I used to burn wood. I don't anymore. I think its work, cutting the wood, sharpening the chain, keeping the fire in the house lit. When I had one, I filled the house with smoke about once a month. I burned wood back in the 80's. Wood burners have come a long way since then, and house smoke isn't a issue anymore. Also, maybe I didn't know what I was doing.
My ex-wife had a friend that put the wood burner in the garage. They piped the heat in, and heated their whole house. They now make wood burners you can set in the yard, and heat your home with hot water piped under the floor. A guy I work with does this. He said he lives in a old farm house and its the only way to go. I cost him 10,000.00 dollars to set the system up, and he loves it. When I sold my old house, I was glad to be rid of the wood burner, and have never had another since. With the rising price of gas, I've considered putting one in, but my wife will have no part of it.
When I had my wood burner, there were times I grew tired of cutting wood. There are several saw mills in my area. From time to time, I would go and pick up a load of cut wood from the mills.
One time I didn't feel like going to the saw mill, and didn't have any cut wood to burn. I called my cousin who cut wood all the time, and asked for a truck load of fire wood. He said he had plenty of extra, and would sell me a load for $50.00. I agreed, and he delivered the wood.
Do you have a chainsaw?
Enjoy getting outdoors in the fall and winter?
You can leave cut wood stacked up for years.
Leave it set till you have a buyer.
I've never had a problem finding wood to cut.
People are always asking me if I know someone who would want some wood,
because they want a woods cleared out, or a tree taken down.
Cut the wood in your spare time.
A couple of times, friends have had trees fall down,
and needed someone to come and cut the tree up.
Its a service you could provide.
This is the way one guy started a tree trimming service.
His neighbors needed trees trimmed.
He had the only chainsaw, and was asked if he could help.
In my area, a cherry picker rents for about $100.00 a day.
Line up the work, take one day a week, and cut trees!
P.S. after cutting the tree down, and billing the customer,
you get to keep the wood. Sweet.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Selling a Junk Car
My truck broke down about a month ago. I coasted to the side of the road, and called my wife to come and pick me up. A tow truck picked up my truck, and took it to the repair shop to be fixed.
When my truck first stopped,I assumed I needed a new transmission. The engine would run, but the truck wouldn't go anywhere. When my wife picked me up, she brought 5 qts of transmission fluid.
I put the 5 qts of fluid in to no effect. Blown transmission.
I was relieved when I found out it was just a line that needed replaced, (plus 9 qts of fluid).
Two weeks later, the truck broke down again. It was towed in again,
but this time I told the shop not to do any repairs. I wanted a estimate only.
Repair costs? $500.00. I knew it was time to trade the beast in.
I had been looking at trucks for awhile, and had my eye on one.
It was at the shop that did my repairs. With the first tow-in,
I was able to talk to the owner while the transmission line was being repaired.
With the second breakdown,
I took the new truck for a test drive, and purchased it.
I financed the new truck at 100%. Nothing down.
The owner was willing to purchase my old truck.
He gave me $300.00.
My old truck had everything broken with it.
The $500.00 repair bill was just to get it running.
Passenger seat, brakes, front end steering rods,
Engine belts, (there were some major squeaks)
The drivers door was coming apart,
Turn signal lens were broken, front and back.
and this to-do repair list is just a start.
I was happy to get the three hundred.
After the deal was done, my wife mentioned her sister had a van she traded to a scrap yard.
Her sister was paid five hundred for the van.
It set my wheels to spinning.
I have always been told that you can get 100-200 for your vehicle at scrap yards.
500 dollars seemed a bit high.
Perhaps they wanted to resell the van and not scrap it.
Maybe there was a rare part on the van that was worth a lot of money.
I've seen ads in the paper, cash paid for your non-running vehicle.
I suppose a lot of people would be happy to get a few bucks to have their junker hauled away.
Knowing a scrap yard will pay up to $200.00,
I could be a middleman. And not just old cars. Any kind of junk metal.
I have a old Honda Subaru setting in my yard, gathering rust.
My wife has been on me for years to do something with it.
Its going to cost about 400 to get it up and running.
resale value 800-1,000.
