Picture this: you buy a carpet cleaner for a weekend of deep cleaning work. After you’re finished with your work you feel great. You put away your cleaning supplies, along with the carpet cleaner, and then you don’t use it again for months. You walk past that closet, and realize you wish you had more space in there, and see the carpet cleaner sitting covered in dust.
Does that sound familiar? Maybe not with a carpet cleaner specifically, but we’ve all had moments where we made a purchase, and then didn’t use that item again for a long time, if ever. Maybe the way we think about ownership has to change, or maybe it already has.
Renting Items has been increasing in popularity in the last few years. More and more people are choosing to save space, money, and try new experiences and hobbies without needing to make the financial commitment. In this article, we break down the reasons why you should consider renting, instead of buying, for a more sustainable way of living.
1. Declutter Your Space
One reason why renting has become so popular in the last few years is because of how much space it can save. Between your kitchen appliances, tools, clothes, and all your other household necessities, it can feel like your house is so cluttered you have nowhere left to live. That’s where renting comes in.
Instead of having to stow away the items you use on rare occasions (think of things like party supplies, holiday decorations, niche power tools) you can choose to rent these items whenever you need them. This allows you to declutter your house, and use your space to its best potential.
2. Renting Can Save you Money
Another reason why renting has become popular in the last few years is because of how much money it can save you. If we compare the cost of purchasing vs. the cost of renting on some of the products currently listed on our app, we can see just how drastic the potential savings are.
If we look on Aosom’s website, the same outdoor tent that we have listed for $25/day costs about $540. That means you would have to use the tent roughly 23 times before it would be worth purchasing over renting. And by that point, there is a good chance that the tent will have tears or other damage.
We can also look at something like this garden tiller on Home Depot which costs about $650, which can be rented on our app for $35.36/day. Not only is this saving you money on the initial purchasing price, but it saves you money on maintenance costs as well.
3. Sustainable Living
With environmental concerns becoming a bigger concern each day, finding a way to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle is on the minds of many. Here at Lendr, we believe in the power of community. We believe that a community which rents items to each other, is a community which can help drastically reduce their carbon footprint.
When renting is utilized as a means of living, manufacturers will not sell as many items. This means that they will not produce as many items, which means that the consumption of raw materials will decrease, as well as the pollution needed to work with those materials.
4. Enjoy the Use of High-Quality Items
While renting, the barrier for entry to certain items and products is drastically lower compared to purchasing. Years ago, the only way to get access to certain types of products like ATVs, Jet-Skis, kayaks, was to purchase them. If you did come across a rental spot by a like or a trail, most likely they were charging enough that you wish you would’ve just bought one.
Now, with our marketplace, you can enjoy the use of “big-ticket” items without needing to break the bank. Rent an ATV for as little as $15/day, a Jet-Ski for $378/day, or a kayak for $10/day. These costs are pennies on the dollar compared to their retail prices, allowing you to enjoy activities you wouldn’t previously have access to.
5. Find New Hobbies
One of the most nerve-wracking parts of finding a new hobby is the commitment you have to make. Unless you have a friend who is willing to share equipment, you will most likely need to make an investment to even see if you really like that new hobby you are thinking of taking up.
For example, if you think you want to start woodworking, you will need to make large investments into tools in order to see if you actually really like to woodwork. If you decide after a few projects that it’s not for you, you’re stuck trying to offload all those tools. Or even something like photography, you will need to make the investment into a camera before you can enjoy the hobby. Instead, why not rent those items from Lendr and enjoy the opportunity to test out any impulse you might have.
Download our App to Start Renting Today
Renting doesn’t need to be a hard experience. You shouldn’t need to haggle on price with someone in a shack who’s overcharging you. You should be able to feel safe while renting, and have the assurance that you are getting a quality product. That’s where we come in.
We are Lendr, a marketplace where you can rent anything, anytime, anywhere. Simply download the app, sign up for an account, and get started renting items today. You can also list any items you have sitting around the house, and make some extra cash.
