Bug Screen Repair business. Everyone has screens on their windows, and you can be the person to help maintain them. Business Overview Starting a screen repair and replacement business could put you on the road to riches, especially in light of the recent mosquito-borne West Nile virus and ever-present threat of killer bees. You will need basic tools and materials to get started'-a miter saw, screen rollers, various screen replacement parts, and a selection of fiberglass and...

Fence Repairs business. Help complete the perfect picture by fixing the white picket fence. Business Overview Fences are very easy to repair, and securing work for a fence repair service is even easier. Design a standard fence repair estimate form, leaving a blank area for the description of the repair to be completed. Once you have printed 50 or so of these estimate forms, simply start driving around your community in search of fences that are in need of repairs. The completed...

Appliance Repair Service business. Are you handy? Help people fix their appliances. Business Overview Appliance repair is a great moneymaking opportunity for mechanically inclined entrepreneurs. Stoves, fridges, dishwashers, washers, dryers, central vacuum systems and freezers are just a few of the home appliances that you will be able to repair at rates as high as $75 per hour. You will need home-appliance repair training, but certification courses can be completed in less...

Parking Lot Power Sweeping business. How do all those parking lots stay clean? Power sweeping businesses. Business Overview Look around at many parking lots and what you'll see are leaves, paper, cups, food wrappers, cigarette butts, and broken glass. All leave a negative impression about the business. Here is your opportunity to clean up your community and help business and property owners project the right image, by starting a parking lot power sweeping service. There are...

Sharpening Service business. Nobody likes a dull knife -- help them out. Business Overview Who needs sharpening services? Lots of people and businesses do, including restaurateurs, caterers, and butchers. There's also a need for saw-blade sharpening for contractors, carpentry shops, and mills; scissors sharpening for hair stylists, barbers, tailors, and seamstresses; and surgical-equipment sharpening for doctors, dentists, and hospitals. Depending on the type of equipment...

Power Tool Rentals business. Start fixing up your business by buying quality power tools and setting up rental rates. Business Overview Simply start by purchasing good-quality commercial-grade power tools, design an information brochure listing tool descriptions, and indicate day and weekly rental rates. The rental price list can be distributed to local construction and renovation companies. Your advantage over the competition is that you can advertise that you guarantee free...

Siding Installations business. Be a handyman with a niche. With low startup costs, this could be a great business opportunity. Business Overview Siding sales and installations are about as straightforward as a home improvement business start-up can get. Sell the siding, and install the siding. Pricing for siding products and installations are generally based on a per-square basis (one square equals 100 square feet). There are, like any home improvement or renovation service,...

Mobile Screen Repair business. If you've ever had a cat or dog, you know your screen won't last forever. Business Overview Every year millions of window and door screens have to be repaired or replaced entirely. Starting a mobile screen repair business could put you on the road to riches. Activating a mobile screen repair service only requires a few basic tools and materials, such as a miter saw, screen rollers, various screen materials, and screen replacement parts. The...

Construction Cleanup Service business. If you don't mind heavy lifting and like big machines, try starting a construction cleanup service. Business Overview Operating a construction cleanup service is a bit different than a residential or commercial cleaning service mainly because the work is much more labor-intensive. There is often heavy lifting, ladder work and some debris removal required. Construction cleanup crews are the people who make sure newly built or renovated...

Cedar Shake Restoration business. The roof over your head can get a lot bigger after you start a successful cedar shake restoration business. Business Overview There are millions of cedar shakes and shingle roofs in North America, and the average lifespan of a cedar roof is about 15 years. However, if cedar roofs are restored prior to reaching their life expectancy, then these same cedar roofs can last for 25 years or more. The process of restoring cedar roofing is not...