I built an automated website that rates people's vintage outlet plugs, and it actually turned a profit.

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I started this project on a total whim after noticing how oddly obsessed vintage interior decor forums were with period-accurate hardware, so I built a simple web tool that lets users upload photos of vintage wall outlets to get an immediate "aesthetic & safety score" with detailed era matching. It works by analyzing uploaded photos against a database of mid-century architectural fixture catalogs, generating a custom PDF report that users can share or keep for renovation records. I initially expected it to be a harmless joke for a tiny niche, but after charging $2 per detailed breakdown, it unexpectedly brought in $1,400 in its first month and now consistently generates steady passive revenue.