If you want to level a steep slope or enclose an area or provide an element to your landscaping, consider installing a retaining wall. With a little effort and rented tools – saving you time and money, you can create a beautifully landscaped area that is easy to maintain.

Often times, a shrub that is not well maintained will outgrow its space and needs to be removed. This task can be made easier by renting the necessary tools – saving time and money. It’s important to first survey the area and be sure there are no underground services or wires in the spot that you will be digging.

  Renting a Paint Sprayer Makes Sense Anyone, from a do-it-yourself homeowner to a painting contractor, who needs to paint something, should consider renting a paint sprayer. Look at why renting a paint sprayer makes sense.

  Your local, ARA-affiliated rental store has a variety of paint sprayers and related items that you can rent for your painting project. The following describes some of the rental possibilities available.

  Rent the Right Paint Sprayer The correct paint sprayer to rent depends largely on what surface you will coat, what coating you will use and where you will operate the paint sprayer. Consider the following possible features on a paint sprayer when making your rental decision.

  Tips on Using a Rented Paint Sprayer You will achieve quality results with your rented paint sprayer if you take note of these tips. Your ARA-affiliated rental profession also can give you complete written instructions and a demonstration on how to use your rental paint sprayer safely.

  Clean Carpet is a Rental Away When the time comes to deep clean carpets, many people decide to rent equipment. This solution suits: ·  Homeowners ·  Business owners ·  Cleaning companies ·  Apartment complex personnel ·  Hotel and resort maintenance personnel ·  Automobile detailers Here are some reasons they have discovered for renting carpet cleaning equipment.

  People tend to use the term, carpet cleaner, when referring to any equipment used for cleaning a carpet. In reality, not all carpet cleaning equipment is alike. The following describes the differences between various options that rental stores may have available for carpet cleaning.

  A Basic Carpet-Care Program A basic carpet-care program keeps your carpet looking great, extends the life of the carpet and results in a cleaner, healthier environment. This program should include preventative maintenance, interim cleaning and restorative cleaning as described below.

  Factors to Consider When Renting Carpet Cleaning Equipment Before renting equipment for cleaning carpets, you should decide which equipment features you need. Consider the following possible features when determining which carpet cleaning equipment to rent.

  Carpet Spot and Spill Removal Tips An important part of maintaining a carpet involves properly treating spots and spills as they occur. These general tips will help you successfully tackle these accidental messes.

  How to Clean Your Carpet Using Rented Cleaning Equipment You can clean your carpet yourself using rented carpet cleaning equipment and achieve professional results by following these easy steps.

  Renting Floor Sanders Make Beautiful Wood Floors Possible If you plan to restore or refinish a hardwood floor, your ARA-affiliated rental store has the sanding equipment and the expertise you need to achieve the results you desire.

  The floor sanders you need to rent depend on whether you plan to finish, touch up or completely refinish your hardwood floor. The following describes some rental items for sanding floors and their common uses.

  Before renting a sander, decide what exactly you need. Which sander you rent will depend upon the project you want to accomplish and the features you desire in a sander. Consider the following factors prior to renting.

  When refinishing an old hardwood floor or finishing a new hardwood floor, you should use sandpaper grits in a particular sequence to achieve the best results. This sequence starts with the coarsest grit and moves to the finest grit.

  Even do-it-yourselfers, who refinish a hardwood floor for the first time, can achieve professional results by using the proper rental equipment and following these steps. Keep in mind, that these instructions are general in nature and that you should follow the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer of the sander.

  Tips for Sanding by Hand To get the best results when sanding by hand, use a sanding block. You can make your own by cutting a 4½- inch square out of 3/4-inch softwood. Alternatively, you can buy a commercially made block at your hardware store.

(ARA) - As the temperatures rise and we begin to emerge from winter hibernation, many of us feel the urge to open up our homes and begin cleaning away the dust and dirt that has accumulated over the long winter months.

A home improvement project can be exciting, but also a bit intimidating. But there’s good news. You might make your next project easier with these tips: First, plan ahead. Make a list of what equipment or materials you will need so you only make one trip for supplies.

  Rental: The Cure for the Equipment-Challenged Do-It-Yourselfer Does watching the latest television show on home improvement make you feel like an armchair do-it-yourselfer because you cannot afford to buy the tools used by the show’s host? Cheer up.

