1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (116 page)

719 RESEED A LAWN.
The best time for lawn maintenance jobs like this is in the early fall or early spring. Everyone wants his or her lawn to look its best when the days get warmer and the grass is green, lush, and evenly cut. Your basic investment is in the grass seed and a spreader.

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720 FIX A GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
Aside from toilets, this is the household appliance that probably breaks down most often (possibly from the little kid who tries to stick his sister's Barbie doll down it). Got a mechanical turn of mind? Don't mind messing with other people's garbage? Put an ad up on craigslist and see what happens.

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721 INSTALL A GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
This is a simple, basic home improvement that lots of people want but don't know how to do. The instructions that come with the disposal unit should tell you the basics of how to do it. Check online for any tips and tricks that will save you time and money.

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722 REFACE KITCHEN CABINETS.
Think about it: Those people who want to sell their homes in a down market don't have the money to pay a company to make their home look better. That's where you come in with your affordable, reasonable offer to give their kitchens a face-lift.

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723 RESHINGLE A ROOF.
You really are starting to look pale these days. Get a tan and earn some money by climbing on some roofs and shingling like there is no tomorrow. Dumping the old shingles can be a pain though, so make sure you have a plan on how to dispose of them — and be sure to factor any disposal fees into your job estimate.

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724 PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF A HOUSE.
Homeowners always want to be proud of their investment — in good times and in bad. However, there's no way in hell they can feel proud if people can see paint chipping around their windows. Offer to slap a brand-new coat of paint on (after spending hours scraping the old layer off, of course).

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725 PAINT THE INTERIOR OF A HOUSE.
Casually tell your friends that the paint job in their home looks like monkeys threw feces at the walls, and you would be happy to repaint for a price. If your tactful attempts to get hired by your buddies don't pan out, placing ads on craigslist works too.

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