Patio – Rent tools, learn DIY, reduce waste
Hey HN! I built Patio to make DIY more accessible and sustainable. It’s a community-powered platform where you can: Rent tools from people nearby Learn DIY through curated tutorials and guides Find or list surplus materials to save money and reduce waste Browse home improvement news in one place It’s early, but live — would love your feedback on the experience, especially around search, learning, and marketplace usability. Thanks! — Julien
In plain words
Patio is a community platform that makes DIY projects more accessible and sustainable. Users can rent tools from neighbors, access curated DIY tutorials and guides, buy and sell surplus materials, and browse home improvement news. The platform is designed for people interested in do-it-yourself projects who want to save money, reduce waste, and learn new skills through shared community resources.
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