Garden
Renting a wood chipper: what it costs in autumn 2026
A chipper runs two weekends a year — and costs up to 1,500 euros new. What renting really costs and what to watch for.
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Guides on renting & lending
Practical tips on how borrowing saves you money, frees up space, and turns your things into income.
PerspectiveOwn less, use more: minimalism without giving anything up
The average power drill runs about 13 minutes in its entire lifetime. It gets owned for 15 years.
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HouseholdRenting a carpet cleaner, wet vacuum or upholstery cleaner: what's worth it
A carpet cleaner gets used once or twice a year. That's exactly why most people rent one — the only question is where.
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MobilityRenting a bike from a neighbour: for a day, a week, a summer
There's a wide gap between borrowing once and buying outright. Renting from a neighbour fills it.
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CelebrationsRenting party equipment: tent, benches and sound for your event
Celebrate once a year, store it all twelve months? For party equipment, renting is almost always the better maths.
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GardenRenting garden tools: scarifier, shredder and tiller for a weekend
A scarifier runs maybe three hours a year. The rest of the time it just occupies shelf space.
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TransportRenting a van from a private owner: moving without surprises
When renting a van, the rental rate is rarely the biggest cost — the small print is.
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TravelRent a roof box & camping gear: stress-free into your holiday
You need holiday gear two weeks a year – and store it for fifty. Renting solves both problems at once.
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GuideLend safely: deposit, handover and clear rules
The biggest worry when lending: will it come back in one piece? A few simple rules cut the risk to almost zero.
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Photo & TechBorrow a camera instead of buying: pro gear for your project
Good camera gear costs thousands – then mostly sits in a cupboard. Borrowing is the smarter route to better pictures.
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TransportRent a trailer from a private owner: cheap, spontaneous transport
A privately owned trailer sits still 360 days a year. Smarter: borrow one exactly when you need it.
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EarnMake money by renting out: side income from your basement
Unused things are money on the table. Here is how to become a lender, step by step.
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DIYBorrow tools instead of buying – finish your project on a budget
Got a DIY project coming up? Why borrowing tools almost always beats buying them.
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GuideRent instead of buy: when borrowing really pays off
Much of what gathers dust at home is rarely used. Here is how to tell when borrowing is the smarter choice.
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