I'm going to call around to different junk yards, and compare prices.
My wife's sister lives about a hour away.
Will her scrap yard pay more than a local scrap yard?
Can I tow the Subaru an hour for a couple of extra hundred dollars?
If I can get 3-400 from a scrap yard, why put the time and effort into
repairing the vehicle. I will unload it as scrap.
Do you have a car trailer, or a truck?
Put a ad in the paper, Will Haul away your Junk Metal, or Non Running Vehicle.
Its pretty easy to pick up scrap, throw it in the back of your truck, and haul it
off to the junk yard. I see ads in the paper all the time.
They must be making money otherwise they wouldn't continue to advertise.
And remember when someone calls,you don't have to automatically go pick their junk up.
If you don't like what they tell you, turn the job down.
Also I've seen ads about donating your vehicle to charity. You won't get any cash, but you will get a major tax write off. I'm considering calling them too. Which would be better, 400 cash, or a 600 dollar tax write off?
I going to call scrap yards next week, and start with my old car.
There are about half a dozen in my area.
We'll see........
I guess its kind of like Junk'in.
You could go to pick up someone's scrap and find a treasure.
Read about Junk'in here:
Trash and Treasure
Start a Junk Car Business!
When my truck first stopped,I assumed I needed a new transmission. The engine would run, but the truck wouldn't go anywhere. When my wife picked me up, she brought 5 qts of transmission fluid.
I put the 5 qts of fluid in to no effect. Blown transmission.
I was relieved when I found out it was just a line that needed replaced, (plus 9 qts of fluid).
Two weeks later, the truck broke down again. It was towed in again,
but this time I told the shop not to do any repairs. I wanted a estimate only.
Repair costs? $500.00. I knew it was time to trade the beast in.
I had been looking at trucks for awhile, and had my eye on one.
It was at the shop that did my repairs. With the first tow-in,
I was able to talk to the owner while the transmission line was being repaired.
With the second breakdown,
I took the new truck for a test drive, and purchased it.
I financed the new truck at 100%. Nothing down.
The owner was willing to purchase my old truck.
He gave me $300.00.
My old truck had everything broken with it.
The $500.00 repair bill was just to get it running.
Passenger seat, brakes, front end steering rods,
Engine belts, (there were some major squeaks)
The drivers door was coming apart,
Turn signal lens were broken, front and back.
and this to-do repair list is just a start.
I was happy to get the three hundred.
After the deal was done, my wife mentioned her sister had a van she traded to a scrap yard.
Her sister was paid five hundred for the van.
It set my wheels to spinning.
I have always been told that you can get 100-200 for your vehicle at scrap yards.
500 dollars seemed a bit high.
Perhaps they wanted to resell the van and not scrap it.
Maybe there was a rare part on the van that was worth a lot of money.
I've seen ads in the paper, cash paid for your non-running vehicle.
I suppose a lot of people would be happy to get a few bucks to have their junker hauled away.
Knowing a scrap yard will pay up to $200.00,
I could be a middleman. And not just old cars. Any kind of junk metal.
I have a old Honda Subaru setting in my yard, gathering rust.
My wife has been on me for years to do something with it.
Its going to cost about 400 to get it up and running.
resale value 800-1,000.
I'm going to call around to different junk yards, and compare prices.
My wife's sister lives about a hour away.
Will her scrap yard pay more than a local scrap yard?
Can I tow the Subaru an hour for a couple of extra hundred dollars?
If I can get 3-400 from a scrap yard, why put the time and effort into
repairing the vehicle. I will unload it as scrap.
Do you have a car trailer, or a truck?
Put a ad in the paper, Will Haul away your Junk Metal, or Non Running Vehicle.
Its pretty easy to pick up scrap, throw it in the back of your truck, and haul it
off to the junk yard. I see ads in the paper all the time.
They must be making money otherwise they wouldn't continue to advertise.
And remember when someone calls,you don't have to automatically go pick their junk up.
If you don't like what they tell you, turn the job down.
Also I've seen ads about donating your vehicle to charity. You won't get any cash, but you will get a major tax write off. I'm considering calling them too. Which would be better, 400 cash, or a 600 dollar tax write off?
