You need to drill 10 holes in the wall to hang a new bookshelf, or sand down the coffee table you found in the basement. Buying a hammer drill or orbital sander to use once every two years is one of the least rational purchases anyone makes. Yet we all do it.
Peer-to-peer DIY tool rental solves exactly this problem: 80% of the power tools sold in Italy every year spend most of their lives in a drawer. On Lendmates, those same tools can become a small income stream for those who own them and an economical solution for those who need them occasionally.
💡 68% of power tools purchased for home use are used fewer than 10 times in their lifetime — a statistic that explains better than anything why peer-to-peer rental has so much room to grow.
The 7 Most Requested DIY Tools on Lendmates
| Tool | New price | Rental price/day | Monthly demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer drill + accessories | €120–180 | €8–12 | High |
| Orbital sander | €70–110 | €7–10 | Medium |
| Circular saw | €130–200 | €12–18 | Medium |
| Cordless screwdriver | €90–140 | €6–9 | High |
| Heat gun | €40–80 | €5–8 | Low |
| Electric brush cutter | €110–180 | €10–15 | Seasonal (high) |
| Pressure washer | €100–200 | €10–16 | Seasonal (high) |
The hammer drill is the absolute bestseller: every move, every IKEA assembly, every wall-mounted shelf needs one. It's also the tool with the fastest ROI for lenders — a €150 drill can easily generate €30–50/month when well positioned in your area.
For Borrowers: What to Check at Pickup
- Power cord and plug: no cuts, abrasions or tape repairs. A damaged cord is a real electrical hazard.
- External casing: small scratches are normal, but avoid tools with visible cracks in the plastic or motor housing.
- Buttons and trigger: must respond immediately and return to position. A "soft" trigger that doesn't snap back signals advanced wear.
- Function test: always ask for a power-on test (idle, without a bit or disc mounted). If you hear unusual vibrations, grinding sounds or see smoke, don't proceed.
- Included accessories: bits, discs, chucks, chargers. Verify they match what's described in the listing.
💚 Practical tip: always take two or three photos of the tool at pickup (cord, casing, any accessories). They become your proof in any damage dispute. Same at return.
For Lenders: How to Publish a Listing That Works
Clean, descriptive photos
Use natural light, clean the tool before photographing it, and always include at least one photo of the included accessories. Read our complete guide to photographing items for rental.
Precise technical description
For power tools, description matters more than for other categories. Borrowers want: exact brand and model, wattage, year of purchase, included accessories, any usage restrictions.
Pricing: the 5–8% rule
For tools, the rule is slightly higher than the standard 1%: between 5% and 8% of new purchase price. A €150 drill at €8–12/day is perfectly in market range. Read our complete pricing guide.
"I had a Bosch hammer drill I bought 4 years ago to hang two shelves. It sat in a closet for 3.5 years. Since listing it on Lendmates, it's earned me more than it cost to buy. The crazy thing is I did nothing — listed it once and requests come on their own."
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