How to make Extra Money from Home – 25 Ways!

Do you need some extra cash, or just have some spare time that you could put to good use? There are countless ways to make extra money that learning how to earn extra money is a journey itself. We have listed our best tips help in you in earning extra income.

Is it Possible to Earn Extra Money from Home?

It is not only possible, but it can be easy and quite fun. There are so many options available to make more money, both online and offline, that making some extra money can be surprisingly easy and interesting. Many of the options we’ve listed require just little commitment from you, and are great for people who want to learn how to make extra money from home, but don’t want to quit their day job. Our 25 ways on how to earn extra money are below.

25 Ways to Make Extra Money

1. Rent out objects from around the house

An easy way to make extra money is to rent out objects from around your home. This is a great idea to consider as an alternative to selling your unused (or not currently used) items. You might think that you don’t have anything to offer but trust me – you do! Rentmine.today is an Australian website and the perfect place to advertise the items you have to rent. You could rent out anything from outdoor furniture to costumes and formal wear to baby gear like strollers and portable cots to kitchen appliances. I recommend taking a look at their site as a way to brainstorm what you could rent out.

2. Online freelancing

The world of online freelancing is taking off, and everyday there are more jobs posted for positions for writers, proof readers and more. The jobs can be relatively easy to do; just a couple of hours of dedicated work once a week can bring you a good additional income. Jobs are generally offered on a per article basis, so no commitment is needed. There is always a lot of work available, and with more experience and better references, your earning potential can only improve.

3. Become an Uber Driver

If you have a newer 4 door car and a spotless criminal record then a very easy way to earn money in your free time is to become an Uber driver.

If you are unaware of Uber, it is an alternative to taxis where people who need a ride use a smartphone app to find a driver. The app then matches a driver and passenger and also handles the payment.

The best thing about being an Uber driver is that you can do it anytime. You could have an hour of free time before bed, for example, and head out and take a couple of passengers where they need to go. It is a simple way to make some extra money.

Find more information and sign up here.

4. Babysit

Babysitting isn’t just for teenagers, and it’s not just babies that you can sit! People are always in demand of others to watch over their children while they go out, or require pet sitters or home sitters whilst they’re on holiday. This is easy work and a very simple way to earn extra money. Why bother sitting at home on a Friday night when you could be sitting on someone else’s couch earning money as you do. Most jobs pay between $25-50 for just a few hours, and there are a lot of them around. As expected with an area like this, the main priority is safety, so get yourself the necessary background and working with children checks to give yourself the best potential.

5. Complete online surveys

Surveys are a very easy way to earn extra money from home in your free time. Simply sign up for a couple of survey companies (we recommend Toluna and Swagbucks) and complete them when you have a spare moment. Swagbucks will give you a $5 bonus just for signing up!

You can read more about making money from online surveys in our full guide.

6. Participate in Sweepstakes

Here’s an easy way to earn money online – simply sign up to a sweepstake and try your luck at winning prices and occasionally money! Each sweepstake works slightly differently, and the rewards offered may differ as well. In most cases, you’ll be invited to answer a few questions in quick a survey which you’ll either receive instant rewards for completing, or be put into the draw to win other awesome prize!

Sign up to Supermarket Voucher Sweepstakes to get started now!

7. Write articles

Make money in your spare time writing SEO articles. This is surprisingly easy to do as long as you have a computer and internet connection. You do not have to be a fabulous writer either. As long as you can write with good grammar and punctuation, there is no reason you can’t make money this way. Read how to do it in [easyazon_link identifier=”B0185Z29LY” locale=”US” tag=”whl0a-20″]this book[/easyazon_link].

8. Sell stuff

Your possessions are liquid assets, so if you need cash quickly this is a great option! It is probably the quickest and easiest way to earn cash! Selling things like your old smart phones can make quite a bit of money, even the old Nokia bricks have become something of a ‘retro’ item. Have a garage sale and sell all the things that are gathering dust. You’ll be surprised what people will buy. Selling privately is the best option for the most profit. Be careful though, as easy as it is to sell, it can be easy to go overboard too!

 

9. Recycle cans

This one only applies if you live in either SA or NT. Recycling depots that offer refunds are only available in these states, and you will receive 10c per can. You could save cans and bottles from other states and also return these in SA or NT for money but take note – this is illegal.

10. Rent out land/subdivide

This is easy extra income. If you have unused land, you have many options. You could rent this out, subdivide and sell or even build a unit and sell. If you have prime real estate, you could even rent out parking spots.

