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HOW TO: Rent Anything Online

As dumpster diving and extreme anti-consumerism edge their way into the mainstream, more and more renting seems like an easier way to “go green” while cutting costs. While not everything should be rented , (toothbrushes, underwear, I can go on) most things can be, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that you can borrow just about anything without having to leave your home, or office, or coffee shop – basically anywhere you use your computer. Log on to these sites and let the wonder of temporary ownership begin. Books People have been renting books since as early as Book Swim prices its plans depending on the number of books taken out at one time (a “devout reader,” with 11 books rented at a time, pays about $60 per month). Books Free , which isn’t actually free, offers similar plans but restricts the type of content you can order based on which plan you sign up for (starting at $10.99 per month for two-at-a-time paperbacks).
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Five Best Home Inventory Tools [Hive Five]

Home inventories are invaluable for showing insurance companies what you lost in a break-in, fire, or other catastrophe. They're also quite handy for surveying, decluttering, and organizing your loot. These five tools will help you inventory and organize your collection of stuff. More
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Best Home Inventory Tool? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]

With all that spring cleaning under your belt, now's the perfect time to take stock of your home. This week we want to hear about your favorite home inventory tools for cataloging and organizing your stuff. More
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Plan Party Tents with an Online Marquee Planner Tool [Webapps]

Renting a party tent is easy, but what goes under it takes a bit more thought. Marquee renter County Marquees has a simple, user-friendly planning tool available to all (not just customers) to organize, print, and share tent plans for large parties. More
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Rent a Home While Investing Like a Homeowner [Personal Finance]

Many financial advisers recommend buying a home to take advantage of the associated tax benefits. If you want the investment portfolio without the hassle of home ownership, life management blog My Life ROI has some suggestions. Photo by TheTruthAbout...
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Keep Dishonest Landlords at Bay with Your Camera [Apartments]

Even if your landlord seems happy-go-lucky upon moving in, there's always a chance they won't be so nice when you move out. Keep all parties accountable and in check for a hassle-free lease with a little help from your camera. Photo by Lara604 As much as we'd like to say every landlord out there has a heart of gold, the truth is, economic times are tough. Even if you have left your last rental sparkling clean, there's rarely any proof as to what it looked like before you moved in unless you create your own
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