{"id":39444,"date":"2022-10-27T22:44:30","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T11:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=39444"},"modified":"2024-03-08T22:19:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:19:39","slug":"tasker-winter-side-hustles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Winter side hustles to earn extra cash in the cold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a list of profitable winter side hustles that will help heat your bank during this frosty season? Then you&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n<p>While the colder months may be the time that many want to curl up under a blanket in front of a fire, the business savvy knows it\u2019s also a great time for some winter jobs!<\/p>\n<p>The winter season is gloomy, but if you can push through this and find the motivation to earn some extra dollars, your holiday shopping list will thank you, and you\u2019ll quickly realize there is plenty of work on offer.<\/p>\n<p>The below list of winter side hustles should point you in the right direction; before you know it, your piggy bank will be begging for the hammer! Read on to learn how to make money in the winter.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1eb1e48a03\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1eb1e48a03\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#How_can_I_make_extra_money_in_the_winter\" title=\"How can I make extra money in the winter?\u00a0\">How can I make extra money in the winter?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#1_Repair_or_improve_homes\" title=\"1. Repair or improve homes\u00a0\">1. Repair or improve homes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#2_Offer_gardening_services\" title=\"2. Offer gardening services\u00a0\">2. Offer gardening services\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#3_Deliver_items\" title=\"3. Deliver items\u00a0\">3. Deliver items\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#4_Plan_winter_events\" title=\"4. Plan winter events\u00a0\">4. Plan winter events\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#5_Be_an_entertainer\" title=\"5. Be an entertainer\u00a0\">5. Be an entertainer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#6_Tutor_students\" title=\"6. Tutor students\u00a0\">6. Tutor students\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#7_Be_a_freelance_writer\" title=\"7. Be a freelance writer\u00a0\">7. Be a freelance writer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#8_Babysit\" title=\"8. Babysit\u00a0\">8. Babysit\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#9_Be_a_personal_shopper\" title=\"9. Be a personal shopper\">9. Be a personal shopper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#10_Take_on_various_odd_jobs\" title=\"10. Take on various odd jobs\">10. Take on various odd jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#11_Sell_seasonal_holiday_goods\" title=\"11. Sell seasonal holiday goods\">11. Sell seasonal holiday goods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#12_Do_seasonal_retail_jobs\" title=\"12. Do seasonal retail jobs\u00a0\">12. Do seasonal retail jobs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#13_Offer_business_admin_help\" title=\"13. Offer business &amp; admin help\u00a0\">13. Offer business &amp; admin help\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#14_Paint_homes\" title=\"14. Paint homes\u00a0\">14. Paint homes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#15_Try_sales_or_telemarketing\" title=\"15. Try sales or telemarketing\u00a0\">15. Try sales or telemarketing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#16_Clear_snow_and_shovel_driveways\" title=\"16. Clear snow and shovel driveways\">16. Clear snow and shovel driveways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#17_Install_holiday_lights\" title=\"17. Install holiday lights\u00a0\">17. Install holiday lights\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/us\/tasker-winter-side-hustles\/#Choosing_the_best_winter_side_hustles\" title=\"Choosing the best winter side hustles\">Choosing the best winter side hustles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_extra_money_in_the_winter\"><\/span><b>How can I make extra money in the winter?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you may already be aware, Airtasker is the spot to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/tasks\/\">find a range of jobs<\/a>, or tasks, as we like to call them. While we recommend perusing our Tasks page for inspiration, you can quickly get ideas from this list of winter side hustles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Repair_or_improve_homes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Repair or improve homes\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050526\/fixing-heating-radiator-for-winter-2.jpg\" alt=\"two workers fixing heating radiator for winter to earn extra money \" width=\"716\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050526\/fixing-heating-radiator-for-winter-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050526\/fixing-heating-radiator-for-winter-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No matter what time of year it is, there\u2019s always something around the home that needs repair or improvement. This can sometimes be more urgent in winter than at other points in the year, as it could be weather-related. Overflowing gutters, a broken window seal, there are plenty of things that a skilled handyperson can help with to earn some extra dollars.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/tasks\/?task_states=posted%2Cassigned%2Ccompleted%2Coverdue%2Cclosed&amp;lat=40.73061&amp;lon=-73.935242&amp;location_name=New%20York%20City%2C%20NY&amp;radius=48280&amp;carl_ids=6&amp;task_types=both&amp;max_price=9999&amp;min_price=5&amp;badges=&amp;sort_by=posted_desc\">Browse handyperson jobs<\/a> to see what we\u2019re talking about; you\u2019ll quickly learn how in-demand this work can be around wintertime!<\/p>\n<p>Get more winter side hustles ideas from this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/winter-home-maintenance-checklist\/\">winter home maintenance checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Offer_gardening_services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Offer gardening services\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050526\/pruning-tree-before-winter-2.jpg\" alt=\"gardener pruning trees before winter \" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050526\/pruning-tree-before-winter-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050526\/pruning-tree-before-winter-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Winter caretaker jobs in the garden are another considerable category with plenty of money to be made! This can be one of the great high-paying side hustles for college students as people still need their gardens taken care of but don\u2019t want to work out in the cold and wet!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t mind the weather and have a green thumb, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/tasks\/?task_states=posted%2Cassigned%2Ccompleted%2Coverdue%2Cclosed&amp;lat=40.73061&amp;lon=-73.935242&amp;location_name=New%20York%20City%2C%20NY&amp;radius=48280&amp;carl_ids=98%2C117%2C15%2C57&amp;task_types=both&amp;max_price=9999&amp;min_price=5&amp;badges=&amp;sort_by=posted_desc\">multitude of garden maintenance work<\/a> available is worth considering.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Deliver_items\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Deliver items\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagofed.org\/~\/media\/publications\/economic-perspectives\/2015\/1q2015-part1-bloesch-gourio-pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studies<\/a>, a lot of employees are unable to commute to work during the winter season. Plus, a lot of people don&#8217;t want to leave their houses because of the freezing weather.<\/p>\n<p>For these reasons, delivery drivers are specifically in high demand over winter, be it for food, groceries, decorations, or pretty much anything else!<\/p>\n<p>So, if you have a license or bicycle (and a raincoat), this is the best chance to earn some extra scrilla!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Plan_winter_events\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Plan winter events\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/event-planning-winter-2.