Sunday, January 25, 2009

Top Tips For Making Money On The Side

By Linc Selmaria

Even though we have a new president in office, the economy is not going to improve overnight. In fact, many are predicting the financial crisis will continue for a long time to come. With that in mind, lots of folks are looking for ways to earn cash on the side.

So how can the average, everyday working Joe make a little extra cash?

Outside or Offline Cash Jobs

Clear and Clean Rain Gutters: You may have never thought about this, but pretty much every home has gutters surrounding the flat roof areas. Throughout the year these gutters get clogged with leaves and other organic materials that can cause them to back up or overflow. This is especially a hazard during winter when ice buildup can cause damming and backflow into the dry areas of the home. You can make some nice cash by cleaning these out for folks a couple times per year. Just be sure to keep safety in mind.

Washing Windows: While you are up on the roof, why not take a glance at the windows on the house. Chances are they are streaked from rain and in need of a scrubbing, polishing and shining. Cleaning windows is another one of those jobs that people just don't like doing and you can earn some serious cash doing it.

Power Washing Homes: Most houses nowadays are made of some type of siding. Vinyl siding is by far the most popular, and this presents a great cash job opportunity. Vinyl siding gets covered with dirt and sap all year long and can appear dull and faded. If you are willing to invest a couple hundred bucks into a gas-powered pressure washing, you can make good side money cleaning the exterior of houses. In addition, you can power wash the driveway and sidewalk while you are there.

Pulling weeds: This has got to be the least-liked task thus far. Nobody, and I mean, nobody likes to pull weeds. It is just this fact that makes this a great cash job. You can charge up to $20 per hour to pull weeds in flower beds and earn money all week long.

Washing Cars: Think about this: people wash their cars in their own driveways. But what if you knocked on the door and offered to do it using your hoses, soap and sponges but they just supply the water? You can charge $10 for a hand washing and get jobs all day long. Once again, look for the repeat business and see if you can set up a weekly visit to keep that baby shining!

What I'm trying to hammer home here is that you can pick just one of these cash jobs and go out today and start earning money. Get out now and work hard; you will be rewarded.

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