11. Sell your creations

If you have a hobby or a craft that you excel in, then why not profit from this. Done as something you enjoy in your leisure time, earning money can be a very rewarding experience, and if you’re really good people will pay for good products. Examples include food/conserves, baby clothes etc.This can be one of the more rewarding ways to make extra money.

12. Medical trials

Universities and scientists often run experiments and are looking for subjects. This can range from medical imaging, to pharmaceuticals, to just sensory perceptions. Lots of different things and it is exciting to see what developments there are. They could be either looking for objective individuals or those with some sort of problem. You could earn $50/$100 for a few hours.

13. Rent out an extra room in your house

This option opens the world to your door. Places like Airbnb make it really easy, as you can meet people from around the world and even make friends to go visit in their own country. Think about a kit home or build an additional granny flat yourself if you prefer your personal space. This is basically how to get free money, as if you have a granny flat, you wont even notice anyone’s there.

14. Roadside stall

There are a few things you could do on the street, not all being a car windscreen cleaner. However, if you’ve got a squeegee and a bucket then perhaps you could try being one of those annoying window cleaners. Otherwise, if you’ve got a nifty garden you could set up a stand and sell some flowers. Or you could grow fruit/vegetables and sell these from your garden.

15. Tip

Have you been to a tip shop? They sell some pretty cool things. Go scavenging and you can join them. There are lots of things that people throw out which aren’t useless and you could easily find things to sell. Obviously this is not for those with weak stomaches, as it will require digging through garbage. However, if you’re game to do it you could find some real gems. As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

16. Social media marketing

People pay well for publicity! Gain yourself an impressive amount of friends/followers and show that you could gain followers on social media platforms for your clients’ websites through the use of shout outs. You could do this through Fiverr where you can offer $5 per shout out and more for more dedicated marketing. This one requires a little time investment as you’ll need figure out how to gain a good amount of followers, but once achieved can provide very easy money.

17. Become a YouTube sensation

If you have what it takes and think your rambles/ personality could keep people watching then start a YouTube Chanel and you could earn money from them if your channel is popular enough. One area of YouTube that is on the rise is that of relaxation videos. Easy to do and could get you a lot of followers if you’re good at helping people relax. Inspirational videos, tutorials and general feel-good videos also gain high popularity and views.

18. Write speeches

If you have a knack for writing then this is a great option. Many people just don’t know where to start when writing a speech, and if you find it easy or are just generally a good talker, then this may be the option for you. If you don’t have any experience then volunteer first to create a portfolio of good reviews and build your writing skills.

19. English proof reading

You already have an advantage by being able to speak English. This very highly demanded language brings with it highly demanded skills of those who are fluent in English. For example websites, articles and essays can be proof read to help those who don’t speak English as a first language. These can be found through freelancing websites such as Upwork and eLance.

20. Fiverr

Exploring Fiverr to learn how to earn more money can be an intriguing experience. Designing, voice overs, editing, anything! Advertise your skill and you can earn $5 for each service you can provide. Fiverr is extensive and there is definitely something you could do to earn money.

21. Car washing

Offer to do the jobs no one can be bothered to do in your free time. Offer a lower rate than other places, and you’ll see how rewarding it can be. Especially for those who love to clean and have an eye for detail!

22. Tutoring

If you have knowledge in an academic area, you can offer to provide your skills to another individual by offering a tutoring service. Even if you don’t have the knowledge, all you really need to do is stay a few steps ahead. Just the simple repetition of content to another human helps us to remember, and you’ll find how useful this is. It also gets your own brain working.

23. Deliver catalogues

Delivering catalogues or the local newspaper can be done in a few hours, at any time. There are lots of opportunities for this on gumtree.

24. Sell your hair

Although in Australia we aren’t allowed to sell blood/plasma or sperm like the US, we can at least sell our hair. Obviously this isn’t as readily available as the latter, but a good set of hair can bring you a good amount of money. This one requires a bit more time than some of the previous ideas, and will require you having nourished and long, healthy hair.

25. Perform internet searches

Digle is a people powered search engine where people enter in searches and other people perform the search for them. This work is basically internet research and you can make money from being the person to perform the best research for the entered searches. You can read more about how you can make money from Digle here.

For other ways to earn extra money at home, check out our list of 50 ways to make money online and 25 quick ways to earn money.

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