Renting has its disadvantages – for example, when it comes to living as a tenant by the coast, when sea levels rise, so does your rent.

When it comes to hiring a car as a tourist, because many drivers have no experience of EVs, it’s quite understandable why hiring an electric car could ruin your holiday.

On the other hand, if you are looking at renting as opposed to buying anything, there are distinct advantages.

To take EVs again, and the question of why buy when you can rent?:

If you’re interested in electric cars but don’t feel ready, there are a number of schemes to try before you buy. Or you may never need to buy at all.

When it comes to special clothes, we can look at why you should hire your next outfit…:

Do you have a special occasion coming up that requires a new outfit? Or maybe you just want a new wardrobe that keeps up with the trends without breaking the bank? Renting outfits instead of buying them could be the right option for you.

As for those things you might need for a week, to fix something or even to do a bit of fishing, there are some great community hiring libraries to try, from the Brighton Tool Hire Library to the excellent local Exmouth Library of Things | Exmouth – open every Saturday morning during the winter!

How’s about a scheme for Sidmouth?!

Library of Things | Borrow useful Things for your home, projects and adventures

Very Solarpunk… very Sustainable Sidmouth