I going to call scrap yards next week, and start with my old car.
There are about half a dozen in my area.
We'll see........
I guess its kind of like Junk'in.
You could go to pick up someone's scrap and find a treasure.
Read about Junk'in here:
Trash and Treasure
Start a Junk Car Business!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Deliver Packages around town
DHL is introducing a new service involving neighborhood pickup spots for packages. bring.BUDDY is a new program that will be tested soon using people living in urban areas to deliver packages along routes they would be traveling anyway.
Created by a team of university students, bring.BUDDY uses consumers moving through a city each day, whether by bike, public transport, or on foot. Interested participants indicate their travel route for the day using a downloadable smartphone app, then a text message lets them know of any packages needing delivery along the way. When there is such a package, the participant picks it up from a local kiosk where it's waiting and delivers it as they go about their daily schedule. In exchange for the delivery, the program rewards them with points, not cash.
DHL will reportedly begin this pilot test using bring.BUDDY and its network of DHL Packstation kiosks later this year. As with any service like this, trust issues will have to be overcome. Nevertheless, the project's long term goal is to make dedicated delivery vehicles obsolete, at least in urban areas.
Its a new way for you to get paid for traveling across town,
(which you were going to do anyway).
Its kind of like a cross country courier, which I wrote about previously. A company will pay you to carry their package with you. But instead of going overseas, you're going across town.
Also, I never found out what the points can be redeemed for.
While trying to cut down on smog in urban areas.
Save wear and tear on the company vehicles.
Cut down on gas consumption.
And eliminate the possibility of vehicle accidents.
Are all noble endeavors.
If DHL offers cheesy cheap trinkets it will never go.
This program may work if people can redeem their points for cash.
How the points can be redeemed will say alot about how serious
DHL is about making this program work.
stay tuned....
Read the Cross Country Courier Post Here
Created by a team of university students, bring.BUDDY uses consumers moving through a city each day, whether by bike, public transport, or on foot. Interested participants indicate their travel route for the day using a downloadable smartphone app, then a text message lets them know of any packages needing delivery along the way. When there is such a package, the participant picks it up from a local kiosk where it's waiting and delivers it as they go about their daily schedule. In exchange for the delivery, the program rewards them with points, not cash.
DHL will reportedly begin this pilot test using bring.BUDDY and its network of DHL Packstation kiosks later this year. As with any service like this, trust issues will have to be overcome. Nevertheless, the project's long term goal is to make dedicated delivery vehicles obsolete, at least in urban areas.
Its a new way for you to get paid for traveling across town,
(which you were going to do anyway).
Its kind of like a cross country courier, which I wrote about previously. A company will pay you to carry their package with you. But instead of going overseas, you're going across town.
Also, I never found out what the points can be redeemed for.
While trying to cut down on smog in urban areas.
Save wear and tear on the company vehicles.
Cut down on gas consumption.
And eliminate the possibility of vehicle accidents.
Are all noble endeavors.
If DHL offers cheesy cheap trinkets it will never go.
This program may work if people can redeem their points for cash.
How the points can be redeemed will say alot about how serious
DHL is about making this program work.
stay tuned....
Read the Cross Country Courier Post Here
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Start a Limo Business
I was looking through a car sales magazine the other day, when I spied a ad, advertising used stretch Limos for sale or lease. The ad said they could put you in business for sixteen thousand dollars, and answer any questions you might have about the business.
It reminded me of the day I looked into a Limo business.
I had purchased concert tickets and decided to go in style. I thought it would be cool to go to the concert in a stretch limo. I looked in the yellow pages for a limo service. There wasn't any listed. It made me think, (like I always do), if this was a need I could fill.
I figured I could rent a tuxedo, and lease a stretch limo for the day. I would pocket the difference between what my costs were, and what I billed the customer. Start-up costs would be negligible. I would be renting everything, and paying the bill after the customer paid me! If the business took off, I could purchase a tuxedo later, and save the money to eventually buy a stretch limo. I thought it would be a sweet deal, and I could make a lot of money. Party's, concerts, and especially weddings would need, and use my service. Getting a chauffeur's license would be nothing. The big thing with this business, would be advertising. Letting people know I was out there.
