What if you just moves into your new house and need tools? Buying all the tools you maybe need once or twice a year? The local hardware store will be happy to see you?
There is an other option: The Santa Rosa Tool Library: BorrowTools. Founded in 2008 by Justing Zuckerman who loaned tools out of his ground level apartment. In April 2011 it moved ti a more public facility in downtown Santa Rosa at 642 5th Street.
You will find hand and power tools for home repair, landscaping and automotive work free of charge. To rent tools, you need to live and work in Sonoma County and be at least 18 years old.
There are a few more rules, check out the website and start your project.
Mirjam