Tools

If you are like me you think that you are handier around the house than you are and like to have the right tool for every job.  That said, many tools are not needed very often. I'd suggest two options as opposed to going out and buying a tool every time you need one. 

Many hardware stores rent larger, and some smaller, tools so if it something you are only going to use once, consider renting it before buying and adding to the whole consumption stream.

Better yet, why not get together with your neighbors and put together a list of the tools that everyone has that can be borrowed. If you have neighbors that you know, this can be a great way to help eachother, save on money, and even get someone else to help with those larger jobs around the house.

PROS: Builds community, saves money, diminishes the waste stream from unnecessary consumption

CONS: Takes a little bit of planning ahead of time and there is the possibility of someone not taking care of your tools as you would.