Small Evergreen Wood Items
Small, year-round wooden items such as bottle openers and simple handles that sell for $2 to $10
Video published Oct 3, 2026 by WhosTheVoss
Startup cost: Low startup cost (box-store lumber and a few beginner power tools) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
WhosTheVoss · I've never had trouble selling these smalls ↗
What It Is
You make six tiny, quick builds, like wooden-handled bottle openers made with a screw or a nail, from scraps and short pieces of wood, and sell them all year at markets and online as cheap impulse buys.
The Pitch
He calls these evergreen sellers that he's never had trouble selling, and prices them from $2 up to $10 depending on the hardware.
Who It’s Best For
Beginners who want to use up scrap wood and practise basic skills.
The Truth (as we see it)
At $2 to $10 each you need a lot of sales, so these work best as add-ons at markets or with bigger items. Sales mostly come through Facebook Marketplace, local pickup and Etsy, so you'll need to photograph, list and hand over orders. His profit maths leaves out your time, tool wear and fees unless stated. He gives his plans away free on his website.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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