Everyone I discussed the business plan to, trashed the idea. "You'll lose your shirt". "Terrible, stupid idea". "No way is it possible to make money".
I was discouraged, and decided not to pursue it further...
A couple of friends recently rented a limo. The cost? $100.00 a hour. I looked in the local yellow pages. There were 3 limo services listed! If I had pursued this business years ago, I would have been the only one. I'm still convinced I could have made it work, and made a lot of money. It taught me a lesson. If you have a dream, or a idea, don't let anyone discourage you. There will always be negative people around. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. Keep your sights on your goal. You may even surprise yourself at how far you can go.......
Interested in a Limo business? email me and I will send you the information on the dealership listed in the magazine. They are located in NW Ohio, near Fort Wayne Indiana.
It reminded me of the day I looked into a Limo business.
I had purchased concert tickets and decided to go in style. I thought it would be cool to go to the concert in a stretch limo. I looked in the yellow pages for a limo service. There wasn't any listed. It made me think, (like I always do), if this was a need I could fill.
I figured I could rent a tuxedo, and lease a stretch limo for the day. I would pocket the difference between what my costs were, and what I billed the customer. Start-up costs would be negligible. I would be renting everything, and paying the bill after the customer paid me! If the business took off, I could purchase a tuxedo later, and save the money to eventually buy a stretch limo. I thought it would be a sweet deal, and I could make a lot of money. Party's, concerts, and especially weddings would need, and use my service. Getting a chauffeur's license would be nothing. The big thing with this business, would be advertising. Letting people know I was out there.
Everyone I discussed the business plan to, trashed the idea. "You'll lose your shirt". "Terrible, stupid idea". "No way is it possible to make money".
I was discouraged, and decided not to pursue it further...
A couple of friends recently rented a limo. The cost? $100.00 a hour. I looked in the local yellow pages. There were 3 limo services listed! If I had pursued this business years ago, I would have been the only one. I'm still convinced I could have made it work, and made a lot of money. It taught me a lesson. If you have a dream, or a idea, don't let anyone discourage you. There will always be negative people around. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. Keep your sights on your goal. You may even surprise yourself at how far you can go.......
Interested in a Limo business? email me and I will send you the information on the dealership listed in the magazine. They are located in NW Ohio, near Fort Wayne Indiana.
Monday, January 3, 2011
4 - H
4-H is the largest non-school youth program in the world. It’s a hands-on educational program led by volunteers. In 4-H, the child can learn new skills through projects and raising animals outside of the classroom setting. Many livestock projects can be taken through local clubs, or non-livestock projects can be taken through county clubs.
Members are required to complete a project and display it at the county fair where the 4-H’er can earn a ribbon and possibly state fair honors. The local county extension office should have information about local clubs, meetings, and the leaders to contact.
The 4-H pledge is:
I pledge my head to clearer thinking,
my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service
and my health to better living,
for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
The official 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf standing for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. White and green are the 4-H colors. The white symbolizes purity and the green represents growth.
When I was growing up, I always thought 4-H was reserved for farm families, and I lived in town. But that’s not the case. Anyone can join 4-H and the number of clubs and categories are extensive. There is something for everyone. From cake decorating, gift wrapping, electronics, fine arts, gardening, genealogy, library, crafts, photography, sewing, weather, woodworking, wildlife, and for those interested in animals, there is beef, cat care, dairy, dog obedience, goats, horse, llama, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine. It really is a good deal for the kids, and can be a positive experience for them.
Back when stepson T. was in grade school, I talked him into joining 4-H. He wanted to raise and enter a rabbit in the 4-H competition. We looked in the paper, found a mini rex rabbit for sale, and purchased him. I built a hutch. The Rabbit Club met once a month. Each month they discussed something different dealing with rabbits. One month, it was the hutch. The next month it was breeding your rabbit, and raising the young. As the county fair drew near, the last couple of months, they discussed how to show your rabbit.
T. was given a workbook, which doubled as a guide book too. The workbook listed helpful hints on raising and showing the rabbit. It contained log sheets, where he could record everything he did with the rabbit. T's rabbit took 3rd place at the fair. He was happy, and had fun with the rabbit for years later….
