Seven Ways to Turn Your Home Improvement Know-How Into a Money Making Venture

Seven Ways to Turn Your Home Improvement Know-How Into a Money Making Venture

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Here’s another great post from guest author, Sharon Wagner!

If you're a homeowner who loves DIY home improvement projects, you know the satisfaction that comes from taking on a challenge and seeing it through from start to finish. But have you ever thought of turning your knowledge and skills into a money making venture? Here are seven ways to do just that.

Create Online Tutorials

If you can teach, why not share your knowledge by creating online tutorials? You can start with videos or written tutorials on how to complete certain home improvement projects and post them on your website or social media pages. You can then charge people for access to the tutorials or create an ongoing subscription model.

Partner With Brands and Companies

Take advantage of the fact that there are so many companies offering products related to home improvement—from tools and materials to furniture and decor items—and partner with them. These companies might be willing to pay you for an honest review of their products or even sponsor content in exchange for exposure. It’s also one way of legitimizing your business.

Become an Affiliate Marketer

Affiliate marketing is another way for you to make money if you have a large social media following. This involves partnering with brands, promoting their products, and earning a commission every time someone clicks on your link and makes a purchase. There are lots of affiliate programs available today, so find one that works best for you.

Design Infographics

Designing infographics is a great and innovative way to capture your audience's attention by visually displaying important information. With vibrant colors and dynamic designs, you can quickly reflect your brand identity and roll out all kinds of creative visual content. Add infographics to your website or social media pages to give viewers easy-to-understand content. You can try this infographic generator which allows you to adapt ready-made templates by adding your own icons, images, and colors.

Become a Licensed Contractor

If you have the necessary skills, why not become a licensed contractor? This may require taking classes in construction techniques and safety regulations, passing tests, obtaining insurance, filing paperwork, and getting permits. But it also means being able to offer customers services such as plumbing repairs, painting jobs, electrical work, and tile installation - just about anything related to home improvements!    

Learn How to Flip Houses

Flipping houses is becoming increasingly popular in recent years due to their potential profitability. It doesn’t require any special skills other than knowing how much remodeling costs may be involved to make a house desirable to home buyers. This likely will require some understanding of DIY home improvements. You don't need any formal training - just research what's involved in flipping houses before getting started!    

Legitimize Your Business

Finally, legitimize your business by forming an LLC (limited liability company) or applying for business licenses so that people will take your venture seriously. Forming an LLC may protect you from legal issues down the line since your personal assets will be protected in case of legal action against your business. 

Turning your DIY know-how into money-making ventures doesn't have to be difficult - there's plenty of opportunity out there if you're ready to put in the work! From creating online tutorials and partnering with brands and companies to capturing your audience’s attention with infographics, there's no shortage of ways for homeowners who love DIY projects to get creative and monetize their knowledge and skill set. The key is finding what works best for you and jumping right in!

 

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