Unless you really insist on doing this yourself, I'm wondering if the service http://aremysitesup.com/ could be a solution?
I'm like you, trying to avoid such mini projects for a lack of time and they only bring trouble. Plus, you'll be responsible for it eternally. I'd definitely look to outsource the problem to the above service.
As for the driving school project, I'd definitely take it on to look for some modern front-end development learning opportunities, for example in HTML5, responsive web design, things like that. In addition, I can highly recommend submitting your designs to conceptfeedback.com and fivesecondtest.com for some free peer advise.
And no, I'm not affiliated with any of these services :)
Jake,
Unless you really insist on doing this yourself, I'm wondering if the service http://aremysitesup.com/ could be a solution?
I'm like you, trying to avoid such mini projects for a lack of time and they only bring trouble. Plus, you'll be responsible for it eternally. I'd definitely look to outsource the problem to the above service.
As for the driving school project, I'd definitely take it on to look for some modern front-end development learning opportunities, for example in HTML5, responsive web design, things like that. In addition, I can highly recommend submitting your designs to conceptfeedback.com and fivesecondtest.com for some free peer advise.
And no, I'm not affiliated with any of these services :)