Wow! I have had internet for just one short year (and 3 months, to be exact!) I see some freaks out there making millions! Be that as it may, I am a basically honest person, who loves my forklift operators job. However, I live in a rural area, (translation, hicked-out, small farm community), where the wages are meager at best. I work for a major billiards company in the plant where they make thier pool tables, & the sad thing is, there are people here who have worked for this company for 15+ years, make 9.50 an hour, & they think they have it good! As a single mother, I recognize the reality that I will never get ahead, never own my own home, or die leaving my girls anything, unless I do something on the side. That is where my problems began. I have spent just a little over $500. in the past year and 3 months, on "work at home from your computer" scams and schemes, & have not made one red cent! I am so discouraged, & also have not one red cent left to spend. Does anyone out there know of any actual, legitimate, work that a person can do at home, from thier computer, in thier spare time, that actually makes you a check once in a while? I mean, no more crapola like SFI, or typing ads for some company that you never get any clicks on your ads... I am talking an actual real, honest employment? If so, please post an answer! Thanks, T-Windy:confused:

I've learned alot about construction while working on my own home and it seems to come naturally. My wife brags to her friends at work and they all tell her that they'd hire me in a second for all types of projects....drywall, ceramic tiling, hardwood floors, etc....all of which I've done before. My questions to those who do work on the side....specifically in NJ.....what's a good, fair rate to charge for side work? What are some rules of thumb I could use to develop estimates for various projects? I would like to make a fair profit, but I absolutley do not want to be greedy and be perceived as expensive. Any advice is greatly appreciated!