Remember those window treatments I blogged about the other day?
Well, part of our 2012 DIY Blog Squad duties involved trying out a new tool from True Value, and since we used it to put those window blinds up, I thought this would be a good time to blog about it. It’s called the Swift Driver, and it’s made by Master Mechanic…
We recorded a little video to show how much easier it made the un-fun task of hanging blinds…
Pretty handy dandy, eh?
To be honest, when we first got it, we were sort of thinking it was just going to be one more unused tool in our already jam-packed, mess of a tool room. But we’ve used it several times since the day we hung the blinds, and we’re thinking we can probably just get rid of the 8 million regular screwdrivers we have laying around because this thing works so much better than they do.
Which gives me an idea. (Literally just hit my brain as I am typing this.)
Kev! Let’s give away a couple of Swift Drivers! (I just yelled that to him from my desk.)
(He just responded, “Okay!”)
So- if you’d like to enter for a chance to win one, just leave us a comment on this post (if you’re reading this in an email, you’ll have to click over to our blog to leave a comment) between now and Monday, July 16th (9am CST) and we’ll randomly select a couple of winners sometime after that. Good luck!
This post is part of our 2012 True Value DIY Blog Squad series.
Nester at Nesting Place
Roeshel at The DIY Showoff
Kate at Centsational Girl
Allison at House of Hepworths
Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick
Chris & Bruno at Man Made DIY
Marian at Miss Mustard Seed
Taylor at Maryjanes and Galoshes
Cassity at Remodelaholic
We look forward to seeing what our fellow squad members cook up this time around, too!
Lesley Johnson
Cool tool..
Sandy V.
I love your spontaneity! I could really use a good tool for putting up those blinds and curtains. Thanks for the opportunity!
Cathy J
Love your blog and this new tool. There are so many projects where this would really come in handy!
LouiseM
Just starting to expand my very basic toolbox! This would be a great addition.
Came across your blog a few months ago and enjoy your updates.
Have a great weekend.
Cheryl Gardner
PICK ME! PICK ME! PICK ME!
Chrissy Floyd
Wow – this tool actually looks pretty handy! I’ll have to share this with my dad – he loves new gadgets. Thanks for showing us! (p.s. would love to have this if I was the lucky winner!) 🙂
Anne Loyd
I <3 you blog and can't wait to see how everything comes together on your latest project. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!
Joyce Smittkamp
OMG I can’t tell you how many times I have needed my screw driver to do that bending thing. AND–your husband is adorable. I only have one grandson, I could adopt him as a second one!!!
Sharon Calvert
46 years married … downsizing for MOVE TO ALABAMA! This tool could certainly help de-clutter hub’s workshop; thanks for the offer!
Lisa R
I would absolutely love to win this! I need a screwdriver that actually works (besides the 3 others that don’t) in my toolbox! Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
Sandy Alonzo
I would love to win the new tool from true value.
Mary Stack
I am always on the lookout for a new cool tool…especially one that can take the place of many! space saver and time saver would be a life saver! Thanks for sharing! Mary 🙂
Loretta Muhlestein
Hi ya guys! Am way excited to see any new tool that makes renovating easier.
yevette
I can alread tell that I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Swift Driver!!! I am a tool/gadget kinda girl from way back!!! Ya’ll are best for giving and sharing!! Thanks!!
susi
ive been following your adventures for a long time and can’t wait to see the finished room. would love to have this part of my tool chest. Thanks for all you guys do!
Heidi Doroghazi
This looks super handy. Definitely something I could use!
Lorraine
I would love to have a Swift Driver. Looks like it would be a very handy tool.
debi
What a cool tool! I can think of lots of projects that if using this tool it would make my life and knuckles happy!
K Ardoin
Wow! Does having to hold the center shaft get awkward?
Janell
This does look like a handy tool! Love to win one:)
Teresa Vanselow
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
Bethany
Oh, that looks great! Super handy.
Vel Smith
My husband needs this. He’s losing mobility and this would be perfect! Thank you.
Lorri
Great giveaway! I’d love to win this. Thanks.
Therese Kenning
We’re replacing windows, and have lots of new blinds to hang. Would be a great tool to try out!!
Cris
The Swift Driver is awesome! Would love to have one!
Thanks!
Sherri
This screwdriver looks great! I am new to
Following blogs, and yours is so full of practial info! I love it!! Thanks
Lucy Moore
this does look like a cool tool for ME for sure!
Cris
The Swift Driver is cool! Would love to have one!
Thanks!
Suzanne Stimik
Hi, Our shades from Lowe’s are still in their boxes….what sun streams in …. love a toy to get these hung!
Diane Beal
Layla, We are just getting ready to hang some new window teatments ourselves…..thanks to an idea we saw here!! We could probably use a handy dandy new screwdriver! Thanks!
Julie N
Now THAT is cool! I would love one of those. I have LOTS of projects going on at my house. That little tool sure would come in handy! Love your blog, btw… 😉
Kathleen
Wow, this tool is fantastic! Thanks for the chance!
Patty Page
Very cool! I like the way it gets in hard to reach places!
Mindy
Oooh! Cool tool! Pick me! Pick me! 🙂
Lois
I would love one of these. My son might fix more things around the house. He loves to be encouraged with new tools! The best to both of you.
kelly
My husband is outside right now putting up leaf guards on the gutters – this tool would be great for that!!
Erin
I have so many great projects I could use this tool with!!
Joy
Wow. My 13 year old grandson could have used this yesterday when rebuilding a bird feeder. Think all the men in the family would like this too.
Judy H.
Love everything that you’ve done with that room so far!
Deb Huffaker
Pick me, pick me!! Me and hubby both love gadgets…of course I would claim this as my very own!!! 😉
Lindsay VZ
Pick me! This would be so handy to have! And it would be my first tool that I could show off to my boyfriend … and not have to borrow from him! 🙂
Sharon Crawford
Awesome. I love this blog and you guys are the cutest!!!!!! Doing some home improvements here as well!!! Have a great rest of your weekend.
kathy
God bless all of you who do giveaways! I love your blog and I would enjoy a giveaway win. We are moving in 2 weeks and that little gadget would be just perfect for me to use.
Chelsea
I’m always wanting to DIY but my hubby’s not handy and I don’t have the proper tools. 🙁 Maybe this could help me! 🙂
Midj
I’d love one! So many projects…
Claire
That is too cool! What a great idea.
Doris G
This would really come in handy on many projects, instead of running up and down the stairs to get a different screwdriver, like I did two days ago!
Danielle M
Ooohh, very cool, would love to win one!
Cathie Laurent
Great tool to have! Maybe it would get me inspired to pick out drapes and hang them!