Business Idea Center: Home Products/Services

Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description

Interior and Exterior House Painting

Like the changing of the leaves, home owners are constantly wanting the latest color of the day.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Interior Decorating Service

What makes a house a home is the details. If you have the gift to make a room complete, you could be on the road to financial independence.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Interior Design

Design creative indoor spaces that fit your clients' needs.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Interior Landscaping Service

Use your green thumb to bring the outside in with an interior landscaping service.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Junkyard Furniture Creations

Creating functional furniture from junkyard items doesn't have to be trashy. Just get creative.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Laminate Floor Installations

Lay down a path to success with a laminate floor installation business. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Molding Installations

An eye for detail is what's needed to start a molding installation business. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Moving Service

Don't mind heavy lifting? Help people move.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Online Building Plans

From houses to sun decks, you can start a website that sells building plans to homeowners everywhere.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Online Home Repair Advice

Help homeowners help themselves when it comes to projects around the house. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Paint And Wallpaper Store

The quickest and easiest way to spruce up a space is to paint or wallpaper. Your store could be the go-to spot. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Patio Covers

Factor in the installation and labor costs when figuring the price for this service.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Pest Control

Keep homes free of pests with this invaluable service. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Piano Tuning Service

Keep your business on perfect pitch by providing a piano tuning service.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Plant Stands

Give plants a place to grow without ruining floors.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No

Porch Columns

Sure a 4x4 can hold up a porch, but they can also be ugly. Be the person to see when prettying up the porch.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Property Manager

Lease apartments, make repairs and set your own schedule as a property manager.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Refitting Houses for the Disabled

Improve the quality of life for the disabled, a business that cares for others.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Refurbishing Antique Appliances

Appeal to customers' sense of nostalgia with antique appliances. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Remodeling Project Management

Coordinate all the different people and companies involved in a remodeling project to keep homeowners happy. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Renovation Service

Reinvigorate people's homes with a renovation service. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Residential Cleaning

Help get homes spic and span with a residential cleaning business.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Residential Safety Consultant

Have an eye for hazards? Help clients feel safe at home. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Roof Repair

Not afraid of heights? Help homeowners fix their roofs.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Roof Repairs And Installation

Nail down a business using your carpentry skills.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Roof Trusses

Help homebuilders get their work done quickly by providing prefab roof trusses.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Safe Installations

Keeping others' valuables safe will enable you to create a financial safety net of your own. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Satellite Dish Sales And Installation

Dish out some profits with this company.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Skylight Installations

High-tech skylights bring a glow into your home. Aren't you glad we shed some light on this business idea?		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Specialty Rug Sales

Rugs may get walked all over, but that doesn't mean customers don't want them to look good.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Stair Lifts

If you're looking for a niche market, selling chair lifts for stairs is a business worth considering.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000
Franchises Available? No

Staircases

You'll always be a step above with a staircase business.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Storm Window Installations And Storage

Protect buildings by preparing them for the worst.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes

Theme Bunk Beds

Kids seem to sleep better inside a racecar or firetruck. Go ahead, help them catch their Zs.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Treehouse Kits

Create cool, treetop hideaways for kids. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Unfinished Furniture Store

Let customers have a hand in the final product by selling unfinished furniture.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No

Used Furniture Store

If you're good at recognizing bargains, put your discerning eye to use with a used furniture store.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000
Franchises Available? No

Victorian Moldings

Are you a master craftsperson with an eye for detail? Help people add a Victorian flair to their homes.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Wallpapering Service

Improve customers' interiors with a wallpapering service.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No

Weather Vanes

Give homeowners a taste of country charm with weather vanes. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Window Boxes And Shutters

Your business future will be bright as you keep the light out with a shutter biz. 		Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No

Window Installations

This business is ideal for a market with a large demand for window replacements and installations.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Window Shutters and Blinds

Your business future will be bright as you keep the light out with a shutter biz.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Windows Installation

Replacing windows is one of the most frequent home improvement renovations, a fact that may make you want to break into the industry.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Wood Clothes Hangers

Add a touch of class to closets everywhere with wood hangers.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No

Wood Moldings

Put your woodworking skills to good (detailed) use with a wood molding business.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No

Wooden Sash Windows

Keep windows looking good in the Georgian, Victorian kind of way.		 Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No
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