It seems like someone with a truck and tools is always in demand. Once people get word that you are available, dependable, and have some basic skills, they find something for you to do. I have always had some project going in the off season. Some have been home improvements at home, some have been helping others on their home improvement projects. <p>Currently, I am helping a neighbor that owns an apartment building(aka ghetto) gut a few units and start over. A lot of it is dummy work, ripping up flooring, bathroom, kitchen. They will be painted, carpeted, cleaned, ect. He knows that I am not an expert in these fields, but then again, he is not paying me the wages of a professional. I can come and go as I want, and there is a standing rule that lawn and snow work come first. It is a win-win situation. He gets his units remodeled at a reasonable price, and I keep busy, and gain sone experience. <p>My "green" season has been getting longer and longer with each year. I am usually fairly busy till mid December, and start up again in mid March. I can hardly believe that I only have 2 1/2 months till green season. <p>I also try to do some upgrade/repair projects on my equipment. This winter, I want to paint the trailer, and do some repair work on my truck. I can do these type of jobs only in the off season, because during green season, I cannot tie up the equipment for any length of time, so now is perfect.