5 Ways to Earn Extra Cash to Fund Your Home Renovations

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 02 May 2018 12:00

In an ideal world, you’d be able to cover the cost of every renovation project that you want. That’s not usually the case, though. Most of us have to limit our remodeling projects based on the budget available. Still, there are ways to bolster what you have to spend so that you can cover the cost upfront (or even increase your budget slightly and add some extras).

The following five tips are outside the typical income stream of a regular job and are ways to get some extra cash in your free time. Some of them are things you can do during other activities, such as watching TV, while others you’d have to focus on. Either way, they’re opportunities to fund your next home renovation.

Help people locally with extra tasks

Plenty of people in your area need help with moving, furniture assembly, and a variety of other chores — and you can get paid to be the one to help them. If you’re even more handy, you can help out with home improvement or outdoor upkeep tasks. There are a few sites, TaskRabbit being a common one, to become a “helper” and earn some money.

Recycle items for cash

Most people end up with cans and bottles that they then have to dispose of through their local recycling program. Why not make some cash from it? Some areas offer a return for certain items and you can make a few bucks here and there by turning in recyclables. Since it varies based on your location, you’ll just have to find your local recycling center and see what your options are.

Sell your old collectibles

Chances are, you have an old Beanie Baby or vinyl record in your garage that would be valuable to someone. Luckily, sites like eBay and Craigslist make it easy for anyone to sell their stuff. Now, don’t expect to necessarily make thousands if you’re looking to sell some old toys (one storage company’s study found that Beanie Babies sell for $21 on average today), but even just an extra $50 can help chip away at your renovation costs.

Complete tasks Amazon M Turk

Amazon’s tool isn’t very well known, but it’s a simple way to earn a little bit of money on the side. It’s not a hugely high-paying gig, but it’s great to do while you’re watching TV or just bored at home. You can make a few bucks by completing tasks like short surveys. Plus, it’s easy to sign up and get started right away.

Use cash back apps

It’s amazing how many apps and websites there are now that are dedicated to giving people cash back. Even better, you can get cash back on purchases you’ll make anyway — there’s no need to buy extra things. Ebates is great for online shopping, while Ibotta and Checkout 51 are designed mainly for grocery shopping. There are plenty more but these are the most common ones. Plus, it’s usually as simple as linking your receipt to their specific offers and reaping in the cash back.

Making your home exactly how you’d like it is unfortunately never free, even if you’re able to do the work yourself. These 5 tips will help you fill the gaps in your renovation budget.

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