Turn clutter into cash: how to make easy money renting stuff out you already own

Got a George Foreman grill collecting dust in the cupboard? Or a chainsaw sitting idle since you swapped your wood-burning stove for gas?

You might be sitting on a mini goldmine and not even know it.

There’s a whole world of people out there who’d rather borrow than buy.

And there are platforms that help match your unused gear with folks who actually need it.

There’s no big commitment, just some easy side income for the stuff you’re barely using.

Sounds interesting? Read on…

Fat Llama

Fat Llama is a platform for lending (and borrowing) all sorts of household items, from camera gear to camping kits.

Listing items is completely free and everything is insured. You keep 80% of the rental price while Fat Llama handles insurance, payments and verification.

Just sign up, take some photos of your item, write a short description, set your price and availability and you’re good to go.

You could be making cash in your sleep.

Rent My

Got a wedding dress you wore once? A ladder that only comes out twice a year? Or kids' bikes gathering rust?

Hailed as the ‘Airbnb of everything’, Rent My is perfect for making some extra money by renting out unused items.

When sharing items to other people, you want them to be safe. The Rent My guarantee covers items up to £10,000 from damage, loss or theft.

What’s more, all users are verified with photo ID to ensure there’s trust within the Rent My community.

By Rotation

Is your wardrobe bursting with dresses, coats and shoes that only get worn once a year - if that?

It might be time to monetise your style.

By Rotation is a fashion-sharing app where you can lend out your designer and high-street pieces and earn while others enjoy your style.

There’s over 500,000 users on By Rotation, borrowing beautiful dresses for the snippet of the cost of buying new, or listing their outfits and pulling in some extra money.

It’s also really simple to use. Simply upload pics, describe the style and fit, note any flaws and your item will be live.

JustPark

Got an empty parking space?

If you have a driveway or private parking space that sits empty, especially during work hours, you could be missing out on easy money.

Head to JustPark, create an account and enter the details on the ‘rent out your space’ tab, set your prices and availability and start taking bookings.  

Turo

You can boost your monthly income by renting out your car on Turo.

Yes really. In fact, UK hosts make an average £6,492 a year for each car they list.

The app has more than 3.2m active users, across 12,000-plus cities worldwide and also supports scaling, if you want to turn it into a real business.

So, what are you waiting for… take a look around your home. What’s just sitting there... that could be earning?