You could ask your landlord to end your lease early with no penalty provided you find a replacement tenant. You could explain you are not happy overall and would like to leave the situation on good terms and this solution would be fair to both of you.

At the end of the day the landlord really wants it rented and a new tenant would sign a longer lease than what you are currently signed up for.

Another great tool rental place is “the shed” out in goochland. They don’t have as many tools but they are in newer shape than Home Depot. And a bit cheaper I have found as well.

Honestly, buy quality tools when they are foundations but then either rent from a Home Depot place or buy cheap at Harbor Freight if it is just a once or twice sorta thing.

As for paying, I agree but sometimes the lessons you learn are invaluable doing it yourself. And for some it is a bit of a reach the mountain top high when you tackle something you didn’t know you could do.

Best advice is to start small and drive in. Start with painting and small drywall items after watching YT. There is only so much you ca screw up with those items. And if you do screw up don’t worry as at worst you could cal a professional to resolve it.

Build your tools up slowly as well as your confidence.

If you do call professionals observe what they do to get tips and tricks for how they operate. They really have items that make the impossible seam easy.

Good luck.