Yes I thought that was so strange!! So many people asked if their neighbors did it..I said yep since I get at least 4-5 people on a street to do it so yes your neighbors did do it lol
Hey man! I have a curb business too and I found you make A LOT more money when you say something you’re saving up for and then say “whatever you think is fair” for the price. Good luck!
I have flyers that say the price of each design ice tried the “whatever you think is fair” and I get like $10 for a $30 job so I stick to my flyer but I always say I’m saving up for college they can’t turn it down
Yes I was just going to say this! I'm burned on my legs so I live off disability I do this as a side hustle(we all know how big a disability check is--not even a livable wage) so I just say I'm taking donations..95% of the time I'll get $20/ house a few people give $10 but I can work 2 hours and make a average of $120/day which would take me all day at a regular job making $14 bucks a hour! It's perfect for me because I can't work 8 hours but don't make enough from disability to cover all my bills plus I have 2 daughters.. I've had lots of people give $40-$50 bucks that just happened yesterday made $130 in 1 hour I made $248 on Saturdays if I go out for 2.5 hours.. AWESOME side hustle for real!
Actually, Find a clear coat that gives a slick coat-- but wears off in a year. I sell yearly memberships for free touchups @ 20$ a membership....almost no one calls for the replacement during the year and if they do it takes 3 minutes and also almost no overhead. The key is to stay in touch with customers who enjoy having the clean looking curb with extra designs and offer free curb cleaning, and touchups WITHOUT clear coat to allow for more frequent visits. I dont scam them....I also offer a clear coat for an extra 10$ add on which few people take advantage of so win-win.
Nice. I do Doordash and Uber as a gig and when doing deliveries I noticed MOST of the addresses were faded or non-existent so I thought of this hussle. I already have 2 customers lined up for $20 each from a FB forum post. Tomorrow will start the new gig.
Oh man, I've been doing this for almost 4 years. I charge 25 for EACH address placement. When they say yes, they are interested, I asked where and how many. I make sure to talk to them about it when they are standing in front of their curb. When they see three faded curbs, they either do 2 or all three. I have a unique setup, so before I do my pitch, they say oh you are the one with the display. It makes it easier. The most I charged is 350 for a very intricate Black Panther & Storm design.
A few youths came around my parents home asking for $20.00 a pop. My mother paid them & 15 years later the paint is still there. I arrived as the boys were leaving & when they showed me the spray paint they were using it was a fair price.
Ya great summer gig for sure. And you are right its kind of a one pop deal. I have considered adding graphics like USA Flag, or shamrocks, or like Team names maybe . To upsale a bit. $15 seems like a fair price for sure... Thanks for the feedback and support!
@@TymOLaughlin That's a bloody great idea. I used to drive a dark blue sedan & arrived as these 4 kids were talking to my mother as she handed $20.00 over. These were the same unmarked cop cars & when I got out dressed in my suit - they left in a hurry LOL Have you thought about a luminescent top coat to light up for people at night ?
Lucky 🍀 Socks $10 bucks ain’t enough these days imo. Everything costs way too much. I think I would have no problem forking over a 20 spot for this service these days. Especially with so many delivery services looking for any kind of a clue as to an address. Maybe some glow in the dark paint? Really nice job on the video. It’s my first time commenting. A friend sent it. Excellent work 👍🏽
@@TymOLaughlin Norfolk Va. My girl was telling me they do this thing in Chesapeake which is like 30 min away but that's the only city she knows of that does this. I guess that's a start haha
I've painted tons of curbs. Here's a few tips. I always wear a hi viz vest. This will let people know you're doing work and when you're sitting in road help you not get hit. There's generally tons of dirt and debris around where you're going to paint. My solution to this is a rag. I'll use it to move stuck debris. Then I'll kind of spin it really fast to blow the area clean. Works like a charm. Road striping rustoleum paint is great stuff but the nozzle sucks. You can remove and place one of the newer style push nozzles on it and you're good to go. I don't use the paper gun. I put my tape down and place old carboard from a box on the outside of the tape.
Hey how is it going bro. I've been thinking about doing this myself and I got a couple questions for you. First what spay paint do you use? I have thought about also using the road striping paint but was having an issue with the nozzle thing as well, how exactly do I get one of the newer style nozzles and add it to that spray paint.
I just got done with summer sales selling door to door peat control in the east coast (great job btw) and wow I would love to this now that I’m back I can use all I learned as a salesman right into to this gig! Thanks for the content !
That's great! I did this about 10 years ago charging $25 per house using multiple color paints plus an emblem of Texas lonestar flag. I stopped because I was getting beat by others charging $40 with emblems of schools and colleges and using reflective paints. Plus the Houston heat was unbearable! Good job👍
@@TymOLaughlin well texas emblem is just a cut out star painted over a painted blue or red area at the end of the numbers. What the others are using are special cut vinyl stencils made by sign companies, any logo you want. They don't cost that much to have them made plus they're small, but they last a long time. When I finished spray painting the numbers over my stencil, I touch up the gaps with a small brush so that the numbers are solid. $10 bucks a house is too cheap my friend
Thank you for making this video. I’m a father looking to make more money during these trying times. After doing DoorDash for months I can tell you I often have a hard time finding the right homes because of the address! Going to give this a shot 🙏🏻
Yes! I DoorDash full time and it’s amazing and I’d hate to quit because I’m making really good right now but anyways I was driving and I had this issue….. so I created a business plan around it and wrote everything down what to buy what to expect. Then decided to get on here to see if anyone else is doing this!!!! I love my job but I’d like to switch it up from time to time
Lucky socks.... I had a thought when I seen you using tape and paper why not template the boarder too, it would be a great way to keep costs down especially if you were doing say 20 odd per day
I started doing this about a year ago. One thing I've gotten so much is adding logos. So far I've done around 300 homes and one thing it's a lot longer for paint to dry in colder weather. Also many curbs have had water running along the side that makes it impossible to do. I charge $20 and $5 extra per logo. Gas prices makes me want to charge more and the paint I was using went from $7.89 to almost $12 per can. So I changed it to $6.50 cans.
