Refitting Houses For The Disabled business. Business Overview Millions of people live with disabilities, and often these physical disabilities can turn life's simplest tasks into stressful and daunting chores. The housing needs and requirements for people living with disabilities are much different from those for people without disabilities. Doors must be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs, light switches have to be lower, and electrical outlets have to be higher. Kitchens...

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...

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...

Gazebos business. Enjoy time outside while you help create an oasis for others. Business Overview Sales and installations of garden gazebos is a wonderfully inexpensive way to start your own business enterprise. The demand for custom-built gazebos has never been higher, and the demand continues to grow, especially for gazebos used to house hot tubs. The business can be started for a very modest investment, and has the potential to return big profits. You can design your own...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Interior and Exterior House Painting business. Like the changing of the leaves, home owners are constantly wanting the latest color of the day. Business Overview The business of painting houses has been around for years, and will continue to produce excellent profits for the owners of house painting services for many years to come. Why? Simple. Heights, ladders and slow tedious work are enough reasons to scare off even the most hardcore of do-it-yourself homeowners. House...

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....