 8pm EST or upon reaching 10,000 entries, whichever came first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: Prize ships within the United States
- RULES: One entry per email address. The winner was selected using random.org and announced as an update to this post.
This giveaway was hosted simply as a way to thank readers and celebrate Father’s Day—there was no payment or additional perks provided to us for featuring the giveaway. For more details about how we run giveaways and what to expect, readers are encouraged to consult the site’s giveaway information. Photos and product details were provided courtesy of Home Depot.
We appreciate everyone who entered and shared thoughtful messages about the fathers and father figures in their lives. The responses highlighted a wide range of “manly” qualities—everything from practical skills and problem-solving to tenderness, humor, and devotion to family. Those stories are what made this giveaway especially meaningful: beyond tools and gift cards, the weekend is about recognizing the caring, capable, and sometimes quietly heroic people who help make daily life run smoothly.
If you missed this giveaway, keep an eye out for future opportunities. We strive to host giveaways periodically to say thanks to the community and to celebrate seasonal moments throughout the year. Congratulations again to Gretchen B, and happy almost Father’s Day to everyone celebrating this weekend.