What is Patio?
Patio is where DIY meets community, learning, and sustainability. Borrow tools, rent yours out, learn with quizzes, discover tutorials, buy/sell tools, and find local resources. Making DIY easier, affordable, and more connected, beginner or pro.
Problem
Users need to own or purchase tools for DIY projects, leading to high costs and limited access to specialized tools and struggling to find guidance, creating lack of structured learning resources.
Solution
A community-driven platform where users can borrow/rent tools, share knowledge via quizzes/tutorials, and buy/sell tools. Example: Rent a drill from a neighbor or complete a beginner-friendly carpentry tutorial.
Customers
DIY enthusiasts (beginners and pros), sustainability advocates, local communities, and tool owners seeking extra income.
Unique Features
Combines tool-sharing economy with interactive learning (quizzes) and local resource discovery, fostering sustainability and skill development.
User Comments
Saves money on tool purchases, Easy access to tutorials for beginners, Great for eco-conscious DIYers, Helps monetize unused tools, Connects local communities.
Traction
Launched recently (exact version unclear), features tool rentals, quizzes, and tutorials. Traction data unavailable from provided sources.
Market Size
The global DIY home improvement market is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027 (Grand View Research, 2020).
