Three easy ways to reduce rising DIY costs by borrowing your tools
WITH spring just around the corner, now is the time to get your home in top shape.
A little DIY can mean heavy tools are needed.
But you can save space and money by borrowing instead of buying.
Here's how. . .
GOOD NEIGHBORS: Local WhatsApp groups promote a greater sense of community and members are usually happy to lend a hand or something.
If you already have one, ask if someone has the tool you need and if you can borrow it for a short time.
And consider organizing a group if there isn't one, you never know when it might be useful.
Or most communities have a local Facebook group and it's worth asking for help on these sites too.
LIBRARY OF THINGS: Some councils are running initiatives where residents can borrow a full range of items, including tools and other items you might only need occasionally but don't have space to store.
Library Of Things usually also has reasonable prices.
For example, you can expect to pay around £6 per day to hire a drill in the adverts I looked for.
See library ofthings.co.uk.
Ask your municipality where the nearest one operates.
fat llama: You can pay to borrow almost anything from people nearby via fatllama.com.
In addition to the rental of DIY equipment and tools, you can also rent sewing machines, electric scooters and musical instruments.
The site has more listings in cities, so if you live in a rural area you may have to travel further to get what you need.
A quick search for a ladder near me revealed one half an hour's drive away, which I could rent for just £5 a day.
B&V: The hardware store has a service where you can rent tools.
The cost is not that cheap, but you can still save if it is for a single use.
For example, a carpet cleaner that costs about $500 is $69 to borrow for the weekend.
- All prices on the page are correct at the time of going to press. Offers and offers subject to availability.
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