DIY Experts Transform Homes with Arrow T301 Staple Gun

This Halloween, DIY enthusiasts can transform their homes into frightfully fun spaces with the help of Arrow Tool Group's "Light the Fright" Halloween Giveaway. The campaign, launched in collaboration with DIY expert Serena Appiah of Thrift Diving, aims to inspire creativity and showcase the versatility of the Arrow® T301 Multi-Tacker Staple Gun.

Serena Appiah, founder of Thrift Diving, recently put the T301 to work in her backyard, creating a "SpookEasy Lounge." She highlighted how the tool made hanging Halloween lights and adding finishing touches to her spooky outdoor retreat easy.

"The Arrow T301 made hanging my Halloween lights so easy," Appiah said. "I love having one tool that I can reach for again and again, whether I'm decorating, crafting, working on upholstery or tackling projects around the house. It's exactly the kind of versatile tool that makes DIY more approachable and more fun."

The T301 is designed to handle three different fastening applications in a single tool, accepting T50® heavy-duty staples, JT21® light-duty staples, and T25™ round-crown staples. This versatility allows DIYers to move from household repairs and crafts to decorating and cable-fastening projects without changing tools.

For seasonal decorating, the T301's ability to use T25 round-crown staples makes it particularly useful for securely fastening string lights and other low-voltage wire without damaging the wire. This versatility means the T301 can stay in the toolbox long after Halloween, with applications ranging from upholstery, crafts, and home décor to seasonal displays and hanging outdoor lights for various occasions.

"At Arrow, we want to give consumers tools that help turn their ideas into something they can actually create," said Chee Min Hong, Vice President of Product Management, eCommerce & Brand Marketing at Arrow Tool Group. "Serena's SpookEasy Lounge is a great example of how something as simple as outdoor lighting can completely transform a space. The T301 is especially useful because of its versatility, since one tool can accommodate multiple staple types, including round-crown staples for hanging lights and securing low-voltage wire."

To celebrate the Halloween season, Arrow Tool Group will select three winners, each of whom will receive: - One $250 American Express gift card - One Arrow T301 Light Hanging Kit

The approximate retail value of each prize package is $300. The Light the Fright Halloween Giveaway runs from September 1 through September 12, 2026. Participants can earn multiple entries throughout the promotion, including a chance to score 200 entries by uploading a photo of their own Halloween décor. Additional opportunities to enter will be available through the official campaign landing page, with participants able to return daily for another chance to win. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Eligibility restrictions apply. For complete giveaway details, visit ArrowToolGroup.com.

Arrow Tool Group, headquartered in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of staple guns, glue guns, rivet tools, hand tools, and the Arrow RevealCut™ Ceiling Tile Workstation. Since 1929, Arrow has been a leader in fastening solutions across big-box home improvement stores and traditional hardware retail channels. Today, Arrow Tool Group is a trusted supplier of reliable, innovative, and affordable products from the Arrow™, Goldblatt®, PONY JORGENSEN®, SK Professional Tools® and Arrow RevealCut™ brands, serving building trade professionals, DIYers, and ceiling installation specialists.

Serena Appiah, founder of Thrift Diving, empowers people to decorate, improve, and maintain their homes on a budget using paint, tools, and thrift-store finds. After purchasing her 1973 home, Serena taught herself furniture refinishing and woodworking, sparking a passion for DIY that she now shares through tutorials, demonstrations, and speaking engagements. She is currently enrolled in the Building Trades Program at Montgomery College and volunteers as a Crew Leader for Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland.