Here’s a quick lesson I learned the hard way

Question

I thought I’d save a few bucks by loading all the old lava rock from a landscape renovation onto my standard open-bed trailer instead of renting a dump trailer. Loading was a breeze—gravity did half the work. Unloading? Different story. Without a hydraulic lift, every single rock had to be shoveled out by hand. Four &nbsp;hours later, I finally rolled away—sore, sweaty, and wishing I’d spent the extra cash.Take it from me: the right equipment turns a back-breaking afternoon into a five-minute button-press. Think twice, rent once, and keep your profit (and your spine) intact.&nbsp;

julie · Answer

Oof, we've all had those "should’ve spent the extra cash" moments 😅 Thanks for sharing the real talk. This is such a good reminder that time (and your back!) are worth factoring into the budget!

judithvirag · Answer

Thanks for sharing. I agree sometimes you get into situations that is not thought through from the begining. It has happened to me too.&nbsp;

masterful · Answer

Thanks! I see it might be a great idea to check out the local rental stores and create a mental list of what's available to me. I've never thought about unloading rock other than shoveling!