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Above-Ground Pools Here's a business that will keep customers cool and profits hot.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Air Conditioning Service Put your talents to work with an air conditioning service.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Apartment Prep Service Use your talent for handiwork to start an apartment prep service business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Appliance Repair Service Are you handy? Help people fix their appliances.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Attic Rooms Help homeowners get the most out of their space by converting attics into usable rooms.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Attic Ventilation And Insulation An attic business is a great way to earn money, with a huge base of customers needing to air out their stuffy attics.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Basement Remodeling Nobody wants their basement to look like a dungeon. You can help them out with a basement remodeling business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Bathtub Reglazing Soak in the success of a bathtub reglazing business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Blind Cleaning Service Not everyone has the time to dust off their windows. Keep customers' blinds clean and watch the sun shine on your business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Bug Screen Repair Everyone has screens on their windows, and you can be the person to help maintain them.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Cabinet Door Replacements Cabinetry businesses offer many different services and products. Find your niche through door replacement.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Cabinetmaking Service Make the most of your skills by customizing cabinets for others.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Carpet and Upholstery Service This maintenance business is in constant demand.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Carpet Installations Use your handiwork skills to lay down a new business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Carport Conversions Make carports more secure for storage by turning them into a garage.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Caulking and Flashing Service If you're a person who pays attention to detail and likes working with your hands, this may be the business for you.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Cedar Shake Restoration The roof over your head can get a lot bigger after you start a successful cedar shake restoration business.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Ceramic Tile Sales and Installation You'll be floored by the profits you can make by selling and installing ceramic tile.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Chimney Repairs A damaged chimney can be the source of unwanted fires or carbon monoxide intrusion. Keep people safe with a chimney repair service.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Closet Organizers You can never have too many shoes, right? Well if that's your attitude, you'll need to help others stay organized.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Concrete Stamping Flat concrete is boring. Make your mark with a concrete stamping business.	Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Consignment Furniture Store Give furniture a second life by selling it again.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Construction Project Management If you've got an eye for the really big picture, this may be the business for you.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Custom Countertops With all the new appliances and affinities for new looks, custom countertops are something you can rest your future on.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Custom Doorsteps If you love making the first impression, it doesn't get any better in the home industry than custom doorsteps.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Custom Fireplace Mantels Put your artistic woodworking skills to good use and give others a place to show off their pictures.	Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Custom French Doors A mix of artist and handyman is a perfect match to create custom French doors.	Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Deck Building Allow homeowners to spend more time outdoors by building decks for them.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Developer Home Sales Use your sales and marketing skills in a career for independent homes sales.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Disaster Planning and Preparation Service You don't have to be a boy scout to make a business out of being prepared.	Category: Security Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Dog Run Sales And Installation Allow dogs to get some exercise without pet owners having to worry about their escape.	Category: Pet Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Door Installations As soon as you close one door, you'll be ready to install another.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Drainage Repairs Is your career clogged? Start a drainage repair business.	Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Drapery Studio Provide homeowners with everything they need to install drapes.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Driftwood and Log Furniture Bring the outdoors in with driftwood and log furniture.	Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Drywall Installations 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.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Exhaust Hood Cleaning Rescue restaurants from bad health inspector reviews.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Fabric Restoration Are you great at cleaning and mending? Try out fabric restoration.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Fence Panels Add the finishing touch to any yard or field by offering fence panels.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Fence Repairs Help complete the perfect picture by fixing the white picket fence.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Fencing Installations Fencing installations can surround you with plenty of opportunities from property owners.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Fire and Flood Restoration Sometimes bad things happen. You can help save the day with a fire and flood restoration business.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Fireplace Installations Homeowners will cozy up to this installation service.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Furniture Repairs and Finishing Make old furniture look like new again with a furniture repairs and finishing business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Furniture Steam Cleaning Keep furniture looking new with a steam cleaning service.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Futons Is it a couch or a bed? No matter, to you it's a great business opportunity.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Garage Organizers For some, the garage has become the holding place for all their junk. If you like organizing, there's a lot of garages that need your help.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Garage Workbenches Every tool needs its place. Be creative and utilitarian by creating garage workbenches.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Gazebos Enjoy time outside while you help create an oasis for others.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Glass Block Installations Specialize with your construction skills as a glass block installer.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Glass Shop A glass shop could be the window to your entrepreneurial future.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Greenhouses If love plants and flowers but lack the green thumb, greenhouses may be for you.	Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Gutter Cleaning Everyone hates cleaning the gutters--so help them out.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Gutter Protection Help clients never have to clean their gutters again with a gutter protection service.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Handyman Service If you're good at fixing things, there's always a need for a good handyman or handywoman.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Handyperson Fix yourself up with a handyman business and start helping others today.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Don't worry about heavy flooring supplies--refinish the hardwood floor that's already there.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Hardwood Floor Sanding You'll always cover your tracks with a hardwood floor sanding business.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Hide-a-Beds Provide customers a versatile, convertible piece of furniture that can help maximize their space.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Inspection Are you detail oriented? Consider starting a home inspection service.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Maintenance and Repair Keep clients' homes in tip-top shape with a home maintenance and repair business.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Renovation Classes If you're a handyman, you might want to build a vault for all the money you can make teaching other aspiring do-it-yourself-ers.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Storage Solutions Help others clean up their clutter with a home storage solution business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Theater Rooms A combination of construction and cinema create a perfect picture--in high-def, of course.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Hot Tub Installations You'll have more clients hot on your trail once they see your hot tub installations.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

