1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (123 page)
764 WAX PEOPLE'S SURFBOARDS.
Wax is an important part of surfing and if not done correctly can make a surfer look more like shark bait. Not sure what kind to use? Want to learn more about waxing in general? Take a trip to the Surf Wax Museum at
www.surfwaxmuseum.com
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765 TUNE SKIS.
Put your master waxing skills to good use by sharpening and smoothing skiers' equipment pre-season. Other people's Atomics aren't something to mess around with, though. Know what you're doing before you go offering out your services. Forgetting your melting iron on the bottom of a ski, or messing with someone's edge, is a double-black level risk.
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766 REPAIR SOLAR PANELS.
As more and more people are going green for resource preservation and wallet padding, there will be a greater need for people who know how to fix these new technologies. Get a handle on solar panel maintenance and you'll be able to charge a good price since there's relatively few competitors.
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767 BUILD A WINDMILL.
Sunlight's not the only thing in nature that's free and can make you money — so can wind! Build windmills for people who want to harness the natural energy of the wind. To find out how, visit
www.makeyourownwindmill.net
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768 INSULATE A HOME.
Screw global warming; the winter is still colder than a witch's you know what. Help people keep warm next winter by charging them to insulate their home. Remind them that they'll save money on heating costs, so while your fee might seem huge at the moment they're really saving money in the long run.
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769 DO DESERT LANDSCAPING.
It's obviously harder to landscape in a place that doesn't get much water than it is in a moisture-rich climate. That's where you come in — with your “expert” desert landscaping skills. Make sure to read up about cacti first.
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770 BALE HAY.
Hay comes in bales — but it doesn't put itself into those uniform sizes. You'll develop some great pipes, get a tan, and have girls screaming for your cowboyesque nature. Check with local farms to see who needs help.
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