@@jessicaeubanks1400 honestly I have made all of the ones I've used myself to this day. I look up the stencil online, draw it out on cardboard paper like. Then I cut it using a precision knife.
You sound like me. I increased my prices due to the increased price in paint. I've probably painted over 4,000. I lost count since I started in 2019. When you said that water running, it made me think of the gay pride 🏳️🌈 wavy flag I painted 2 days ago 😆. When I looked at the stencils on Etsy, I was like hell no, I'll make my stencils myself lol.
Do you make a good living side hustle from this? I know Austin tx has a lot of older homes near downtown and their curb numbers are outdated. Plus I can do it at wealthy surburbs if I have a chance. I am a barber and have days off when I got nothing to do. Mind doing this Also where can i get custom Made stencils?
@@jasonjacobs2095 I have done alright. I have got most of my work using Facebook. I request to be added on groups surrounding my city and post up what I offer. Stencils I've drawn out all of them myself and cut them out. The number stencils I bought at first from Home Depot but they honestly suck. Found some nice ones at Staples, they are 5" and last a good while, I use masking tape to hold them together. Good luck
Lucky socks! 🔥 My girls are going to do this in our little town! 9 and 11 years old. Wish them 🍀 luck! They will be watching this video often for support and checking back for more tips. Keep posting. We appreciate you! ❤️
Good vid, thanks for sharing! I am just considering doing this around my hood and I learned a few things, if you want to share with your future viewers should you ever make another curb painting related video. 1. Most cities require a license to paint house numbers on curbs. 2. Most cities have restrictions on where the numbers can be painted in relation to the position of the house. 3. Lots of cities require a reflective paint so the numbers can be seen at night by emergency vehicles. 4. Most cities require the numbers to be a minimum of 3" tall. Anything over 3" is preferred. And lastly, you might include in your arsenals of supplies a gardening pad or knee pads. Here in Arizona the asphalt and cement get pretty darn hot as do other locations. OK that's all. Just thought I'd share what I learned today. Thanks for the vid. It was helpful!
LUCKY SOCKS MAN!! I love the hustle. Im gonna go out and try this, I honestly love door knocking. It might just be that my neighborhood has really nice people.
Dude, if you love door knocking, i would say get a solar panel cleaning setup... i love that side hustle. That's how i started my solar panel cleaning business . Both are fun, though. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment🙏😎
i just realized watching this, even making $240 a day, which seems good, just isnt enough. I really need to up my game and find something where I can make at least $100k a year minimum. And while this is admirable and easier and better imo than many shit jobs working for someone is, its just not enough, in this day and time the way the economy is. But hats off and kudos, cuz this really opened my eyes. Now i just need to find what in the blue hell I'm gonna do.
Love this man thanks for spreading it and teaching others, and also i get really nervous when knocking on doors and asking but after watching this it gave me a little more confidence on what to say. Thanks man 👍🏼
Heck ya.. the way i like to look at it, is; the answer us Already NO... BUT... if you can muster the courage to ask. You have to ability to POSSIBLY change the "No" into a "Yes" . Literally nothing to lose.. Wishing you the best of luck. Keep me updated on how it goes!
Remember you got to get no's to get the yes it's so worth it . You'll never see those people again is what I tell myself.. Some people are rude but just brush it off don't let their bad day discourage you!
I have Curb Address Painting biz in our town u need biz license,$ 150.00 + a permit, also they won't let u knock on doors before a background check, our ordinance is written out to only white background w 4-inch letters, logos r ok..
I think this would be a great idea to take a kid out and do this to learn work ethic and earn their first paycheck! Especially in slower areas! Great idea and inspiration! Thanx Bro!
Lucky socks, I was looking for a side hustle for my son but since he isn't interested. I will do this myself, with my red wagon and tools and get busy, thanks a million
i started this today and wasnt very lucky but i made 20 bucks which is good for me (+$5 in tips so i made $25 im gonna go out tmr and make some more) update: i made more money and was able to but some airpods so i would reccomend trying this
I’ve painted homes for 20+ years, never painted a curb before. Mailboxes would be the closest thing to it in terms of size of job. Got to say I think it would be more profitable and quicker to roll on the white and spray the black.
You just inspired me. Just got let go from my job after 20 years with the same company. I got into painting recently helping/working for my cousins contracting company during the Covid lockdown. Now as I sit here jobless your video popped up. Recently I repainted, compounded my mothers house. Some friends that are in the business said I had a good touch for someone that doesn’t do it on a regular. This gave me the confidence to possibly make this a new profession. I have a painting job lined up next week for a friend. Nothing big but it’s a good start. Don’t want to get in over my head. I’m sure there’s a lot to learn and the last thing I want to do is start out on a bad note.
Just get in there and do the best you can. Painting is easy if you "respect the process" and dont skimp on Prep. Here's a Joke i like to use: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOOD PAINT JOB, AND A BAD PAINT JOB........ ANSWER: 2 TO 3 DAYS
Good side hustle I'm 14 and saving up for my first project truck my dream is to turn it into a baja truck and I think this is the perfect way to start saving up I have old cans of paint laying around I might start soon.
