Are you prepped for the upcoming mega sports weekend?

October is here, and that means it's time for the AFL and NRL Grand Finals. It’s a great opportunity to throw a game-watching party, whether that means pizza on the couch, the grill going out back or a large family get together.

But if this is your plan, you'll want to start gearing up for it now. Before you have guests over, you may want to use the party as a chance to spruce your place up a bit. If it's a barbecue you want, then take a look in your backyard and see if any improvements are needed.

How does your fence look? Has it been ages since you've stained it? With the right tools, you can get your backyard fence looking as good as new without the cost of replacing it. You'll just need a pressure cleaner, sander, the right stain and a few free days between now and the big game.

Or maybe all you need to do is replace a couple of broken tiles in the bathroom.  With the electric tools, this can be a simple afternoon project that can make a big difference.

Improve your home, build your community

When you're deciding what improvements you may want before the party, keep Kennards Hire in mind for all your equipment needs. Not only will you find the best and most trusted home improvement tools, you'll also make a big difference to a child in need.

Throughout September and October, the Kennards for Kids program will see that $2 from every piece of equipment that is hired will go to a local charity that focuses on improving the lives of sick, injured or disadvantaged children all over Australia.

In the 2014 Kennards for Kids campaign, we raised more than $350,000, and we are aiming to raise half a million this year.