Rarely Used Home Tools: Are They Worth Buying?

Introduction: The Story of the "Storage Room" That Swallowed Our Dreams and Cash

Imagine opening your home storage room now, or perhaps that closet under the stairs where you put things "you might need someday." What do you see? A very long ladder that cost you hundreds of riyals to change one light bulb two years ago? A huge carpet washing machine you bought with enthusiasm that's now just a neglected item collecting dust? Or perhaps a complicated coffee machine for big occasions you haven't touched since last Eid?

This scene repeats in almost every Saudi home. We don't buy tools, we buy "promises of instant convenience," only to discover later that we bought commitments, storage headaches, and wasted cash.

In this guide, we'll take you on a journey inside your financial mind, to understand why renting home tools has become true intelligence, and how Estajer platform can give you the luxury you desire without leaving clutter in your home that cramps your space.

If we look at the numbers, we find that the average Saudi home contains between 50 to 100 pieces of tools and equipment used less than 5 times a year. Imagine the amount of money frozen in these items! If we calculate the average value of these items, we'll find that each family freezes between 15,000 to 30,000 riyals in equipment and tools rarely used.

Worse than that, these items occupy valuable spaces in our homes. A square meter in Riyadh or Jeddah costs thousands of riyals, and we use it to store items whose value decreases every day!

1. Why Do We Rush to Buy Home Tools We Only Use a Few Times?

The reason is simple and very human: we love ownership. We feel secure when something belongs to us. But in reality, owning items we rarely use is a "financial prison." When you buy expensive home tools for rare use, you're not just spending money, but "freezing it."

Have you ever thought how many times you'll use the "drill" or electric drill you plan to buy? Statistics say that the average household drill is used for only 13 minutes throughout its entire life! If you bought it for 400 riyals, that means you're paying about 30 riyals per minute of use. While if you thought about renting tools through a specialized platform, you'd find the cost drops by 90%.

Psychological Reasons Behind Shopping Obsession

Advertising and Marketing: We watch hundreds of ads daily that convince us we "need" things we didn't know existed in the first place. Companies know how to press our psychological buttons to make us buy.

Fear of Unavailability: "What if I need it and can't find it?" This question drives us to buy things we may never need. But with platforms like Estajer, this fear has no justification anymore. Everything you need is available with the click of a button.

Social Comparison: We buy because our neighbor or friend bought. We want to appear at a certain level, so we accumulate items we don't use just to keep up with others.

Feeling of Achievement: When we buy something new, we feel temporary happiness. But this happiness fades quickly, and the neglected items and wasted money remain.

Simple Idea: Before buying any expensive tool, go to Estajer platform and see how much it costs to rent it for one day. If you find the difference is huge, save your money for your family gathering or savings that will benefit you in the future.

2. Um Faisal's Story: From "Crowded House" to Space for Comfort

Um Faisal is a lady who loves hospitality and beauty in her home. On one occasion, she decided to buy a complete hospitality set, including huge food warmers, chocolate fountain machines, and extra tables. These items cost her about 8,000 riyals. After the occasion, she faced the major problem: "Where do I put all this stuff?"

These setups ended up in the room corner, and Um Faisal felt "cramped" every time she passed by them because the place became crowded, and the money she paid would have been better spent on a family trip or improving the home's basic furniture.

After a while, Um Faisal discovered Estajer platform. At the next occasion, she rented everything for only 400 riyals.

Um Faisal says: "The difference isn't just in the money, the difference is that my house became spacious, and I don't have neglected items worrying about cleaning or storing them."

Abu Khaled's Story: The Smart Small Contractor

Abu Khaled is a small contractor who started his project with a limited budget. At first, he thought about buying all the tools and equipment he needs: ladders, electric drills, painting equipment, and measuring tools. If he bought everything, he would have paid about 25,000 riyals.

Instead, he decided to use Estajer platform. He rents the equipment he needs for each project and returns it after finishing. In the first year, he saved about 18,000 riyals which he invested in marketing and hiring an additional worker.

Abu Khaled says: "If I had bought all the tools from the start, I would have finished before I began. Renting through the platform let me start strong and expand quickly."

Sarah's Story: The Smart Working Mother

Sarah is a working mother with three young children. Every period, she needs different tools and equipment: a high chair for the baby, large toys for parties, deep cleaning equipment for the house. If she bought everything, she would need a whole room for storage.

Now, Sarah rents everything she needs through the platform. When the child grows and finishes with the high chair, she returns it and rents something else suitable for their new age. She saves money, space, and time.

Sarah says: "Renting through the platform changed my life. I focus on my children instead of wasting time organizing neglected items."

3. The Financial Trap: Cost of Ownership vs. Benefit

The smart consumer doesn't just look at the sticker price, but looks at "cost per use." When you own the item, you pay its full price, bear its depreciation, and pay storage costs from your expensive home space.

Comparison Table: Buying a Carpet Washing Machine vs. Renting from Estajer Platform

Comparison Aspect

Buying to Own

Renting via Estajer Platform

Initial Cost

2,500 riyals

120 riyals per day

Item Value After a Year

1,500 riyals (1,000 riyal loss)

Zero loss

Storage Cost

Takes large space

Zero (returns to owner)

Maintenance and Cleaning

Your responsibility

Supplier's responsibility

Technical Condition

Old model after years

Always latest model

The table shows the truth we ignore; owning an item that will be used rarely is an incorrect financial decision. Renting tools frees your cash liquidity and lets you use the best technologies without committing to their drawbacks.