I’m only 15 and I pay my step siblings 15 an hour to knock on doors and I make around $75-$100 an hour it’s funny people always under estimate it saying “oh that’s a good way to make a little money” when in reality I’m making $200 on a school day and 5-$600 over break
great job dude, thats awesome that you are out there hustlin, keep up the hard work bud. thanks for stopping by. dont forget about me when your a rich business owner😀
Dude how, at first I was getting really good Business but today (sat) I went up and down multiple streets and multiple neighborhoods and only got 2 houses to say yes, I’m giving up hope
@@ihat3friday832 if this continues to be a consistent thing for the next few times maybe reconsider the side hustle but def don't give up now. rejection is just a part of the growing process
This is a very good idea, i am a Artist (started thru graffiti), and i am also a delivery driver so i know how important it is to see the address visibly. I am also a stencil artist too, yes its a thing (been doing stencils for 20+ years now)... in saying that, adding extra to the address numbers will come in handy, such as football teams, soccer teams, baseball, basketball, high school, cartoon characters... etc. thank u so much for the idea, because i see this as an insane opportunity for something bigger. The only thing to look out for is the hoa neighborhoods.
Great video! If you use wider masking tape and then make a cardboard template for your box then you wouldn't need to use all that paper and extra tape which are eating into your cost.
This definitely seems like a fun pass time as well as a decent way to make money. Glad it's something you enjoy since it actually helps people. Unlike me who just goes around looking for people's lucky socks for free
To stay safely on the legal side (also to increase your profit ironically), offer a complimentary service and you welcome and appreciate any donations to offset labor and material and time etc. Asides from more generous income, you stay legally a handyman hired for light painting work by the owner who gave you permission. Everybody loves free and most people are going to be generous. Of course there will be cheap assholes, but it happens. You can choose to hit up wealthier neighborhoods and take the risk but charge $50 a pop. I did that a bit and made BANK xD
Also you could add security doors . They get rusted pretty quick . With a hand masker , couple drop cloths, wire brush, and three cans of rustoleum you can knock 1 out in an hour.
I go door to door and if there’s no answer I leave a flyer with the prices for each design and my phone number at the door and if they ask what it’s for I always say I’m saving up for college which is mostly true
I work for a delivery company and gosh a bunch of my houses on my route have faded numbers. I’m thinking about starting this side hustle on the weekends. This will help me deliver with ease on the weekdays haha.
Thanks My son is going to start a curb painting business and this video is just what he needed! I might add it was the hippest and coolest video we watched! I’ll make sure to get him some lucky socks too!! 😉 Hope your arm heals well!!
Pro tip. I saw a guy use thin car floor mats cut in half as masking. After you tape the border, just slap the mats down. They are heavy enough to not blow away.
@@TymOLaughlin your welcome man. I did mine a year ago and of course I came to TH-cam to see what route others took (can find anything on TH-cam lol) but I came across some guys video that uses that method. I didn't use it though. I used my masker just like you did.
@@kofori321 I only do it when I want a some extra money now but I have absolutely no regrets I charged $40 to do Texas flag design and people always tell me it’s a good price
I have a tape paper machine just like that. They don't make those anymore. Alot of plastic cheap ones out there now. I'm a painter by trade too. Semi retired now after over 30 years of it. I'll miss it. I loved my job.
What’s the typical time you’d have to wait for the paint to dry before you start stenciling the numbers? Do you think heat gun would help process go faster?
Yep that's what I did and bought multiple stencils so I had multiple numbers for those dang triple digit addresses with the same number haha saves lots of time!
I'm autistic. I worry a lot that I won't be able to make a living as an adult because of my disability. I've tried very hard to work around it, or power through it, but unfortunately nothing works. Not therapy. Not medication. Not going outside. I never realized a person could make a decent living doing something like this. I know it's silly, but I appreciate you sharing something like this. Accessible work like this can really change a person's life.
@Henry i am so glad that i can help. and i applaud you and your efforts. keep putting yourself out there. i wish you the best of luck. if i can help in any way feel free to contact me. id be glad to coach you along the way. keep on touch bud. i am rooting for you
I am in this same boat. Autistic as well with a few other diagnoses that make working so rough. Especially when I try food industry and they shove me on cashier and it don't work at all. I was watching this for the same reason. I'm not sure my area is the greatest for this though as only 5 houses on this street. I'm in like a small city.
I use to sell solar door to door in Vegas and this actually gets home owners excited because they have solar people knocking their door every day so I been making more money than before
Great video dude thank for the content! This is a great idea and inspiration to get my side job hustles up, and go out and get it! Seeing the neighbor come out and ask to have his done was awesome. Something so satisfying about honest earned $$
I’m starting to do this, while practicing today a lot of overspray through the stencils do you have any advice for that? And also how long do you let the whit paint dry?
I did this with my son a couple years ago, and had problems with the stencils getting all sticky and covered in paint. Made it kind of messy over time. Any ideas anyone?
@GREG LARSON You can quickly blotch your stencils with a used shirt because that paint builds up. If the stencils are durable and not of a thick cardstock, you can stray it with acetone. Quickly wipe it off so it doesn't break down the stencil medium.
I respect your hussle but I learned you gotta be careful where you do this. As controlling as some HOAs are and with all the Karens out there you might wanna make sure you have permission before starting
great advice always a good ide to check with local officials at city hall and make sure this is allowed. some cities i have heard do not allow it. but with my experience most cities do. thank you for the feedback and for watching? seems you missed the code word though.... thanks again ill make an updated video
Be careful too about an angry customer for whatevr reason. 30 years ago an old man called the city just to be an A hole. They find bed me $120 and shut me downb
Hey and lucky socks I can’t wait for the new year to start curb painting because it’s too cold in the winter I hope I will make some money because I can’t have a job till I’m 16 all I wanted to say is thanks for showing me how to start curb painting
Forgot to let your audience know that i even got my kids 4 adults and my grandchildren i have 8 geandkids and ive taught them to paint curbs and make their own stencils and numbers. I have a mentor, Travis Holloway that goes state to state doing this sidw hustle. Its a real hustle and ive trained well over 15 people to do this business. Youll never go hungry again if u what we show you to do in these you tube videos on Curb Address-Painted!!
I ran into a problem that made this a nightmare. Water was flowing nonstop all day long and no matter how many rags or towels I'd lay down it would not stop. I must of redone it 5 times and finally gave up, came out good but left without charging. Lol
@@TymOLaughlin it only do it temporary, thing is more would come down and it just keep on flowing. I had like 3 giant towels still no luck. But I get what you are saying as far as a blower. That works if water stopped. Ty much appreciated that you got back to me.
Ohbya dude no problem. Heckbya super stoked i could help ya out. But might wanna charge a little more than $10. Comment section came at me for charging too little. Keep me updated. Best of luck.
I also paint address I charge 20.00 I will last for 5 years it's a good price. for the job if not 25. 30 paint has 12:02 went up Walmart in 98cpaint to is now 2.48. Plus 8cent on the dollar .
My son to sit at home all day, so I want to do this with him and have him get off the games for a while. I kind of like the idea using stencils I’ve seen flags but I don’t know how to do it. Lol thanks for the help.
lol Lucky Socks! 2 years later i'm have to wash mine though. thanks for keeping this up - thinking bout doing this next year in KC and adding a chiefs logo
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💯🤔THANKS for the inspiration. I'm in a similar situation as you. Today's gonna be my first outing. Practice on a couple neighbors yesterday🤣🤣👊🏼
Do you have a link for the masking gun and the size and masking paper and all that????
Thanks
The trick is to let the customer know that all the other neighbors are getting theres done as well, herd mentality
Hey , ya know!
Yes I thought that was so strange!! So many people asked if their neighbors did it..I said yep since I get at least 4-5 people on a street to do it so yes your neighbors did do it lol
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Isn’t this a scam?
Mob mentality also
I'm a good liar I'll take that into consideration if I ever have to do this shit. 😊
Hey man! I have a curb business too and I found you make A LOT more money when you say something you’re saving up for and then say “whatever you think is fair” for the price. Good luck!
I have flyers that say the price of each design ice tried the “whatever you think is fair” and I get like $10 for a $30 job so I stick to my flyer but I always say I’m saving up for college they can’t turn it down
Yes I was just going to say this! I'm burned on my legs so I live off disability I do this as a side hustle(we all know how big a disability check is--not even a livable wage) so I just say I'm taking donations..95% of the time I'll get $20/ house a few people give $10 but I can work 2 hours and make a average of $120/day which would take me all day at a regular job making $14 bucks a hour! It's perfect for me because I can't work 8 hours but don't make enough from disability to cover all my bills plus I have 2 daughters.. I've had lots of people give $40-$50 bucks that just happened yesterday made $130 in 1 hour I made $248 on Saturdays if I go out for 2.5 hours.. AWESOME side hustle for real!
@@kmorris101 what's ur best design
@@kmorris101 that’s dope 😎
@@kmorris101how is it going? Still in business ?
Also a little tip when you finish the curb add a extra layer of clear coating spray to make the curb last longer and stronger.
I thought about doing that good idea bro
Actually, Find a clear coat that gives a slick coat-- but wears off in a year. I sell yearly memberships for free touchups @ 20$ a membership....almost no one calls for the replacement during the year and if they do it takes 3 minutes and also almost no overhead.
The key is to stay in touch with customers who enjoy having the clean looking curb with extra designs and offer free curb cleaning, and touchups WITHOUT clear coat to allow for more frequent visits. I dont scam them....I also offer a clear coat for an extra 10$ add on which few people take advantage of so win-win.
@@carlosnunez-eddy2533 thats a great idea bro. so how much do you charge for a curb side paint?
Or. Don’t add a clear coat so they call you back in a year when it fades. Come on guys. 🤦🏽♂️
@@obeycastle2547 Fr bro, we gotta make them call us again
Nice. I do Doordash and Uber as a gig and when doing deliveries I noticed MOST of the addresses were faded or non-existent so I thought of this hussle. I already have 2 customers lined up for $20 each from a FB forum post. Tomorrow will start the new gig.
heck yeah dude. good job bro. keep it goin...
How’s it going?
NICE! How is it going and what are you charging if you don't mind me asking?
How’s it goin bro ??
I got a new job not too long after I started trying. Never got a chance to really see how it worked out.
Oh man, I've been doing this for almost 4 years. I charge 25 for EACH address placement. When they say yes, they are interested, I asked where and how many. I make sure to talk to them about it when they are standing in front of their curb. When they see three faded curbs, they either do 2 or all three. I have a unique setup, so before I do my pitch, they say oh you are the one with the display. It makes it easier. The most I charged is 350 for a very intricate Black Panther & Storm design.
How do you make your stencils
Great stuff Jen! Just curious where are you located?
A few youths came around my parents home asking for $20.00 a pop. My mother paid them & 15 years later the paint is still there. I arrived as the boys were leaving & when they showed me the spray paint they were using it was a fair price.
Ya great summer gig for sure. And you are right its kind of a one pop deal. I have considered adding graphics like USA Flag, or shamrocks, or like Team names maybe . To upsale a bit. $15 seems like a fair price for sure...
Thanks for the feedback and support!
@@TymOLaughlin That's a bloody great idea. I used to drive a dark blue sedan & arrived as these 4 kids were talking to my mother as she handed $20.00 over. These were the same unmarked cop cars & when I got out dressed in my suit - they left in a hurry LOL
Have you thought about a luminescent top coat to light up for people at night ?
Lucky 🍀 Socks
$10 bucks ain’t enough these days imo. Everything costs way too much. I think I would have no problem forking over a 20 spot for this service these days. Especially with so many delivery services looking for any kind of a clue as to an address. Maybe some glow in the dark paint? Really nice job on the video. It’s my first time commenting. A friend sent it. Excellent work 👍🏽
The lady in Home Depot said the best spray paint to use is “Rust-Oleum” High Performance Enamel. Believe in god, Hustle hard and stay blessed🙏🏿
Dang, wish they had painted curbs like this in my city. Sounds like a pretty solid hustle and right up my alley of things
What city do you live in? I have heard that above other towns in my area
@@TymOLaughlin Norfolk Va. My girl was telling me they do this thing in Chesapeake which is like 30 min away but that's the only city she knows of that does this. I guess that's a start haha
I've painted tons of curbs. Here's a few tips. I always wear a hi viz vest. This will let people know you're doing work and when you're sitting in road help you not get hit.
There's generally tons of dirt and debris around where you're going to paint. My solution to this is a rag. I'll use it to move stuck debris. Then I'll kind of spin it really fast to blow the area clean. Works like a charm.
Road striping rustoleum paint is great stuff but the nozzle sucks. You can remove and place one of the newer style push nozzles on it and you're good to go.
I don't use the paper gun. I put my tape down and place old carboard from a box on the outside of the tape.
amazing info and feed back, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and watch!
Hey how is it going bro. I've been thinking about doing this myself and I got a couple questions for you. First what spay paint do you use? I have thought about also using the road striping paint but was having an issue with the nozzle thing as well, how exactly do I get one of the newer style nozzles and add it to that spray paint.
Don't forget to wear the arm brace and mention you hurt your arm and trying to get some work done while you are down and grab those sympathy points!
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instead of masking and papering, you should just make a cardboard template of that size you can lay down.
Great feedback, ill need to make an update video.. thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and for watching
Might get some bleed with that, would still have to end up taping down the template to be safe
Hello from TEXAS USA! 🤠
I bought a $10 thin yoga mat at Walmart and cut it up. Works great and reusable. I'm 74
I just got done with summer sales selling door to door peat control in the east coast (great job btw) and wow I would love to this now that I’m back I can use all I learned as a salesman right into to this gig! Thanks for the content !
I am rooting for you! Beat of luck my friend! Thanks for the positivity
What company did you sell for?
The confidence you had around 10:55 was evident
That's great! I did this about 10 years ago charging $25 per house using multiple color paints plus an emblem of Texas lonestar flag. I stopped because I was getting beat by others charging $40 with emblems of schools and colleges and using reflective paints. Plus the Houston heat was unbearable!
Good job👍
Thats awesome. Where did get the emblems? How many could you do before replacing stencils...
Thanks for watching
@@TymOLaughlin well texas emblem is just a cut out star painted over a painted blue or red area at the end of the numbers. What the others are using are special cut vinyl stencils made by sign companies, any logo you want. They don't cost that much to have them made plus they're small, but they last a long time.
When I finished spray painting the numbers over my stencil, I touch up the gaps with a small brush so that the numbers are solid. $10 bucks a house is too cheap my friend
After you paint the base white, spray a reflective paint on for night visibility.
Thank you for making this video. I’m a father looking to make more money during these trying times. After doing DoorDash for months I can tell you I often have a hard time finding the right homes because of the address! Going to give this a shot 🙏🏻
Good for you man !
Hows it goin son far. Any luck?
Yes! I DoorDash full time and it’s amazing and I’d hate to quit because I’m making really good right now but anyways I was driving and I had this issue….. so I created a business plan around it and wrote everything down what to buy what to expect.
Then decided to get on here to see if anyone else is doing this!!!! I love my job but I’d like to switch it up from time to time
@@dimka-ls4cx go for it lots of opportunity
@@dimka-ls4cx same lol
Lucky socks.... I had a thought when I seen you using tape and paper why not template the boarder too, it would be a great way to keep costs down especially if you were doing say 20 odd per day
Brilliant
Gonna have to make an update vid for sure
Are you thinking like a cardboard cut out ?
I started doing this about a year ago. One thing I've gotten so much is adding logos. So far I've done around 300 homes and one thing it's a lot longer for paint to dry in colder weather. Also many curbs have had water running along the side that makes it impossible to do. I charge $20 and $5 extra per logo. Gas prices makes me want to charge more and the paint I was using went from $7.89 to almost $12 per can. So I changed it to $6.50 cans.
@@jessicaeubanks1400 honestly I have made all of the ones I've used myself to this day. I look up the stencil online, draw it out on cardboard paper like. Then I cut it using a precision knife.
You sound like me. I increased my prices due to the increased price in paint. I've probably painted over 4,000. I lost count since I started in 2019. When you said that water running, it made me think of the gay pride 🏳️🌈 wavy flag I painted 2 days ago 😆. When I looked at the stencils on Etsy, I was like hell no, I'll make my stencils myself lol.
Do you make a good living side hustle from this? I know Austin tx has a lot of older homes near downtown and their curb numbers are outdated.
Plus I can do it at wealthy surburbs if I have a chance. I am a barber and have days off when I got nothing to do. Mind doing this
Also where can i get custom
Made stencils?
@@jasonjacobs2095 I have done alright. I have got most of my work using Facebook. I request to be added on groups surrounding my city and post up what I offer. Stencils I've drawn out all of them myself and cut them out. The number stencils I bought at first from Home Depot but they honestly suck. Found some nice ones at Staples, they are 5" and last a good while, I use masking tape to hold them together. Good luck
@@jenniferoviawe 😂 what ever works right???
Lucky socks! 🔥
My girls are going to do this in our little town! 9 and 11 years old. Wish them 🍀 luck! They will be watching this video often for support and checking back for more tips. Keep posting. We appreciate you! ❤️
This makes me so happy.. please keep me updated! So glad i could help!! 😁😁😁
Good vid, thanks for sharing! I am just considering doing this around my hood and I learned a few things, if you want to share with your future viewers should you ever make another curb painting related video.
1. Most cities require a license to paint house numbers on curbs.
2. Most cities have restrictions on where the numbers can be painted in relation to the position of the house.
3. Lots of cities require a reflective paint so the numbers can be seen at night by emergency vehicles.
4. Most cities require the numbers to be a minimum of 3" tall. Anything over 3" is preferred.
And lastly, you might include in your arsenals of supplies a gardening pad or knee pads. Here in Arizona the asphalt and cement get pretty darn hot as do other locations.