The last time mom and dad was in town for a visit, I chauffeured them over to mom's brother for a visit. Uncle B. is a farmer. A hog and cattle man his whole life. After a nice afternoon visit, as we were getting ready to leave, uncle B. asked us to stay for dinner. "I just put a beef in the freezer." He said. "One of yours?" dad asked. "It’s a 4-H beef" he replied. "I paid a little extra for it, but I don't mind. It’s for a good cause, and the money goes to the kids."
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Members are required to complete a project and display it at the county fair where the 4-H’er can earn a ribbon and possibly state fair honors. The local county extension office should have information about local clubs, meetings, and the leaders to contact.
The 4-H pledge is:
I pledge my head to clearer thinking,
my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service
and my health to better living,
for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
The official 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf standing for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. White and green are the 4-H colors. The white symbolizes purity and the green represents growth.
When I was growing up, I always thought 4-H was reserved for farm families, and I lived in town. But that’s not the case. Anyone can join 4-H and the number of clubs and categories are extensive. There is something for everyone. From cake decorating, gift wrapping, electronics, fine arts, gardening, genealogy, library, crafts, photography, sewing, weather, woodworking, wildlife, and for those interested in animals, there is beef, cat care, dairy, dog obedience, goats, horse, llama, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine. It really is a good deal for the kids, and can be a positive experience for them.
Back when stepson T. was in grade school, I talked him into joining 4-H. He wanted to raise and enter a rabbit in the 4-H competition. We looked in the paper, found a mini rex rabbit for sale, and purchased him. I built a hutch. The Rabbit Club met once a month. Each month they discussed something different dealing with rabbits. One month, it was the hutch. The next month it was breeding your rabbit, and raising the young. As the county fair drew near, the last couple of months, they discussed how to show your rabbit.
T. was given a workbook, which doubled as a guide book too. The workbook listed helpful hints on raising and showing the rabbit. It contained log sheets, where he could record everything he did with the rabbit. T's rabbit took 3rd place at the fair. He was happy, and had fun with the rabbit for years later….
The last time mom and dad was in town for a visit, I chauffeured them over to mom's brother for a visit. Uncle B. is a farmer. A hog and cattle man his whole life. After a nice afternoon visit, as we were getting ready to leave, uncle B. asked us to stay for dinner. "I just put a beef in the freezer." He said. "One of yours?" dad asked. "It’s a 4-H beef" he replied. "I paid a little extra for it, but I don't mind. It’s for a good cause, and the money goes to the kids."
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Write Letters for Pay
Before I married my wife, I wrote her a couple of love letters. I thought, I write a pretty good love letter. It occured to me that you can sell anything over the Internet. perhaps I could write and sell love letters.
I did a google search, and found a site for letter writers. its called LetterRep.com. I signed up.
They send me emails of people wanting letters written. I think a lot of people have a phobia about writing letters. You'll get requests to write a letter about everything you can imagine. I pick and choose what letters I want to write. The minimum number of words per letter is 200. If the letter passes the editors, it goes in their database. You have the chance to get residuals. Pay is 10 bucks per customer accepted letter.
The first letter job I received, was from a man who wrote a nasty letter about his boss on the company computer. Instead of sending it to a co-worker, he accidentally sent it to his boss. I received a email stating, I need a apology letter by next Tuesday, or I'm fired. I wrote the idiot a apology letter.
A couple of days later I was shocked when I opened up my email account and noticed a email that said I had been paid ten dollars via paypal. Ten dollars for writing a two hundred word letter! I was jumping up and down with excitement.
I started printing out my email requests, and writing in my spare time. It takes me about 1/2 hour to write a letter.
Easy money, I do in my spare time.
I did a google search, and found a site for letter writers. its called LetterRep.com. I signed up.
They send me emails of people wanting letters written. I think a lot of people have a phobia about writing letters. You'll get requests to write a letter about everything you can imagine. I pick and choose what letters I want to write. The minimum number of words per letter is 200. If the letter passes the editors, it goes in their database. You have the chance to get residuals. Pay is 10 bucks per customer accepted letter.
