3 Reasons To Rent The Tools You Need For Your Next Project Instead Of Buying

Do you have a big construction or home improvement project coming up that you intend to work on by yourself? If you're going to take a project on without any help from a local contractor, you will need to make sure you have the right tools for the job. But buying brand new tools for your project will increase the overall cost, and for most homeowners, the money saved from doing things yourself is a big part of why you decided to go it alone in the first place. Luckily, a number of companies today offer tool rental services. Here are three reasons why you should rent instead of buy the tools you need for your next do-it-yourself project.

Avoid Taking Up Extra Space in Your Garage or Shed

Depending on the project, there might be some larger tools that you need right now but will likely not need again for a long time. If you purchased these tools instead of going with a rental option, you will now have to find somewhere to store these tools. Many homeowners already have a cramped garage or storage shed overflowing with all sorts of things and having to find an extra spot for that new rotary hammer or paint sprayer just isn't ideal.

Not on the Hook If The Tool Isn't the Right Fit for the Job

If you are new to do-it-yourself projects, there's a chance that you might not be 100 percent positive about what tools would work best for the job in question or if you prefer one name brand of tools over another. If you choose to buy your tools, there's a chance you could end up getting stuck with something you don't need or want. Some home improvement stores may not let you return a used tool if it has obvious wear and tear on it from the project. But if you go with a rental company, you can take a tool you are not happy with back to them and exchange it for something that will work better. Renting keeps your options open.

You Don't Lose Everything If It Breaks

If you buy your own tools and one of them breaks while on the job, there's a chance you can get it replaced under warranty but there are exceptions such as if the tool broke due to user error. You could be left holding the bag if you break a tool while on the job and don't have the means to replace it. But when you rent a tool from a company, you will likely have the option to buy insurance to cover the tool if something goes wrong. And if something does break, there's a chance the rental company might have the know-how to fix it for you so you can get back to work.

Any homeowner working on a do-it-yourself project should consider the benefits of tool rental before heading to the local home improvement store. Tool rental can let you keep the precious space in your garage or storage shed freed up for other items, can give you the flexibility to try multiple types or brands of tools to find the one you like best and can help protect you from a total loss if something goes wrong. 

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