OK that's all. Just thought I'd share what I learned today. Thanks for the vid. It was helpful!
I use an old rug. Works for me
LUCKY SOCKS MAN!! I love the hustle. Im gonna go out and try this, I honestly love door knocking. It might just be that my neighborhood has really nice people.
Dude, if you love door knocking, i would say get a solar panel cleaning setup... i love that side hustle. That's how i started my solar panel cleaning business . Both are fun, though.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment🙏😎
A broke arm ain't gon stop a hustler. Tym be safe out there bro. Love the content.
Naw... it might slow me down a bit. But aint no rest for the wicked
i just realized watching this, even making $240 a day, which seems good, just isnt enough. I really need to up my game and find something where I can make at least $100k a year minimum. And while this is admirable and easier and better imo than many shit jobs working for someone is, its just not enough, in this day and time the way the economy is. But hats off and kudos, cuz this really opened my eyes. Now i just need to find what in the blue hell I'm gonna do.
Love this man thanks for spreading it and teaching others, and also i get really nervous when knocking on doors and asking but after watching this it gave me a little more confidence on what to say. Thanks man 👍🏼
Heck ya.. the way i like to look at it, is; the answer us Already NO... BUT... if you can muster the courage to ask. You have to ability to POSSIBLY change the "No" into a "Yes" . Literally nothing to lose..
Wishing you the best of luck. Keep me updated on how it goes!
Remember you got to get no's to get the yes it's so worth it . You'll never see those people again is what I tell myself.. Some people are rude but just brush it off don't let their bad day discourage you!
I have Curb Address Painting biz in our town u need biz license,$ 150.00 + a permit, also they won't let u knock on doors before a background check, our ordinance is written out to only white background w 4-inch letters, logos r ok..
Finally a video longer than 10 seconds. Keep up these painting videos
Thanks dude. I wasn't sure if yall liked long vids... but niw i know thanks for the support. Really means a lot thanks
Usually I don’t really subscribe to people but I just felt it was right so you earned a new sub.🎉
Wow thanks so much for the sub man
Good job!!!..its always good to wear painters pants or shorts and high vise vest to keep the people whos door your knocking on to feel safe👍
Great tip!
I wear a dress 😂 but people feel more safe with females anyway
good to see you back tym
I started a different channel while back. But coming back to this channel soon. I gotta plan
@tymo paints is my other channel
I think this would be a great idea to take a kid out and do this to learn work ethic and earn their first paycheck! Especially in slower areas! Great idea and inspiration! Thanx Bro!
Facts
I agree! 👍
Lucky socks, I was looking for a side hustle for my son but since he isn't interested. I will do this myself, with my red wagon and tools and get busy, thanks a million
i started this today and wasnt very lucky but i made 20 bucks which is good for me (+$5 in tips so i made $25 im gonna go out tmr and make some more)
update: i made more money and was able to but some airpods so i would reccomend trying this
How’s it going? Still in business?
just started made back my money on materials on day 1! though i went through like 30 houses lol good luck to anyone else who tries
Heck yes , good job, keep it up!
I’ve painted homes for 20+ years, never painted a curb before. Mailboxes would be the closest thing to it in terms of size of job. Got to say I think it would be more profitable and quicker to roll on the white and spray the black.
What kind of roll on white paint sir?
roll on paint wont dry fast enough. time is money. waiting 1 minute for spray paint to dry vs 20 minutes for roll on is a no brainer
You just inspired me. Just got let go from my job after 20 years with the same company. I got into painting recently helping/working for my cousins contracting company during the Covid lockdown. Now as I sit here jobless your video popped up. Recently I repainted, compounded my mothers house. Some friends that are in the business said I had a good touch for someone that doesn’t do it on a regular. This gave me the confidence to possibly make this a new profession. I have a painting job lined up next week for a friend. Nothing big but it’s a good start. Don’t want to get in over my head. I’m sure there’s a lot to learn and the last thing I want to do is start out on a bad note.
Just get in there and do the best you can. Painting is easy if you "respect the process" and dont skimp on Prep.
Here's a Joke i like to use:
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOOD PAINT JOB, AND A BAD PAINT JOB........
ANSWER: 2 TO 3 DAYS
How’s it going? Any luck?
Good side hustle I'm 14 and saving up for my first project truck my dream is to turn it into a baja truck and I think this is the perfect way to start saving up I have old cans of paint laying around I might start soon.
I’m only 15 and I pay my step siblings 15 an hour to knock on doors and I make around $75-$100 an hour it’s funny people always under estimate it saying “oh that’s a good way to make a little money” when in reality I’m making $200 on a school day and 5-$600 over break
great job dude, thats awesome that you are out there hustlin, keep up the hard work bud. thanks for stopping by. dont forget about me when your a rich business owner😀
Dude how, at first I was getting really good Business but today (sat) I went up and down multiple streets and multiple neighborhoods and only got 2 houses to say yes, I’m giving up hope
@@ihat3friday832 if this continues to be a consistent thing for the next few times maybe reconsider the side hustle but def don't give up now. rejection is just a part of the growing process
This is a very good idea, i am a Artist (started thru graffiti), and i am also a delivery driver so i know how important it is to see the address visibly. I am also a stencil artist too, yes its a thing (been doing stencils for 20+ years now)... in saying that, adding extra to the address numbers will come in handy, such as football teams, soccer teams, baseball, basketball, high school, cartoon characters... etc. thank u so much for the idea, because i see this as an insane opportunity for something bigger. The only thing to look out for is the hoa neighborhoods.
Great video! If you use wider masking tape and then make a cardboard template for your box then you wouldn't need to use all that paper and extra tape which are eating into your cost.
