Carpet Installations business. Business Overview Not unlike siding sales and installations, carpet sales and installations have been going strong for more than 50 years. The main requirement for this type of home improvement business start-up is to have the ability to properly install carpeting or have access to qualified installers. To be competitive in this industry and keep your overheads low, your best bet may be to stay away from a traditional carpet and flooring showroom...

Pet Doors business. Business Overview There are estimated to be more than 30,000,000 house pets in North America. And if you have a dog or cat, then you are well aware of the fact that they may have to get outside for a host of reasons. Unfortunately, once in a while our schedules conflict with our pets' call to nature conflicts. Enter the solution: the installation of a pet door enabling dogs and cats the freedom to enter the safety of a fenced yard regardless of the time of...

Wood Screen Door Manufacturing business. Screen doors are too functional to go out of style. Low startup costs make this a great opportunity. Business Overview Old-fashioned decorative Victorian wood screen doors are all the rage for an inexpensive home improvement. You can capitalize on the demand for Victorian wood screen doors by starting a business that manufactures, sells and installs screen doors. The business can be established and operated right from a garage or...

Deck Building business. Allow homeowners to spend more time outdoors by building decks for them. Business Overview One of the fastest growing segments of the home improvement industry is designing, building, and installing custom sundecks. Many of the sundecks that are now being installed retail for as much as $15,000 and include features such as built-in planters, areas for sunk-in hot tubs, glass or cast iron handrails, and custom manufactured wood furniture to match the...

Caulking and Flashing Service business. If you're a person who pays attention to detail and likes working with your hands, this may be the business for you. Business Overview What makes a caulking and flashing service such a fantastic business startup is the fact that this business venture can be launched for as little as $500 of investment capital, requires little experience, is a unique service and has a minimal amount of competition. Caulking and flashings have a definite...

Storage Sheds business. Building storage sheds is a little-known business that generates huge profits. Business Overview Building and installing backyard storage sheds is a little known business that generates gigantic profits for the owners of these businesses. Sheds are an affordable method for a homeowner to add additional storage space, workshop space, an art studio, or guest accommodations to a home without having to get plans and permits from local government. Working...

Drywall Installations business. For the builders out there who have found their niche. Drywall is a great, easy-to-use material that can offer a great business opportunity. Business Overview Drywall installation and finishing is messy work that not many people enjoy doing; which is great for you, if this is the type of new business you wish to start. The drywall trade does require some practice to master. However, if you are patient, you can master the drywall trade quickly....

Mirror Installations business. Can you see yourself being successful? All you have to do is look into a mirror. Business Overview Mirrors are required for just about every residential and commercial washroom application, and a mirror sales and installation business can easily be operated from a home garage. All that is required is a truck with a basic glass rack, a few tools and the ability to cut glass (or hire an assistant who can cut the glass). The current rate to install...

Closet Organizers business. You can never have too many shoes, right? Well if that's your attitude, you'll need to help others stay organized. Business Overview Selling and installing closet organizers is a very inexpensive business you can start and make a pretty darn good living at. Closet organizers are very popular and relatively easy to install. All that is required are a few basic hand tools and reliable transportation. You can market your service to homebuilders and home...

Skylight Installations business. Business Overview The old plastic bubble style skylights are out, and demand is booming for the new high-tech skylights that are now available. Some skylights not only open and close with the push of a button, they also have sensors that will automatically close the skylight if it begins to rain. Some have additional features like smart heat reflective glass, custom shades, and availability in a multitude of shapes and sizes. I talked to one...