HIRING items can be a lot cheaper than buying them and saves you some serious storage headaches.
And it’s now easier than ever to rent all kinds of products.
Rent tools to save cash Credit: Getty
Here is when it can make sound financial sense . . .
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Through the charity, you can hire designer clothing and one-off vintage styles if you’re looking for fancy dress or a suit for a special occasion.
Prices start at £22 for 14 days, which could save you a small fortune on the cost of buying an equivalent dress new.
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John Lewis, By Rotation and Hurr are among the other places where you can rent clothes.
DIY TOOLS: If you have an odd job to do around your home, in many cases you will be better off renting the equipment rather than buying.
B&Q offers a wide range of tools from ladders to hedge trimmers.
You can expect to pay £102 for weekend hire of a Numatic wet carpet cleaner, whereas the same item bought new is more than £500.
BABY ESSENTIALS: You can often find yourself buying a lot of new equipment if you have a small baby.
But in some cases, you could be better off hiring for a small time rather than buying.
For example, if you need a travel cot for one or two holidays, consider renting rather than buying.
If you’re based in London, Baboodle offers prams, kids bikes, cribs, and more to rent.
It’s worth checking if you have a toy library near you, which allows you to swap items once the novelty has worn off.
CAMPING: If you want to have a break in the great outdoors, you could be better off hiring.
Gear Again (gearagain.co.uk) offers hire for a wide range of camping equipment, as well as wetsuits.
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