It's a touch economy right now, there's no doubt about it. We're all trying to figure out ways to establish a household budget that we can stick to, cut our bills, and perhaps if we're lucky earn a little cash on the side. With unemployment up and costs for just about everything on the rise, many households are finding themselves in a more challenging economic situation than they've likely ever seen.

It's imperative that households get creative not only with how to save a dollar here and there, but also with how to bring money into the house to account for higher costs of everyday items. Thinking outside of the box and developing creative ways to bring in a supplemental income or some money to pay for special items can take some of the stress off of your family's finances. It's amazing how creative people can get when times get desperate.

If you are a model boat builder, then you are very lucky when it comes to developing creative ways to earn a few extra bucks for your family. You can not only share your skill with the world in a creative manor, but you may have a few stellar items around your house that can sell for a pretty good price on the Internet. If you have the expertise, time, and motivation you could set up your very own online store to sell model boats as you create them. The model boats that you build can make a great gift for people shopping around or can add to the collection of somebody who has a bit of expendable income.

Setting up your very own online business can be quite lucrative if you are getting in front of the right buyers who can often turn into repeat customers. If you figure out what you want to sell each model boat for and set that price on your site, you can determine how much money you can bring into your household. This is most certainly a business that you will need time for on the side, but it can really work well for you as you create the model boats you love to build.

If you have been a collector and can stand to part with some of your boats, this may not be a bad way to bring in some money either. Perhaps you have more boats than you know what to do with or just want to get rid of a few though they are in great condition. Whatever the reason for you to be able to part with a few boats from your collection, are you likely to find a buyer if you list them online. So long as you have kept your model boats in good condition, you are likely to find somebody out there who not only wants them but is willing to pay a decent price for them. Model boat building can really pay off for you in a tough economy.