The first letter job I received, was from a man who wrote a nasty letter about his boss on the company computer. Instead of sending it to a co-worker, he accidentally sent it to his boss. I received a email stating, I need a apology letter by next Tuesday, or I'm fired. I wrote the idiot a apology letter.
A couple of days later I was shocked when I opened up my email account and noticed a email that said I had been paid ten dollars via paypal. Ten dollars for writing a two hundred word letter! I was jumping up and down with excitement.
I started printing out my email requests, and writing in my spare time. It takes me about 1/2 hour to write a letter.
Easy money, I do in my spare time.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
IQ COMPUTER SERVICES REVIEW
I checked out IQ Ccomputer Services website the other day, and was pleasantly surprised. They are computer specialists. They specialize in fixing small business, and personal computers.
These technical wizards can assist you with any and all your computer needs.
I was amazed at how comprehensive their services are.
If you are having problems with your computer, IQ can repair and fix your system. Whether its running slow, malware, or a virus, before you pull your hair out, have IQ scan your system.
I discovered they offer 30 day phone tech support too.
If you are a running a business, you can never be too careful with your computer. You can safeguard your system the simple and easy way, by having IQ check your PC's health.
Where would you be if your computer files were damaged or destroyed?
Have an IQ tech check-out your system before it’s too late.
They can suggest a firewall and a virus protection program for your system.
I got tired of waiting on my computer to start-up.
The tech's at IQ optimized my system. They can ensure your settings are calibrated to effectively meet all your computer needs.
If you have ever considered upgrading your system or adding some new software, then you need to check out IQ.
They have the software to make your system zip.
IQ really is your computer solution specialist.
IQ can set you up with new hardware too. I was surprised at how reasonably priced their desktop, and laptop systems are.
Let IQ customize a system for you.
They have the hardware to meet your every need.
I was surprised at how competitive their prices were.
I am a computer newbie. IQ helped take the mystery out of my computer system with helpful friendly advice.
IQ Computer Services, they are the problem solvers!
A lot of people lead busy schedules.
No problem for the IQ Specialists.
With their flexible hours, they can work around your hectic life by scheduling a time that best for you.
Whether you're dealing with your personal or business computer, they have the answers.
At a price you can afford.
They surprised me with their friendly, professional
and personal service.
It was a pleasant surprise on my wallet too.
I’m relieved my problems have been taken care of by the pro’s at IQ Computer Services.
I'm sure you'll be satisfied too.
Independent Web Host Reviews
Before you start building your website for an on-line business, or blog,
you should take the time to read the web hosting reviews.
You’ll be glad you put forth the effort.
When building a site, the web host is where it starts. There are all sorts of web hosts available. What a web host, (or internet host) does is provide space for you on their server. This allows you to make your website, or blog available on the World Wide Web. You can find a wide range of prices and options with different web hosts.
It depends on what you want, and what you intend to do.
Do you plan on selling a product?
Are you creating a personal blog?
Will you be sending emails and files?
And will they go to other sites or will it be a personal email message?
Are you looking for a free web host, shared web host, reseller web host, dedicated web host, managed web host, or a grid host?
Start by evaluating the requirements of the application you are going to use. This will determine what kind of hosting you will need. There are paid and free hosts available. Be aware some free hosts place advertisements on your site.
Other things you need to consider include database server software, scripting software, and the operating system.
There are many internet sites that review web hosts.
Read the host reviewer test results at their web site. It can be a pretty comprehensive evaluation. The better reviewers will also offers tips, tricks, and ideas on plug-in, and add-ons for your web page. A reviewer blog may give you the inside track on discounts for programs and hosts.
It’s worth your time to check out web hosting reviews.
They’ll save you time and money.
you should take the time to read the web hosting reviews.
You’ll be glad you put forth the effort.
When building a site, the web host is where it starts. There are all sorts of web hosts available. What a web host, (or internet host) does is provide space for you on their server. This allows you to make your website, or blog available on the World Wide Web. You can find a wide range of prices and options with different web hosts.
It depends on what you want, and what you intend to do.
Do you plan on selling a product?
Are you creating a personal blog?
Will you be sending emails and files?
