How renting out my mums ladder made me pocket money

I now rent out random tools from my storeroom.. 

It all started with a ladder sitting in my bomb shelter, collecting dust. My parents had bought it a while back for some lights repairs, but after the work was done, it just sat there, unused. One day, I had an idea—why not rent it out to neighbors who might need it for their own projects?

I posted a quick message in our neighborhood group, offering to rent out the ladder for a small fee of $10 per day. To my surprise, the response was immediate. A neighbor needed it to paint house, another for some drilling, and yet another for reaching high cabinet. By the end of the month, I had rented it out 3 times, earning $30—just by sharing something I already owned.

Renting out my ladder turned out to be a simple yet effective way to generate some extra income. It was a win-win: my neighbors saved money by renting instead of buying a ladder they might only use once or twice, and I turned an unused item into a steady stream of cash.

The best part? It’s completely flexible. I don’t have to put in work, and the old ladder is always there when I need it for my own projects. Now, it’s not just a ladder—it’s a small but reliable source of passive income.

Now i provide simple services like.. 
- help change lights 
- simple hole drilling to put up shelves ($25)
- taobao simple furniture installation (based on hr) 

You guys can try!