"SteveB" wrote in message news:aaAmc.75032$Jy3.42369@fed1read03...

In most states, adding something that permanently attatches to a house or
structure with fasteners is considered contracting and requires a
contractor's license.

Thumbscrews and wing nuts generally get around this nicely as do
keyhole slots instead of simple drilled holes. The key word is
permanently, but a home owner can add things without the license.
Insurance companies are generally the hangup, and if they get anal
about it, just look for another one. Read your policy, you might be
amazed at the number of things you aren't allowed to do. Add coverage
to pay for the repair cost and watch the restrictions somehow
disappear.


Ebay is the way to go. You reach millions of people for $1 or so.

Too many horror stories, and paypal isn't your pal. paypal can freeze
any account you have listed with them, including the credit cards, and
doesn't have to even listen to your case until the mood or a fart
moves them. The only safe way to use ebay or paypal is to have
separate checking accounts and credit card that are used for nothing
else, and have only enough money to cover any purchases you have made.
Doesn't mean a seller isn't going to get ripped, it happens, and to
contest it, you have to file a court case in southern california.
Ebay, bad idea. paypal worse idea. Read the contracts, nothing in
them protects you, everything protects them.