And will they go to other sites or will it be a personal email message?
Are you looking for a free web host, shared web host, reseller web host, dedicated web host, managed web host, or a grid host?
Start by evaluating the requirements of the application you are going to use. This will determine what kind of hosting you will need. There are paid and free hosts available. Be aware some free hosts place advertisements on your site.
Other things you need to consider include database server software, scripting software, and the operating system.
There are many internet sites that review web hosts.
web hosting reviews can be a great independent source for comparing web services. What a web host reviewer will do is rate and review all the major web hosting services. They will then give you their unbiased bottom-line. Some host reviewers will have their in-house reviewers sign up for and use every service they evaluate.
Look for one with a 5-star rating system.
In developing a ratings for a host, reviewers will look at services that provide quality web hosting at inexpensive prices. Some web host reviewers test Wordpress installations, shopping cart programs, and site builders.
They may even contact technical support at each web host sevice to determine the quality of customer service. A good reviewer will also test the bandwidth and reliability of each host, to give you a better all-around picture of the host you are considering.
Look for one with a 5-star rating system.
In developing a ratings for a host, reviewers will look at services that provide quality web hosting at inexpensive prices. Some web host reviewers test Wordpress installations, shopping cart programs, and site builders.
They may even contact technical support at each web host sevice to determine the quality of customer service. A good reviewer will also test the bandwidth and reliability of each host, to give you a better all-around picture of the host you are considering.
Read the host reviewer test results at their web site. It can be a pretty comprehensive evaluation. The better reviewers will also offers tips, tricks, and ideas on plug-in, and add-ons for your web page. A reviewer blog may give you the inside track on discounts for programs and hosts.
It’s worth your time to check out web hosting reviews.
They’ll save you time and money.
Sell Walnut and Christmas Trees
I used to be a member of the Indiana nut growers association. I think its a good organization. Their monthly newsletter was always filled with useful information, and I learned a lot.
One issue had a article about a man who planted black walnut trees on 20 acres of his land. The plan was, on his retirement, to sell the wood to saw mills.
Why not plant 10 walnut trees a year. In Northern Indiana, a large mature walnut tree will bring over 1000 dollars. When you retire that would be 10,000 dollars a year income. I have heard a lot of people talk about planting Christmas trees, and selling them. But why limit your self to the Christmas season. I think with walnuts, there would be a lot less labor involved, and a higher payout. Plant, and forget! Need a little cash? Sell a tree to a sawmill!
I had a rental property with 10 mature oak trees on it. I called several sawmills to try to sell the trees to them. Because the property was located in town, the mills wouldn't touch the trees. Trees in town tend to have nails or other foreign matter in them.
There is a 400 foot driveway to my house. I have considered planting sugar maples along the entire side of the drive. I've read up on making maple syrup and it sounds interesting and fun. My idea was when I retire, if I don't tap the trees for their sap, I figured I would be able to rent the trees out to someone who would. I was told a sugar maple must be at least 5 inches in diameter before tapping into it.
Considering selling Christmas trees? You have to trim them in July. I was told there is a 3 week window for trimming to give them the triangle look. You also need a shaker, to shake all the dead needles off when you sell the tree. Consider making wreathes and selling them too. Have a small shed, or barn where you can sell ornaments and trinkets to go with the tree. The wreathes and ornaments could be sold online too.
A part-time job with the possibility of a full-time income.
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One issue had a article about a man who planted black walnut trees on 20 acres of his land. The plan was, on his retirement, to sell the wood to saw mills.
Why not plant 10 walnut trees a year. In Northern Indiana, a large mature walnut tree will bring over 1000 dollars. When you retire that would be 10,000 dollars a year income. I have heard a lot of people talk about planting Christmas trees, and selling them. But why limit your self to the Christmas season. I think with walnuts, there would be a lot less labor involved, and a higher payout. Plant, and forget! Need a little cash? Sell a tree to a sawmill!
I had a rental property with 10 mature oak trees on it. I called several sawmills to try to sell the trees to them. Because the property was located in town, the mills wouldn't touch the trees. Trees in town tend to have nails or other foreign matter in them.
