Robh,

1st of all I am sharing the story below with the intent to help Critter in his times of need. And for what it's worth I took your post as being constructive also, not condescending in anyway. You mentioned repairing screens, and that struck a chord with me (Abm7) no just kidding about the musical chord, but after my 1st retirement I felt like I could still be productive along with playing a few music gigs here and there. Not that I needed the additional income but with the hopes of leaving jobs for my grandchildren in times of tough economies. So with this said here is my attempt to give Critter some advice that hopefully will help him to start bringing in some additional income. So I looked around at how the energy cost rise was affecting every homeowner and looked for a niche business in that field. To make a long story short I started a little solar screen business. And Critter this is a business you can start without investing one cent!

Just find someone a town or two away already in the business and work out pricing with them where there is still profit left for you selling and installing the screens job after you pay him for building them. If you can use a tape measure and a screwdriver you are ready to go.

I did this three years ago and starting last year one of my sons started working with me partime in our own shop manufacturing and installing our own solar screens. The income is still not at a place where it will support a family but the profits did start instantly and it has purchased a shop full of equipment and inventory that "by the Grace of God" will start turning into sweet profit this spring.

So Critter please don’t let yourself get beat up by the tough times you are going through, as often through adversity comes entrepreneurship and better times. Look for the need out there, I am sure that many people in your neck of the woods are still working and have homes and businesses to take care of, besides the many who are looking for ways to lower their home or business energy cost.

Critter, please PM, call or email me if you think I can be of any assistance.
Regards,

Danny C.
www.dannycampo.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Danny-Campo/379776252109306?skip_nax_wizard=true

The More You Drink The Better I Sound