After completing a renovation for your home or business, you now have lots of equipment that was used on the job that may or may not be in the greatest condition. As a result, you may be mulling over various options as to what you can do with your equipment. Rather than make a hasty decision that you may come to regret, here are a few options you should consider prior to making a final decision.
Conduct an Inspection
Once the renovation is finished, take some time to give all pieces of your equipment an inspection. From drills and saws to other types of heavier and more specialized equipment, finding out what is working well and what is not will give you a much better idea of which pieces of equipment can stick around and which ones are heading to a junkyard.
Sell Your Equipment
If after inspecting things you realize you have equipment that's still in good condition but won't be needed any longer, consider selling various pieces to used equipment buyers who specialize in construction equipment. Since these experts will know all about different types of equipment, they can assess it at a fair market value and give you a reasonable offer.
Donate it to a Good Cause
Should you have some drills, saws, or other items that will just be setting around your garage collecting dust for years to come, consider donating your equipment to a worthy cause. From Habitat for Humanity to other charitable organizations, a donation of equipment will always be well-appreciated. Best of all, you can take a tax deduction for your charitable donation, which will help you at tax time.
Clean it Up and Keep it Around
Finally, you may just want to clean up the equipment you used for your renovation and keep it around inside your garage, utility room, or storage building. After all, you never know when you might decide to do another renovation to your home or business. If you do and you have parted ways with your equipment, you'll be spending time and money buying new equipment to replace what you gave away or sold.
Since one renovation almost always leads to another type of renovation at some point, think long and hard about what you want to do with your equipment. Whether you ultimately sell it to equipment buyers, donate it, or keep it in your garage, it's best to make sure your equipment will be put to good use one way or another.
