HAMMER, saw, cordless drill . . . the average household probably has it covered when it comes to basic every day tools.
But what happens on the rare occasions when a DIY job requires a large, specialist or expensive piece of equipment?
That's when hire businesses like Kennards, Coates or even Bunnings come into play.
These places have a treasure trove of big boys' (and girls') toys with everything from nail guns and ladders to cherry pickers and backhoes.
Some things, like backhoes, require the hirer to have the appropriate operator's licence, but generally it's a case of popping in, signing a credit card slip as a deposit (the slip is torn up when the equipment is returned) and heading home with the gear.
It's even possible to hire a trailer to transport large equipment (word to the wise, make sure the car has a tow bar) or to have the equipment delivered.
It's also worth remembering that these places get very busy, particularly on a Saturday morning when every handyman in the district wants to get cracking on their weekend projects.
Book ahead or go online to ensure no-one else snaps up that jackhammer first.