House Numbers On Curbs No need to curb your enthusiasm. Painting house numbers on curbs will get you outdoors and let your creative juices flow.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

House Painting Get out your old painting jeans and ladder to start a house painting business.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

House Preparation Service Help real estate sell more quickly with a house preparation service.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Illuminated House Numbers It's frustrating when you can't find an address number in the dark, but you can help.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Intercom Installations The sound of success is crystal clear with an intercom installation business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

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

Kitchen Facelift Service Liven up everyone's favorite room with a kitchen facelift service.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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

Lattice Manufacturing Your business success will be covered in green--literally--with a lattice manufacturing business.	Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Locksmith Help people in their time of need--when they're locked out.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Masonry Repairs The masonry profession has been around since the Roman Empire. It's safe to say that your masonry repair shop won't go out of style anytime soon.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Miniblind Cleaning Service Put your attention to detail to work when cleaning miniblinds.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Ministorage Center With businesses popping up at a record rate, the ministorage industry is growing bigger everyday.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Mirror Installations Can you see yourself being successful? All you have to do is look into a mirror.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Mobile Screen Repair If you've ever had a cat or dog, you know your screen won't last forever.	Category: Maintenance 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? No

Odor Control Service Make the world a better-smelling place with an odor-control service.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Office Moving Here's a company that you can get your move on.	Category: Beauty/Personal Care Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

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? No

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

Organization Service Organization: Some people have it, some people don't. Help the less fortunate.	Category: Business 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

Paving Consultant The right step for your future may be to start a paving consultant business.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Pest and Critter Control If you don't get grossed out by creepy crawlies, help people get rid of them.	Category: Maintenance 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? No

Pool-Cleaning Service Help keep pools sparkling clean with a pool-cleaning service.	Category: Maintenance 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

Power Tool Rentals Start fixing up your business by buying quality power tools and setting up rental rates.	Category: Maintenance 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? 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? No

Residential Cleaning Help get homes spic and span with a residential cleaning business.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

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? No

Residential Security Consultant Keep homeowners feeling safe and sound with your expert security advice.	Category: Security Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Roof Installations Get a good roof over customers' heads with this business and you'll find yourself on top of the world.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Roof Repair Not afraid of heights? Help homeowners fix their roofs.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

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

Sandblasting Service Help erase the sands of time by blasting it with more sand.	Category: Maintenance 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

Security Lighting Get your talent to work for you by installing security lighting solutions.	Category: Security Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Siding Installations Be a handyman with a niche. With low startup costs, this could be a great business opportunity.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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

Solar Tube Installations Get into the specialty lighting business by installing solar tubes.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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? No

Stucco Repair Service Time and weather can be a killer to outdoor surfaces. Make your living fixing damaged stucco.	Category: Maintenance 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

Trim Carpenter Help people put the finishing touches on their homes and businesses.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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

Waterproofing Service Help protect your clients' property from the elements with a waterproofing service.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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 And Door Repair Service Help clients keep their windows and doors is good working order.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 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

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

Wood Screen Door Manufacturing Screen doors are too functional to go out of style. Low startup costs make this a great opportunity.	Category: Manufacturing 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

Zinc Strips And Moss Removal Do you live in a wet area? Then a zinc strip and moss removal business may be for you.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

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