  (ARA) - As the weather cools, homeowners see fall as the year’s last chance to do home maintenance to lower heating bills. Of course, you will not save money if you spend more on home improvement than you will save in reduced energy costs.

(ARA) – As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing like coming home and warming up in front of a toasty fire. Indeed, more than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes, according to the United States Fire Administration.

(ARA) – The Centers for Disease Control reports roughly 50 million Americans suffer from indoor or outdoor allergies. People may experience allergies throughout the year, but symptoms can worsen when the weather changes and temperatures drop.

(ARA) – Before long, another growing season will come to an end and all the plants you’ve been nurturing for months will either whither away or enter their winter slumber. But before the temperatures plunge, there are a few simple things you can do that will significantly help your yard endure the winter months and continue to thrive in the spring.

(ARA) – Feel like you’re outgrowing your home? How about extending the use and value of your house by taking full advantage of the outdoor space that surrounds it?  Outdoor living areas offer an extension of your indoor living space or additional area for entertaining and relaxation, and there are countless ways you can liven up your backyard to create a perfect outdoor living area.

(ARA) – This time of year, you can’t help but notice the chainsaws buzzing and the hum of wood chippers reducing twigs, branches and what were once towering trees into mulch. Not to mention, the noise coming from edgers, rototillers and other machines working hard to get the yard ready for winter.

  Heavy-traffic and clay-like areas of the lawn make it prone to soil compaction. The process of aerating involves removing plugs of soil to allow water, air and nutrients to penetrate previously compacted soil or thatch-covered areas and reach the roots of the grass.

You can take the first step toward a healthier lawn with less soil compaction by renting an aerator. Rental stores carry various types of aerators to meet all budgets and needs. Check out the following types of aerators to see if any of them meet your needs.

  Aerator Rental Considerations If you think that all rental aerators are alike, this list might convince you otherwise. Review the various features possible on rental aerators to determine which ones you require.

  Correct Usage of a Rented Aerator First time users may need a little help operating a rented aerator. Here are some tips to help you use your rented aerator safely and correctly. Your local, ARA-affiliated rental store can provide you complete instructions for using your rented aerator.

  Homeowners, tree specialists and other contractors use towable, rental brush chippers to reduce fallen trees, branches, leaves, shrubs and other vegetation. A brush chipper uses blades or cutting disks to cut up the material placed in its hopper before discharging it through a chute.

  Comparing Rental Chipper Features The variety of towable brush chippers available at your local, ARA-affiliated rental store might make it difficult for you to decide which one to rent. The following descriptions will help clarify some of the differences between brush chippers.

  Before you leave your local, ARA-affiliated rental store, make sure you know how to handle the rented brush chipper safely. Here are some additional tips. Safety tips ·  Read all manufacturer warnings and instructions prior to using your rented brush chipper.

  A Rented Dethatcher Cleans Up Your Lawn Thatch is a layer of dead stems, roots and clippings between the soil’s surface and the green vegetation, which keeps the lawn from receiving vital nutrients.

  Dethatchers: The Rental Solution for Thatch You can rid your lawn of harmful thatch by renting and using a dethatcher. Find out more about various types of dethatchers and related equipment that you can rent by reading the following material.

  Usage Tips for a Rented Dethatcher Using a rented dethatcher is similar to using other lawn tools, such as a lawnmower or aerator. The tips below can help you use your rented dethatcher safely and correctly.

(ARA) - Every year around this time, there’s at least one yard in the neighborhood everyone wishes were their own. It has the perfectly manicured lawn, the rounded hedges and the flowers that just won’t quit blooming.

  Accessorize Your Rented Air Compressor Renting accessories to go with your air compressor rental can ensure that you have all that you need for a successful application. Here are some of the accessories that you may consider renting: Air treatment packages.

  You can rent air compressors of different sizes, output capabilities and mobility configurations. When you go to rent an air compressor, you need to choose one that will match your tool requirements and your project needs.

  Hints for Using a Rented Air Compressor Before you use your rented air compressor, take a moment to review these tips for using it properly and safely. Safety tips: ·  Read all warnings and instructions for the rented air compressor and for the tools you will attach to it before use.

  Rent a Power Auger for Easy Digging Anyone who has dug a post hole manually, pinching one clump of dirt at a time, probably has thought, “There must be a better way.” In fact, the better way is to rent a power post hole auger to drill through even hard soil and roots.

