An Australian woman "rents" her savvy housework husband

A couple devised a funny way to increase their income, by taking advantage of the man's home and craft skills, for families who need them and do not want to rent expensive workshops.

As a joke, Laura Young, a mother of three, decided to launch her "Hence Husband Hire Craftsman" service at first, so their business thrived and the man's schedule was filled with work.

Laura said their business is booming, after she boasted on Facebook and the Next Dor app of James's husband's general skills in crafts, painting, decorating, tiling and carpet laying.

The invitations to the 42-year-old soon became so frequent that he fills an entire week with work that begins at nine in the morning and does not end until eight in the evening.

Laurie said her service, which she called 'helpful husband's rent' or 'artisan', had been booked for weeks and that she charged £40 at a time and the business was booming.

The jobs that the husband performs include installing televisions, or curtains, to rebuild walls and others, up to installing festive lights as at Christmas, inside and outside the homes.

While James is on the business side, Laura manages the social accounts and website.

Laura said, "I never expected the business to thrive as much as it used to be. It's only been four months and we've come to a point where there is a lot of work to come with James working six days a week.

"We had to start turning down jobs and reducing our hours, so now we're doing Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. We've booked our first job for January as well," she added.

James had to give up his job from working in a warehouse to be a full-time caregiver alongside Laura, to take care of their three children, two of whom have autism.

James was also diagnosed with autism four years ago and has always been able to focus on things like building and construction.

"He's really good at building things and doesn't bother with instructions. So I thought this was something he could do. James doesn't come from a business background but his grandfather was a nuclear engineer," Laura revealed, according to the Daily Star. "He has a very methodical mind and can think creatively. And to see things differently."

The husband's work is limited to handicrafts, which once he finishes, he returns home to help take care of the three children.

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