At the time I retired, I was working for a local contractor. We would build garages, room additions, decks, replace windows and doors and various other things. He has long since retired and moved south. A couple of months ago I received a call from a lady we had done work for in the past.She asked if I would be interested in replacing a storm door for her. I told her I would come and look at it, and in the end, I replaced the door. Shortly after that I got a call from an acquaintance of hers. She asked if I could repair a basement window. I could, and I did. I got to thinking about what other people might be out there that had small jobs that contractors were not interested in doing. I decided to place a few flyers around town advertising "Helping Hands" handyman services. I haven't been flooded with calls, but to date, I have also replaced a kitchen faucet, light fixtures, a window, and installed a range hood. I have 2 more storm doors to install, and repair a porch railing.
Then my wife got to thinking about insurance liability, so I called my insurance man and explained what I was doing. He and his brother own several rental properties. He said they could probably keep me busy all by themselves. The insurance is about $1000 a year. At this rate, I should take in more than enough to cover that several times over.
While I am not looking to get rich, or have a full time job, this extra income sure helps fund my woodworking hobby. Even though I don't have as much time to devote to it as I once did. Maybe others out there wood like a little extra income to fund their hobby. Just thought I would share.
Greg