This definitely seems like a fun pass time as well as a decent way to make money. Glad it's something you enjoy since it actually helps people. Unlike me who just goes around looking for people's lucky socks for free
To stay safely on the legal side (also to increase your profit ironically), offer a complimentary service and you welcome and appreciate any donations to offset labor and material and time etc. Asides from more generous income, you stay legally a handyman hired for light painting work by the owner who gave you permission.
Everybody loves free and most people are going to be generous. Of course there will be cheap assholes, but it happens. You can choose to hit up wealthier neighborhoods and take the risk but charge $50 a pop. I did that a bit and made BANK xD
Also you could add security doors . They get rusted pretty quick . With a hand masker , couple drop cloths, wire brush, and three cans of rustoleum you can knock 1 out in an hour.
A great advice. I did this early on too!
I go door to door and if there’s no answer I leave a flyer with the prices for each design and my phone number at the door and if they ask what it’s for I always say I’m saving up for college which is mostly true
Have the folks with the flyers. Write their house nymbe on the back abd tape it in the door or window y can see that means they want us to
Curb numbers are easily obscured by snow, leaves, or other debris.
Better to put big numbers on your house or mailbox. Cheaper too!
Lucky socks!!! I’m doing this. I need to keep busy so my anxiety stops bothering me
Dude we are same. It helps to keep moving. Stay kotivated thanks for the support
I hear people say "theres no job to be had!" this is proof you can find a way! great vid bro!
Right on thanks do much
Those people just don’t want to work.
Gotta respect Tym’s Hustle (Lucky Socks)
Thanks dude. Just oit here tryna live.
First video of yours that I’ve seen. I really enjoyed it! You explained things so well, super appreciated.
Awesome, thank you!
Also make sure to get knee pads or a little floor mat to kneel down
Thanks ❤
I work for a delivery company and gosh a bunch of my houses on my route have faded numbers. I’m thinking about starting this side hustle on the weekends. This will help me deliver with ease on the weekdays haha.
Thanks My son is going to start a curb painting business and this video is just what he needed! I might add it was the hippest and coolest video we watched! I’ll make sure to get him some lucky socks too!! 😉
Hope your arm heals well!!
Any success?
Pro tip. I saw a guy use thin car floor mats cut in half as masking. After you tape the border, just slap the mats down. They are heavy enough to not blow away.
@minitruckin4life oh man!! Brilliant, i need to do an update video. thanks for the feed back
@@TymOLaughlin your welcome man. I did mine a year ago and of course I came to TH-cam to see what route others took (can find anything on TH-cam lol) but I came across some guys video that uses that method. I didn't use it though. I used my masker just like you did.
that is what i di
For Anyone who wants to do this 100% do it, I stated recently charging $20 and it’s easy money, I’ve only been turned down once
Dude this is awesome! Keep it up
How’s it going? Still in business?
@@kofori321 I only do it when I want a some extra money now but I have absolutely no regrets I charged $40 to do Texas flag design and people always tell me it’s a good price
I have a tape paper machine just like that. They don't make those anymore. Alot of plastic cheap ones out there now. I'm a painter by trade too. Semi retired now after over 30 years of it. I'll miss it. I loved my job.
What’s the typical time you’d have to wait for the paint to dry before you start stenciling the numbers? Do you think heat gun would help process go faster?
Not long. Seriously waited maybe 3‐5 minutes
my one biggest question!! thanks!!
@@TymOLaughlin what about on colder days in the 50's?
You're right, I have the vertical type curb. Here, they call it a California curb and 3" , maybe 4" would work.
Lucky socks! This video is so satisfying! Unfortunately I live in and apartment and I don't think they would take kindly to me painting on the curb 😅
Thanks so much. Bummer... maybe mailbox numbers would work?
😂
Lucky socks !love the free information and the advice ! Great work
Instead of all that masking to make the white background just make a rectangle stencil. It would be way faster and waste less masking paper and tape
Brilliant.... i will need to make an update video for sure. I appreciate the feedback and positivity... thanks for the support 😁😁😁
Exactly what I thought 😂 I don't know how he manages to do it again and again.
Yep that's what I did and bought multiple stencils so I had multiple numbers for those dang triple digit addresses with the same number haha saves lots of time!
But it definitely will not be a clean crisp lone like this..
I'm autistic. I worry a lot that I won't be able to make a living as an adult because of my disability. I've tried very hard to work around it, or power through it, but unfortunately nothing works. Not therapy. Not medication. Not going outside. I never realized a person could make a decent living doing something like this. I know it's silly, but I appreciate you sharing something like this. Accessible work like this can really change a person's life.
@Henry i am so glad that i can help. and i applaud you and your efforts. keep putting yourself out there. i wish you the best of luck. if i can help in any way feel free to contact me. id be glad to coach you along the way. keep on touch bud. i am rooting for you
I am in this same boat. Autistic as well with a few other diagnoses that make working so rough. Especially when I try food industry and they shove me on cashier and it don't work at all. I was watching this for the same reason. I'm not sure my area is the greatest for this though as only 5 houses on this street. I'm in like a small city.
Have you thought about sprinkling reflective beads on top of the white paint? It would make it bright at night and easy for 911 calls to see it
I have not. Thanks so much for the feedback... have to give it a try
Great set up, quality and so professional wow!
Lucky socks.
Hey Tym how far do you think all the supplies last. How many curbs could you do with 2 cans?
So far u have done 6 or 7 can probably do 3x that much. Goes a long way... probably even further if you do smaller rectangle...
Hope this helps
I use to sell solar door to door in Vegas and this actually gets home owners excited because they have solar people knocking their door every day so I been making more money than before
Use a battery grinder with a sanding disk to get the concrete feeling smooth.
Great video dude thank for the content! This is a great idea and inspiration to get my side job hustles up, and go out and get it! Seeing the neighbor come out and ask to have his done was awesome. Something so satisfying about honest earned $$
Thanks for watching. Appreciate the feedback.
