1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (4 page)

14 CHARGE ENTRY TO A SUPER BOWL PARTY.
There are parties and then there are
Super Bowl
parties. However, you'll need the right setup to pull off making people pay to enjoy the big game. A huge (not big, but
huge
) television is necessary, as is surround sound and enough pork products, chips, and beer to put your neighborhood pub to shame. The risk may seem lower than a regular bash, as partygoers will be contained to one area, but if you ruin this once-a-year extravaganza, it's going to take a while to live it down.

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15 HOST A SWINGER PARTY.
Bring some '70s sin back to your stuffy suburb by playing “keys in the fishbowl” with some willing participants (and their equally willing spouses). Ask for a discretionary “donation” upon entry and then let the martini sipping, Parcheesi playing, and partner swapping ensue. But be careful — on top of the typical party risks, this one tacks on broken marriages and sexually transmitted diseases.

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16 PUT YOUR FURNITURE UP FOR SALE.
That old couch has plenty of memories planted in its squished springs, but now it's time to remind it who's boss by posting it on craigslist, the Facebook marketplace, or the good ol' print-and-paper classifieds. Just be sure to check between the cushions. You wouldn't want to risk missing some change-scrounging opportunities.

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17 SELL YOUR TELEVISION.
Studies say television has led to the dumbing down of American society. Do your part and kick your set to the curb. And by
curb
we mean the most efficient resell outlet. The modern household has more TVs than a sports bar, so it's doubtful a single set will be missed.

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18 CLEAR OUT YOUR KITCHEN FOR CASH.
Hate to break it to you, but chances are you're no Martha Stewart. Therefore your seven-cup food processor, melon baller, and tortilla press probably aren't seeing much action. The sooner you quiet that pretentious gourmet inside of you and see the amount of hardly used kitchenware you could hock online, the better.

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19 PUT YOUR PAINTINGS UP FOR SALE.
Who needs decorated walls anyway? Channel your inner minimalist and transform your home into a stark, bare-wall world — and make a buck in the process. Use a high-resolution digital camera to take photos of your prints and originals for your craigslist or auction house ads. Just be careful: You never know when a “nobody” could turn into a “somebody” and that original you sold for a few dollars could retail for a few thousand.

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