5 Unique Ways To Make Extra Money From Home
When it comes to creating more room in the budget, cutting costs isn’t always the best option. Increasing your income may serve your budget better. Here are a few unique ways to do just that without leaving the house.
When we have problems with our budget, we usually look for ways to cut back on expenses. We look for the little luxuries we can do without and try to find ways to make the things we need even cheaper.
Cutting back can be an excellent way to make ends meet when the budget gets tight, but there are also some ways that you can earn extra money.
With a few tips for making money from home, you can more easily meet your budget without cutting your spending further.
1. Test Websites and Apps
If you enjoy surfing the web or trying new things on your smartphone, you could get paid to test websites and apps. Developers need testers so they can refine their designs, and they are looking for regular users to try new and existing websites and apps.
Most tests take about 15-20 minutes and you could make $10 or more per test.
User Testing is one such company looking to pay people to test websites and apps, but there are plenty of other options for those interested.
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2. Start Sharing
The sharing economy offers a range of opportunities to make some extra cash.
You could use a site like Airbnb to rent out your home when you go on vacation or you could list a spare room that isn’t being used.
You also have sites like Getaround.com and Turo.com that let users rent out their cars.
3. Sell Your Old Stuff
Have a bunch of old stuff sitting around your house? Make some extra money by selling things that you don’t need. You can find buyers for everything from an old phone or TV to furniture, clothing and books.
You could sell these items by holding a garage sale, but you also have a ton of digital marketplaces that will allow you to sell or list your goods.
For obvious starters, you could try sites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace, but you could also look for sites that specialize in buying things like used smartphones, books and old clothing.
4. Be a Mock Trial Jurist
Signing up as a mock juror is an interesting way to make some extra cash. As a mock jurist, you help shape legal cases and provide research companies with valuable information. Many market research and legal companies provide jobs for mock jurists, and application is usually as easy as making an online profile. Check out companies such as eJury.com to see if becoming a mock jurist might be a good opportunity for you.
5. Sell Your Photos
If you like taking photos, you could make money through a site like Shutterstock. Once you set up a contributor account, you can upload photos and get paid for every download.
The Foap app also offers opportunities for people looking to make money for pictures. Just download the app onto your phone, and you will have a variety of ways to make money by taking pictures with your smartphone.
Reviewed January 2025
