Incense Cone Houses
Wooden incense-cone houses cut from 4x4 posts, where smoke drifts out of the chimney
Video published Oct 31, 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 · 319 orders later with orders to FILL. Real smoke, real profits. ↗
What It Is
You cut little houses from pine 4x4 posts, drill a chamber inside and a chimney on top, then stain them. Put a lit incense cone inside and the smoke rises from the chimney. You sell them with a pack of cones as a cosy gift.
The Pitch
He says this has been one of his coolest sellers, with 319 orders and more to fill. Two 4x4s make 46 houses, and at $40 each that's $1,840 before costs, he says.
Who It’s Best For
Beginner woodworkers who like small, repeatable projects for the gift season.
The Truth (as we see it)
The 319 orders are his own track record over time, not a first-month result. Incense is a fire risk, so sell the houses with clear safety instructions. 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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