The Shared ShedNeighborhood Tool CooperativeBorrow the tools you need from neighbors you trust.
Why buy an extension ladder or miter saw you only use twice a year? The Shared Shed lets tight-knit neighborhoods, church groups, and friends pool their gear safely—with clear condition tracking and zero awkwardness.
Use a neighbor's invite code, or start your own private circle.
Check availability, book dates, and unlock pickup after the owner approves.
Log condition on the way back so the next neighbor knows what they are getting.
Get started
Enter your email for a login code. Then join a pod or start one.
Example pod
What neighbors see after they join
Sample catalog only. Live tools stay inside private pods.
24-foot extension ladder
Type IA, 300 lb rating.
Owner: Maya
12-inch sliding miter saw
Sat–Mon · pickup locked until Luis approves.
Owner: Luis
18V cordless drill kit
Two batteries and a soft case.
Owner: Priya
Reservation
Maya asked to borrow Luis's miter saw, Saturday through Monday.
Pickup address and lockbox stay hidden until Luis approves. Return condition is logged so the next neighbor knows what they are getting.
Sample photos: Mark Hunter, CC BY 2.0; Puddin Tain, CC BY-SA 2.0; Santeri Viinamäki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How the trust model works
The awkward questions, answered in the rules instead of a group text.
Who owns the tools?
Neighbors keep their own gear. The shed is the catalog and the rules, not a warehouse. You list what you are willing to share, and you stay the owner.
Is borrowing free?
Yes. Pods are for sharing, not renting. There is no fee to join, request a tool, or lend one.
What if something is late or damaged?
Late loans get a reminder. If a tool comes back damaged, the owner takes it out of service until they repair it. Arranging and paying for repair or replacement stays with the owner and the borrower—the shed does not bill anyone. Two damaged returns pause borrowing until a pod admin clears it.
Lending and borrowing is at your own risk. The shed operator is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Read the Terms of Use.