Rent instead of Buying

People accumulate a lot of stuff throughout their lives, but they may only need certain things periodically. When that’s the case, rent instead of buying to save money and help the environment!  Lawn and power equipment: Rent tillers, concrete saws, carpet cleaners, and more at your local home supply store. Most rentals are for a minimum of four hours.  Formal clothing: If you need to dress up for one black-tie event, check out renttherunway.com or lendingluxury.com. Choose the perfect outfit for the night and return it once it’s over. Rental prices are about one-third the retail price.  Party supplies: Throw the event of the year, but don’t stress too much over all the things you need to purchase. Party equipment vendors can supply dishes, décor, and furniture, all delivered right to your door.  Recreational equipment: Thinking of taking up golf or skiing or mountain biking or going camping? If you only participate in an activity occasionally, rent from local sports outfitters like REI and save hundreds of dollars on gear that would otherwise collect dust in your garage.