About Us

Written by: Terry Howell (Dusty)
Founder: DIY Depot of Tools
terry@diydepot.tools

Firstly, a personal thank you to all of our borrowers & supporters who have continued to encourage me to provide this unique Community Resource.

The low cost Membership Fee proved to be more trouble than it was worth, so I have decided to full the plug on Borrow Not Buy Limited and go back to the simple FOC model. Fingers crossed for the occassional modest financial donations, should borrows feel inclided to donate. Monies in will help pay for bits n bobs and hopefully some renewals/repairs.

Until further notice the DIY Depot of Tools will operate from Canford Crossing B&B, 17 Canford Bottom BH21 2HA.

Since May 2023 we have been of service to the communities of Wimborne, Ferndown, Colehill, Verwood and their adjoining Parishes.

The concept was devised to help our members save money and reduce the carbon footprint of our community by Borrowing Not Buying tools that we may only use now and again, or even borrowing the same tools often, even saving on the need to hire trades people while they could now DIY it, if they have the right tools.

As we know, from a DIY perspective, most tools are used only a couple of times in their lifespan, so, by providing a repository where You would never have to buy the tool and store it forever afterwards. BORROWING is better than hiring or buying.

We continue to stock a growing number of tools and appliances available to assist You with your DIY projects and jobs, large and small:

- - - - Building, Painting, Plastering and Decorating
        Electrical
        Garden
        Household
        Metalwork Tools
        Mobility Aids
        Motoring
        Plumbing
        Woodworking
        General

Click through our Header and Footer Menus for more information e.g. Privacy Policy and T&Cs/Liability Waiver.

Please use our inventory checklist, however, if you cannot find what you are looking for, please enquire by emailing toolenquiry@diydepot.tools

You can also Join us on Facebook by searching for DIY-Library for regular post and updates.

How it works – As soon as you have enrolled, borrowing tools is as easy as 1-2-3!

Click through and read and agree to the Conditions of Borrowing (please follow the link below).
Scroll down and note the item(s) you wish to borrow from the our inventory (you only need the item number(s) and a short discription)
Complete the short form, adding the item numbers and the short description in the field provided and submit the form and wait for us to respond. Job done!

We will get back to you confirm availability within 24hrs, but shall endevour to email you within 4hrs.

You then…

1. Collect the items from Canford Crossing B&b, 17 Canford Cottom BH21 2HA in the agreed pick-up window vua the Tool Enquiry Form
2. Use the item.
3. Do your best to return the item(s) back to Canford Crossing B&B by the agreed “Return Date” in the condition that they were borrowed, excepting due ware and tear.
IMPORTANT: Consumables are down to the Users expense.