It’s cold and snowy almost everywhere right now!
You might be in luck if you’re unemployed or looking for a side hustle and live someplace where it’s already snowing. You may be able to make some extra money during this time in a few ways. Depending on where you live, you may have more opportunities to try out some of these hustles than some of us.
Shoveling Snow
The 1st way to make money on the list is to shovel snow. If you live someplace where it snows often, this is your side hustle. Depending on the neighborhood that you live in determines how much business you could have. If you live near the elderly, you have a good shot of them being potential customers. Some people need help with shoveling their walkways and sidewalks. If you have a shovel, you can easily make a couple hundred dollars every time it snows.
Plowing Driveways
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Plowing driveways is next on the list. This hustle will only work in cities that receive large snowfalls annually and only if you have a truck and a plow. If you have those items, contact residents and business owners and make that money.
Sell Firewood
The third item on my list is selling firewood. Most people don’t have enough trees on their land to make a significant amount of money selling wood, so you’ll have to get a little creative. You will also have to find and collect the wood beforehand.
The 1st place that you can check for wood is at a recycling center or a dump. Many people drop off logs at those places because they don’t know what else to do with them. You may be able to find a nice supply there sometimes. The 2nd way that you can find firewood is to contact tree removal companies and see if they have any available scraps.
Help Stranded Motorists
The fourth way to make money during the winter is to help people who are stranded. During the winter storms, people can get stranded for several reasons. Their flights could be canceled, or their vehicle could stall in the snow or ice.
This is where you can come in and help. If you live near the airport, you can rent out any spare room that you may have in your home. If you have a truck or jeep with four-wheel drive, you can help rescue motorists stuck during snowstorms.
Scrape Ice off Cars
The final tip on the list is to scrape ice off people’s cars. Some people are lazy or may not be in the mood to do it themselves. This is where you come in. Once you get the right tools, you can start promoting your service by posting flyers in the neighborhood or through social media.
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