There is a 400 foot driveway to my house. I have considered planting sugar maples along the entire side of the drive. I've read up on making maple syrup and it sounds interesting and fun. My idea was when I retire, if I don't tap the trees for their sap, I figured I would be able to rent the trees out to someone who would. I was told a sugar maple must be at least 5 inches in diameter before tapping into it.
Considering selling Christmas trees? You have to trim them in July. I was told there is a 3 week window for trimming to give them the triangle look. You also need a shaker, to shake all the dead needles off when you sell the tree. Consider making wreathes and selling them too. Have a small shed, or barn where you can sell ornaments and trinkets to go with the tree. The wreathes and ornaments could be sold online too.
A part-time job with the possibility of a full-time income.
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Sell Home Cooked Meals
Are you a amateur cook who has a dream of opening up your own restaurant? Its now possible to do it from your own home.
There is a Dutch site called Tweetjemee that helps people sell home-cooked meals and desserts to others who live nearby. After signing up with Tweetjemee, the neighbourhood amateur chef uploads pictures and descriptions of the meals they're offering for sale. They list when the food will available, their preferred pick-up times and the item's price. Customers select a meal in their neighbourhood, make payment to Tweetjemee and pick up the food at the agreed time. Tweetjemee takes a 30% cut with 10% of that being donated to The Hunger Project, a global non-profit organization committed to ending world hunger.
The idea of selling a home-cooked meal is catching on is other countries too.
In France, Super Marmite, is a French network that allows cooks with too much food to sell their extra servings.
The United States has a network for home-cooked meals also. BookofCooks is a marketplace for neighborhood chiefs. You can order a meal in your hometown, or if you're traveling, try some local cuisine along the way, or at your destination.
As a traveler, its a chance to taste local cuisine, prepared by local hands.
The website says that you can find a cook
who can make what you want,
the way you want
all when you want it!
At the local level, this is a perfect alternative to a professionally prepared restaurant meal,
or something different for a busy professional who doesn't want a boxed up lunch.
You go to the website, type in the city, and the meal desired.
Then they match you up with a cook.
I think everyone will agree, a home cooked meal is different than a restaurant meal.
Both may describe the same menu item,
but a home cooked meal may add the local flavor a professional meal can't match.
As a cook its a chance to showcase your skills,
build a customer base,
and, of course, making some money on the side.
You'll learn of the problems and challenges involved in preparing a meal,
which may be different than fixing a meal for your family.
If you enjoy cooking, a part-time job doing something you love!
http://www.bookofcooks.com/
There is a Dutch site called Tweetjemee that helps people sell home-cooked meals and desserts to others who live nearby. After signing up with Tweetjemee, the neighbourhood amateur chef uploads pictures and descriptions of the meals they're offering for sale. They list when the food will available, their preferred pick-up times and the item's price. Customers select a meal in their neighbourhood, make payment to Tweetjemee and pick up the food at the agreed time. Tweetjemee takes a 30% cut with 10% of that being donated to The Hunger Project, a global non-profit organization committed to ending world hunger.
The idea of selling a home-cooked meal is catching on is other countries too.
In France, Super Marmite, is a French network that allows cooks with too much food to sell their extra servings.
The United States has a network for home-cooked meals also. BookofCooks is a marketplace for neighborhood chiefs. You can order a meal in your hometown, or if you're traveling, try some local cuisine along the way, or at your destination.
As a traveler, its a chance to taste local cuisine, prepared by local hands.
The website says that you can find a cook
who can make what you want,
the way you want
all when you want it!
At the local level, this is a perfect alternative to a professionally prepared restaurant meal,
or something different for a busy professional who doesn't want a boxed up lunch.
You go to the website, type in the city, and the meal desired.
Then they match you up with a cook.
I think everyone will agree, a home cooked meal is different than a restaurant meal.
Both may describe the same menu item,
but a home cooked meal may add the local flavor a professional meal can't match.
As a cook its a chance to showcase your skills,
build a customer base,
and, of course, making some money on the side.
You'll learn of the problems and challenges involved in preparing a meal,
which may be different than fixing a meal for your family.
If you enjoy cooking, a part-time job doing something you love!
http://www.bookofcooks.com/
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