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For the men (and women) who handle yard maintenance, house maintenance, do you have a hard and fast rule?

The reason I ask is I was looking through some coupons from BJ's. I have been needing to powerwash my house. . .I see $50 off a $350 gas powered powerwasher. Looks like a good one that could really blast off the mildew/mold on the north side of my siding.

But then I think. . .where am I going to put it? Another thing for my garage. And since I only need it maybe 1x every 2 years (except possibly washing a car from a distance, but even then I'd probably just use a hose), it's probably better to rent.

Now. . .a lawnmower you use every week. . .along with a weed wacker and blower. . .but what are some things that I could "rent."

I'll start the list:

1. Extension ladder. It just sits there in my garage and becomes a shelf. The last time I used it was 2 springs ago. My gutters need cleaned now though.

2. Powerwasher. As per above

3. Post hole digger. Occasionally need it.

4. Wheelbarrow. Once/year to mulch the garden.

5. Chainsaw. I borrowed my father's electric one (ha, ha) to cut down a small pine.