Hey everyone, I see the "how do I make an extra $1k a month" question pop up all the time. Forget drop-shipping or becoming a crypto guru. My strategy has been all about reliable, "boring" side hustles that actually work. I focus on skills and services people will always need, which makes the income surprisingly consistent.
My mainstays are things like furniture flipping and offering local services. I'll find an old, solid wood dresser at a thrift store for $40, spend a weekend sanding and painting it, and sell it on Facebook Marketplace for $200. I also started a simple mobile car detailing service for my neighborhood. I'm not a pro, but for $75 I'll do a deep clean that most people don't have time for. Just two cars on a Saturday is an extra $150 in my pocket.
The math isn't complicated. Two furniture flips a month ($320 profit) plus four car details a weekend ($600) gets you almost there. The key is to stop looking for a single magic bullet and instead stack a couple of small, manageable income streams. You don't need a huge following or a fancy website, just a willingness to do the work that others won't.
It’s not glamorous, but it’s real money. I’m curious to hear what’s working for others. What are some of the most effective, un-sexy side hustles you’ve used to bring in extra cash?