Calculating the Real Cost

Let's take a practical example of the "electric drill":

Purchase Scenario:

1. Purchase price: 400 riyals
2. Times used per year: 2-3 times
3. Device lifespan: 5 years
4. Total uses: 10-15 times
5. Cost per use: 400 ÷ 15 = 27 riyals
6. Cost of space used for storage: about 20 riyals annually
7. Probability of breakdown or maintenance: 100-200 riyals
8. Value when sold after 5 years: 50 riyals
9. Real total cost: 400 + 100 (storage) + 150 (maintenance) - 50 (sale) = 600 riyals for 15 uses = 40 riyals per time

Platform Rental Scenario:

1. Rental cost for one day: 25 riyals
2. Number of uses: 15 times over 5 years
3. Total cost: 25 × 15 = 375 riyals
4. Difference: You saved 225 riyals plus space and peace of mind!

4. When is Renting Home Tools the Savior?

There are situations in our daily lives where buying is considered a "crime" against your budget:

Holiday and Occasion Cleaning: (sofa washers, marble polishers); things you need twice a year, why own them for years? Renting through the platform provides you the latest equipment at simple prices.

Emergency Home Repairs: You need a long ladder to paint a room or a drill to install a frame. Instead of buying tools you might use once, rent them for a day or two and finish your work.

Seasonal Trips: Tents, trip chairs, and outdoor stoves. All seasonal items used one or two months a year. The rest of the year they remain neglected in storage.

Children's Parties and Special Occasions: Bouncy castles, entertainment equipment, special decorations. All used for one day then become a burden.

Temporary Children's Needs: High chairs, strollers, baby beds. Children grow quickly and their needs change every few months. Buying means accumulating neglected items.

Through Estajer platform, you can access all these tools and items with just one click, with complete legal security ensuring your rights and the lessor's rights.

5. Home Tools Not Worth Buying: The Financial Intelligence List

This list of items should have your home rule as: "Always rent them":

Large Steam Machines: For cleaning curtains or carpets. Used once or twice a year, and their cost is high (1,500-3,000 riyals). Rental: 80-120 riyals per day.

Manual Carpentry and Metalwork Tools: Rarely used by non-specialists. Electric saw, sanding machine, cutting tools. All expensive, complicated, and need maintenance.

Huge Entertainment Devices: Like giant projectors for weekend gatherings. Their price can reach 5,000-10,000 riyals, and used a few times a year.

Temporary Medical Equipment: Like wheelchairs or breathing devices for recovery periods. Very expensive and used for a very limited period.

Professional Photography Equipment: Professional cameras, studio lighting, photography backgrounds. For special occasions like weddings or graduations.

Seasonal Kitchen Appliances: Ice cream makers, huge electric grills, specialized pizza ovens. Used on limited occasions.

Specialized Sports Equipment: Expensive bicycles, home gym equipment, swimming gear. Most people use them enthusiastically the first month then they become neglected.

Large Garden Tools: Electric lawn mowers, tree trimming equipment, pool cleaning machines. Especially if their use is seasonal.

Message for Suppliers and Store Owners: Do you have neglected items in your warehouse that aren't moving? Why keep them as a burden? Upload them now on Estajer platform and let them generate money and pay for themselves.

6. Why is Estajer Platform the Practical Solution?

At Estajer platform, we didn't just build a mediator; we built a security system that encourages you to live "lightly."

Amazing Variety: 13 sections covering everything you could think of. From simple home tools to huge professional equipment. Everything in one place.

Nafath Security: To ensure that everyone you deal with is documented and official. Every user's identity is verified through the national Nafath system, preventing any fraud.

Waffy System: That protects your money and doesn't deliver it to the lessor until you receive, inspect, and are satisfied. Your money is safe until you ensure the quality of what you rented.

Easy Access: Browse, order, and receive... without the hassle of searching in traditional stores. Everything from your phone, with clear prices, and no surprises.

Transparent Reviews: Every supplier has ratings from previous users. You can see people's experiences before renting and choose the best.

Clear Contracts: All rental details are written and saved. Rental period, price, item condition, everything is documented and legally protected.

Technical Support: A specialized team ready to help you anytime. If you face any problem, the solution is available quickly.

How to Start?

1. Register on the platform and activate your account via Nafath (two minutes)
2. Search for the tool or equipment you need
3. Compare suppliers (price, rating, location)
4. Book and agree on pickup time
5. Receive items and verify their condition
6. Use comfortably
7. Return items at the agreed time
8. Rate your experience to help others

7. Sustainability: How Does Renting Protect Our Saudi Environment?

The less we buy, the less excessive production that consumes our planet's resources and produces waste. The sharing economy is the ethical and smart solution; where items are recycled among hundreds of people, extending the product's life and reducing the individual's carbon footprint.

The Kingdom encourages this direction as part of Vision 2030 to build a conscious and sustainable society. Every time you rent instead of buy, you contribute to:

Reducing Waste: Most home tools we buy end up in garbage after a few years. Renting extends the product's life because it's used more efficiently.

Saving Natural Resources: Every product manufactured consumes raw materials, energy, and water. When we share items instead of buying new copies, we conserve resources.

Reducing Emissions: Manufacturing and transportation cause huge carbon emissions. The sharing economy reduces the need for excessive production.

Encouraging Awareness: When you rent, you think twice before requesting something. Do you really need it? How long will you use it? This awareness reduces unnecessary consumption.

Conclusion: Invest in Your Experience, Not Your Possessions

In the end, renting home tools isn't just a way to save money, but a decision for freedom. Freedom from cramped space, freedom from maintenance worries, and freedom to try everything new in the world without bearing financial risk.

Don't make your home a "graveyard" for neglected items that were once promises of luxury. Start today changing the ownership mentality, and join thousands of smart people who chose "benefit" and financial agility.

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