Easy Odd Jobs You Can Start Today

Who couldn’t use a more cash in their pocket these days? Have you ever thought about methods of making a little extra money performing simple cash jobs?

Here are four simple ideas for cash jobs you can do to make some quick money with a little effort, planning and persistence.

Mow Lawns

This is an extremely useful side job because as summer draws to an end, people are more willing to hire someone to do it for them. Even the most hard corps do-it-yourselfer is fed up with the tedious task of mowing his lawn and will gladly pay you $20 or more to take care of it for him.
If you have a blower and weed-whacker, you should go ahead and offer these simple add-ons to make the job a little more professional. If you play this one right, you could get some repeat business out of it and have predictable cash flow week after week.

Clean Gutters as a cash job

Most homes rain gutters surrounding the roof line, but most homeowners are unable to clean them out after the leaves fall off the trees! Overflowing gutters can cause water to wick into the roof eaves and rot the wood, requiring costly repairs.

In addition, people just do not like to climb on the roof. You can offer this simple service as a way to make some fast cash.

All you need are a ladder, trash bag and gloves. You simply climb on the roof; carefully, and scoop out the debris and you’re done! The average house should take you about 45 minutes and make you between $30 and $50 depending on what you agree to with the customer.

If you have a gas powered leaf blower, you can take that up on the roof with you to make the job go faster and smoother. Just be prepared to clean up the ground below a bit when you are done.

Clean and Wash Windows as a Cash Job

While you are cleaning the gutters, you can ask the customer if you can wash their windows! This is just as easy and can make you another $50 easily. I recommend cleaning just the outside and not entering the house for legal reasons.

All you need for this is the same ladder, paper towels, small squeegee and some window cleaner with vinegar. It is best to practice this one at your own house to perfect your technique before charging someone for the service.

Rake Leaves

If their gutters are clogged with debris from trees, then it’s logical to assume many more leaves have fallen to the ground below. You can rake them into the street and call the city to cart them off if ordinances allow, or charge the customer to stuff them in paper bags out by the curb.
It is best to charge by the hour for this particular service in case the job goes longer than your estimate.

There are lots of ways to make some quick cash doing odd jobs, it’s just a matter of getting out and beating on some doors to find out what needs you can fill while lining your pockets in the process.