Living on a Boat

What is living on a boat really like? How do you handle the everyday things? Could you really do it? All the info you need to make a smooth transition:

Published on February 17, 2012; last updated on April 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

I used to get so frustrated with stuck zippers on the boat. I finally found a cheap product that eliminated the problem! [More] Keep Zippers Working

Trash Compaction

Published on February 13, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re living on a boat, you don’t have much space for trash. Easy ways to compact it! [More] Trash Compaction

Storing Plastic Grocery Bags

Published on October 31, 2011; last updated on August 24, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tame those bags that are going everywhere — 4 easy and free to cheap ways to keep them under control! [More] Storing Plastic Grocery Bags

Storing Paper Products

Published on September 21, 2011; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free. [More] Storing Paper Products

Tips for Hand-Washing Dishes

Published on June 20, 2011; last updated on December 19, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t need someone to teach you how to wash dishes — but how about a few tips to make it easier? [More] Tips for Hand-Washing Dishes

Simple Solutions to Common Boat Problems

Published on May 12, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t spend all your time working on the boat! Have more time to enjoy it with these simple solutions to common problems. [More] Simple Solutions to Common Boat Problems

Stop Clanking Glasses!

Published on March 30, 2011; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A one-minute, almost free simple solution to stop glasses from clanking on a boat. [More] Stop Clanking Glasses!

Train Your Dog to Pee on the Boat

Published on March 13, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to take your dog aboard your cruising boat? Don’t want to be obligated to take it ashore several times a day? Train it to use a piece of carpet on deck. [More] Train Your Dog to Pee on the Boat

Clogged Boat Drain

Published on January 28, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Six ways to clear a clogged boat drain without any toxic chemicals. These techniques work on galley, sink and shower drains. [More] Clogged Boat Drain

Ventilation

Published on December 27, 2010; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It can be tough to stay cool in the tropics, particularly in the summer aboard a boat without air conditioning. Here are five ways to improve air flow. [More] Ventilation

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