What is a tool need on Sparetoolz?

A tool need is a free public post when you need something for a project—pressure washer, ladder, saw, and more. Neighbors who have it can respond. You only share city and state publicly, never your street address.

Do I need an account to post or respond?

Browsing open needs is free. To post a need, see full details, or say “I have this tool,” create a free Sparetoolz account—the same login works on the website and mobile apps.

Is my address or email shown publicly?

No. Public cards show what you need, category, city/state, timing, and optional budget. We never publish street addresses, email, or phone on the directory.

How is this different from searching for rentals?

Search finds tools people already listed. Posting a need tells the community what you’re looking for when you can’t find it—so owners can offer their gear or list something new.

Does it cost money to post?

No. Posting a need is free. If you later rent a tool through Sparetoolz, you pay only after the owner accepts, using secure Stripe checkout—not App Store billing.

What happens after someone says they have the tool?

You still use the normal Sparetoolz rental path when ready: request dates, owner accepts, pay with Stripe, private handoff details, then condition photos at pickup and return.

How do I write a need that gets responses?

Name the tool specifically, include dates or a window, add one line of project context, and optional budget. Vague titles get fewer replies.

Can owners browse needs to decide what to list?

Yes. Open needs are a demand signal. If neighbors keep asking for gear you own, list it or respond when signed in.

Post a tool need

Free. City & state only on the public directory. Same account as the Sparetoolz app.

← All needs

• Neighbors see what you need — not your street or email.
• You can edit dates or close the need anytime under My needs.
• When someone can help, you’ll get an in-app notification.