This was a great video for beginners and thanks for putting the links in the description
Lucky sox... Great video...GET THAT HUSTLE
Aye... thanks for the support!!🙂😀
Lucky socks iv been thinking of doing this in my neighborhood I think I'll try it good way to get to know your neighbors too
hey a tip for you, instead of using that paper to go around the curb so u dont over spray, i use and old car mat and cut it up into longish rectangles
BRILLIANT IDEA. that woukd speed up the process AND save money on material
“Lucky Socks” Definitely a worthy side hustle !!!
#realone for sure for all ages
I’m starting to do this, while practicing today a lot of overspray through the stencils do you have any advice for that? And also how long do you let the whit paint dry?
What spray do you use I need brown and white and does the spray paint stay
I did this with my son a couple years ago, and had problems with the stencils getting all sticky and covered in paint. Made it kind of messy over time. Any ideas anyone?
@GREG LARSON You can quickly blotch your stencils with a used shirt because that paint builds up. If the stencils are durable and not of a thick cardstock, you can stray it with acetone. Quickly wipe it off so it doesn't break down the stencil medium.
Watching this in my lucky socks and lovin your hustle bro.
🍀🧦🙏🙏
Lucky Socks
Thanks for watching big dog
Thank for the video. I’m looking forward to working for myself , nd Not anybody else.!!!!!!!!!!
I respect your hussle but I learned you gotta be careful where you do this. As controlling as some HOAs are and with all the Karens out there you might wanna make sure you have permission before starting
great advice always a good ide to check with local officials at city hall and make sure this is allowed. some cities i have heard do not allow it. but with my experience most cities do. thank you for the feedback and for watching? seems you missed the code word though.... thanks again ill make an updated video
Be careful too about an angry customer for whatevr reason. 30 years ago an old man called the city just to be an A hole. They find bed me $120 and shut me downb
Looking into this for my son. Seems like an awesome gig.
Hey and lucky socks I can’t wait for the new year to start curb painting because it’s too cold in the winter I hope I will make some money because I can’t have a job till I’m 16 all I wanted to say is thanks for showing me how to start curb painting
Try any of these. I made a video for 5 winter hustles here th-cam.com/video/mkwZIhJD2ZY/w-d-xo.html
Its on my other channel
Forgot to let your audience know that i even got my kids 4 adults and my grandchildren i have 8 geandkids and ive taught them to paint curbs and make their own stencils and numbers. I have a mentor, Travis Holloway that goes state to state doing this sidw hustle. Its a real hustle and ive trained well over 15 people to do this business. Youll never go hungry again if u what we show you to do in these you tube videos on Curb Address-Painted!!
Lucky socks brah, starting the hustle this weekend 🤩
Update ~ have made $352 in the first 3 days of starting (16hours) roughly $22 per hour, picking the right neighborhood is key (high end middle class)
Lucky Socks. I'm going to use reflective paint for the numbers and glue on some powdered glass after for better night-time visibility. Great video.
Yesss... great idea. Love that
💯Painter from Albuquerque New Mexico. 👊🏼 first time subscriber great video
Thanks for the support.
Lucky socks !!Good video man . Good side job . Easy money if you want to get out and get it
I ran into a problem that made this a nightmare. Water was flowing nonstop all day long and no matter how many rags or towels I'd lay down it would not stop. I must of redone it 5 times and finally gave up, came out good but left without charging. Lol
Oh shoot. Maybe a blower. Like an electric leaf blower might help out a bit.
Let me know if that helps
@@TymOLaughlin it only do it temporary, thing is more would come down and it just keep on flowing. I had like 3 giant towels still no luck. But I get what you are saying as far as a blower. That works if water stopped. Ty much appreciated that you got back to me.
Been there. Ugh
Water kept coming or your paint running. ? What water and from where please
LUCKY 🧦
Thanks for the video man, I'm a spray paint artist and this is a great side hustle that isn't at stressful as commission pieces 🔥👌🏽
Ohbya dude no problem. Heckbya super stoked i could help ya out. But might wanna charge a little more than $10. Comment section came at me for charging too little.
Keep me updated. Best of luck.
I also paint address I charge 20.00
I will last for 5 years it's a good price. for the job if not 25. 30 paint has 12:02 went up Walmart in 98cpaint to is now 2.48. Plus 8cent on the dollar .
My son to sit at home all day, so I want to do this with him and have him get off the games for a while. I kind of like the idea using stencils I’ve seen flags but I don’t know how to do it. Lol thanks for the help.
My pleasure thx for the feedback
Lucky socks!!! Awesome video bro, love the hustle homie, you a straight go getter💯💯💯
thanks bud , i really appreciate the feedback and for watching
"Lucky socks" boyeeeee!!
😉🙌🏽
This video really helped thanks. Crazy socks
This just got me so motivated !
Lets goo. have you got started?
@@TymOLaughlin ya bro I made a easy $100 bucks today
Lucky socks! Great side hustle to do in a neighborhood with curbs.
Thanks for the feedback friend. 🍀🧦
Good hustle job. Nice work and excellent video
Hey thanks so much for the positivity... i really appreciate the support...🙏🙏
Lucky socks 🧦!! Thanks for all the tips!!
I wasn't having a good day but luckily I have my lucky socks on
Heck ya! Awesome. Tha ks fir stopping by and hooe the rest of your day is awesome
lol Lucky Socks! 2 years later i'm have to wash mine though. thanks for keeping this up - thinking bout doing this next year in KC and adding a chiefs logo
Great idea. Go cheifs
Thank you for the video !
lucky socks. loving the content and will be trying this myself
Lucky socks lol.
Great idea man. One of my guys is a 8 and 9 year old football coach. This could be an awesome fund raiser!
thank you for the positive feedback, good luck