  To meet every need and budget, rental stores offer a variety of options for digging holes. They rent everything from manual post hole diggers for small backyard projects to the auger attachments for skid steer loaders needed to complete big, construction jobs.

  Tips for Using a Rented Auger Using a rented, power post hole auger takes some strength and instruction. Review the following tips for your information and safety before using the auger. Your local, ARA-affiliated rental store can provide you complete instructions for using your rented auger.

  Homeowners, professional contractors and business owners use air tools to tackle a number of different projects from removing a sidewalk to framing a house. These air tools require a reliable supply of compressed air.

  Cutting-Edge Reasons to Rent a Chain Saw Do you need some good reasons to rent a chain saw? If so, then maybe one of the following points will motivate you to rent one. Many uses. Homeowners, tree specialists and other contractors use rental chain saws to fell trees, cut logs for firewood, trim/prune trees, clean up after a storm or even create carved sculptures.

  A Variety of Chain Saw Rentals ARA-affiliated rental stores offer a variety of chain saws and related products for both do-it-yourselfers and professionals. Most chain saw product rentals fall in one of the following categories.

  You must consider many factors when deciding which chain saw to rent for your purposes. The following list provides some of the things that you should keep in mind. An ARA-affiliated rental store professional also can assist you in selecting the best chain saw for your intended application.

  The possibility of severe or fatal injury while using a rented chain saw makes it extremely important to use the equipment properly and safely. The following safety and usage tips should help you.

  A Rented Pressure Washer Takes the Pressure Off You Many homeowners feel under pressure to keep the exterior surfaces of their homes clean. Likewise, contractors need to clean their worksites and equipment after completing messy jobs.

  Pressure Washer Rental Options Your local, ARA-affiliated rental store has a variety of pressure washers and accessories that will help you successfully complete your next cleaning project. The following describes some of the available rental options related to pressure washers.

  Deciding Which Pressure Washer to Rent What will you clean? Where will you clean? How long will you clean? The answers to these questions will help you decide which pressure washer to rent. Understanding the differences between various types of rental pressure washers, will allow you to find the best pressure washer and accessories to rent for your cleaning project.

  Before using a pressure washer, you should become familiar with how it operates. The following tips should help you use your rented pressure washer safely and effectively. Your local, ARA-affiliated rental store can give you complete operating instructions.

  A tree cut down either intentionally or by an act of God leaves an unsightly stump in the ground. Stump grinders, also known as stump cutters, can remove the final evidence that the tree ever existed.

  Rental stump grinders come in different styles and sizes. Your local, ARA-affiliated rental store professional can help you find the one that best meets your needs. Some of the available rental options include: Walk-behind stump grinder.

  Equipment that cuts aggressively, such as a stump grinder, requires extra caution. Please review the safety and usage tips below. Your local, ARA-affiliated rental store professional can provide you with complete instructions.

  Renting Can Keep Your Drains Clean Over time, drains develop clogs. Possible causes of a clogged drain include: ·  Water-saving plumbing fails to eliminate waste properly. ·  People flush something they should not flush down a toilet.

  Rental stores carry a variety of equipment for cleaning drain and sewer clogs. Take a look at the following guide to determine which unit best fits your needs. Your local, ARA-affiliated rental professional also can recommend the equipment you need for properly cleaning your drains and sewers quickly and easily.

  Factors to Consider When Renting Drain and Sewer Equipment Rental drain and sewer cleaning equipment offers different features. Becoming familiar with available options will help you rent the equipment that best suits your needs.

  How to Use Rental Equipment to Clean Drains You may want to rent drain and sewer cleaning equipment, such as a snake or auger, for drain clogs too big for or unresponsive to plunging. Following these instructions will help you use this equipment to clean clogs in drains.

  The Advantages of Renting Pneumatic Tools Pneumatic tools, also known as air tools, receive power from compressed air provided by an air compressor. You can rent pneumatic tools to complete projects pertaining to construction, concrete demolition, remodeling, woodworking, automotive work, cleanup and more.

  You can rent pneumatic tools to accomplish a variety of tasks quickly and easily. The list below gives you an idea of some of the pneumatic tools available for rent from your local ARA-affiliated rental store.