1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (119 page)

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740 TILE A BATHROOM.
You've done your business in enough disgusting bathrooms in others' homes and at the local bars (think
Trainspotting
's “the worst bathroom in the world”) to know just about everyone's could use some fixing up. While a fresh set of tiles won't completely wipe away any lingering scents, you could earn yourself some dollars turning these literal crap holes into cleaner places.

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741 UNCLOG SHOWER AND SINK DRAINS.
You've worked enough bottle caps and lime rinds out of your sink to know what's up when the water won't go down. And your skills at plucking hair-dolls out of the shower drain are surpassed by none. Therefore, you should take your show on the road. Put up ads on college campuses (those kids get all sorts of stuff stuck in their drains) and on craigslist offering your service.
Hopefully
, it's just hair down there.

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742 TOW CARS.
Be the AAA-alternative and offer to get your tow on for a reasonable price. Whether you actually own a tow truck (what the hell are you doing with a tow truck?)or are just able to hitch broken-down rides to yours, you can make some serious cash from others' distress and distrust of companies that financially rape by the mile.

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743 HITCH UP OTHERS' BOATS.
You've had to sell your boat to pay off your debts, but don't worry, Skipper, you can still use that towing equipment to your advantage. Put up fliers at local marinas and post ads on craigslist that offer your services. Just be sure to factor in gas prices when you figure out your fee.

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744 WINTERIZE BOATS.
Boats are lots of fun in the summer when it's warm out and you're all carefree bopping around the lake or river. But when winter rolls in it's no fun having to pull the boat out of the water. Do this for people for a fee — make some extra cash by also storing it for the winter (you don't need that extra space in your backyard, right?).

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745 PLOW SNOW.
If you have an SUV with four-wheel drive, it might be to your financial benefit to check out eBay for a used plow to hitch to your vehicle. While there's some up-front cost associated with this entry, following through and starting your own plow service will make you enough to pay your month's oil bill in only a few hours.