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas or new year party table arranged by a freelance event planner \" width=\"716\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/event-planning-winter-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/event-planning-winter-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just because it\u2019s cold, that doesn\u2019t mean people won\u2019t party. Event planning is still a busy industry in the colder months, from birthday celebrations to engagements and work events. If you have some experience in this field, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/us\/services\/events\/\">freelance as an event planner<\/a>, a job you can do even from the comfort of your own home (until the actual event).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_an_entertainer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Be an entertainer\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/keyboardist-event-entertainer-winter-wedding-2.jpg\" alt=\"keyboard player performing at winter wedding reception, winter job\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/keyboardist-event-entertainer-winter-wedding-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/keyboardist-event-entertainer-winter-wedding-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From musicians to balloon animal experts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/us\/services\/entertainment\/\">entertainers are required<\/a> for the same reasons that party planners are. The dull months still need good times, so if you dabble with any sort of entertainment as a hobby, this could be the right time to turn it into a money-making venture!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tutor_students\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Tutor students\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>High school students are often deep in preparation for finals or college entrance exams during winter. So, if you have some expertise in a certain subject, you can make some money tutoring. This can even be done online, so you won\u2019t have to leave the warm, comforting glow of your computer screen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Be_a_freelance_writer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Be a freelance writer\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you consider yourself a bit of a wordsmith, blogging, article writing, or social media content is always in high demand. You can start offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/us\/services\/writing\/\">freelance writing and consulting services<\/a>, another task that keeps you in your warm home!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Babysit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Babysit\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your side hustle schedule only allows for short, one-time gigs, babysitting tasks are always on offer, especially during the holidays. Parents need to get out to get the gift shopping done or may even just need a break; this is where you step in to make the dollars.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Be_a_personal_shopper\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Be a personal shopper<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The flip side of the above situation is people who do not have time to head out and handle their gift shopping. You can provide this service for them and charge for your time, a handy side hustle that is also fun (what is better than spending other people\u2019s money to buy stuff?)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Take_on_various_odd_jobs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Take on various odd jobs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/tasks\/\">Airtasker Tasks page<\/a> is full of odd, one-off gigs like helping busy people set up flat-pack furniture, gift wrap items, or run to the grocery store.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Sell_seasonal_holiday_goods\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Sell seasonal holiday goods<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/making-chocolate-sweets-to-sell-winter-2.jpg\" alt=\"top view, closeup hands making Christmas chocolates to sell for winter side hustle\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/making-chocolate-sweets-to-sell-winter-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050525\/making-chocolate-sweets-to-sell-winter-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are handy with crafting supplies, make wreaths and decorations, or provide holiday decorating services to the time-poor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Do_seasonal_retail_jobs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Do seasonal retail jobs\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your side hustle needs to be a little more steady than gig work, many brick-and-mortar retailers will be looking for extra help during the holiday period. You can pick up a Christmas casual position and leave with ease when winter is over.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Offer_business_admin_help\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Offer business &amp; admin help\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Businesses tend to get busy over the holidays, and you can lend a hand by being a virtual assistant. This way, you can earn money from the comfort of your home. If you have experience in this field, there is no shortage of work all year round!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Paint_homes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Paint homes\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050524\/painting-wall-winter-season-2.jpg\" alt=\"woman painting house wall with a roller during winter to earn extra cash\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050524\/painting-wall-winter-season-2.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050524\/painting-wall-winter-season-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When people are stuck inside, they start to think about home improvements or fixes that need tending to. Painting is often a big one and something people are more than happy to pay someone else to do. So if you are handy with the brush, you can create someone\u2019s new feature wall in exchange for some delicious dollars!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Try_sales_or_telemarketing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Try sales or telemarketing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another task that can be done from home \u2013 plenty of companies require more telephone support staff during the holidays. If you have the gift of the gab and don\u2019t mind a chat, this could be an excellent winter side hustle that you customize to the hours your schedule will allow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Clear_snow_and_shovel_driveways\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Clear snow and shovel driveways <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be the go-to person for clearing driveways and walkways during the winter months! All you need is a sturdy shovel and warm clothes. You can go around your neighborhood and let people know that you&#8217;re available to help them with snow removal. It&#8217;s a great way to earn some cash and stay active during the winter!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Install_holiday_lights\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Install holiday lights\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the holiday season, lots of people like to decorate their homes with beautiful lights. If you&#8217;re good with ladders and enjoy being creative, you can offer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/us\/services\/holiday-light-installation\/\">install holiday lights<\/a> for others. You can help them make their homes look festive and bright.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_best_winter_side_hustles\"><\/span><b>Choosing the best winter side hustles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, there is plenty of work to choose from if you want to add a little extra income to your portfolio this winter. 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