But those who do own these tools can use them to make extra money.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help… Home Depot has a wide selection of tools for rent.
When you rent a tool they are always in good shape, clean and ready to use.
No hoses are broken, nothing needs to be replaced or refilled, he said.
You never get to a job site and find out it doesnt work.
I sold my paint sprayer because I was never using it, he added.
They sell them after being rented a few years.
I bought a chainsaw there for about $100 that would have been more than $300 new.
And since they use the same tools, they stock all the parts to fix them, he said.
Facebook Marketplace is another good resource for used tools.
My mom is a Realtor, so she always knew people who needed something moved, he said.
Then I think people started saying: Call Weston.
He has a truck.
He can help you.
I was also an extra set of hands.
Along with the space of a truck, Willingham showed up ready to lift and load as well.
He didnt set prices, but asked customers to pay what they felt comfortable with.
He made at least $40 per job and often more than $100.
I was lucky because I was in high school and I could be flexible.
Katherine Snow Smith is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
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