Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard. [More] Organizing Bags without Cardboard
Organizing Bags without Cardboard
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:
Composting Toilet Tips
How to use coconut coir in a composting toilet, including the exact amount of water to rehydrate it with, and tips on dealing with a fly infestation. [More] Composting Toilet Tips
Homeschool Teacher
Thinking of cruising with your kids, but stuck and confused when it comes to the idea of homeschooling? Kate Laird’s new book provides practical info to make it work for you and your kids! [More] Homeschool Teacher
Easy Storage Drawers
An easy, lightweight and economical way to organize storage areas on a catamaran [More] Easy Storage Drawers
Tips on Using a Solar Shower
Ten years of using solar showers . . . 12 things we’ve learned for using it as your only shower on a boat! [More] Tips on Using a Solar Shower
Doing Laundry By Hand
In many cruising locales, laundromats or laundry services are few and far between. So we resort to doing laundry on the boat . . . a neat tool to make it a lot easier on your back and a few tips on how I do it. [More] Doing Laundry By Hand
Our Composting Toilet
The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet has been steeper than expected, but we love the unit. Here’s what we wish someone had told us. [More] Our Composting Toilet
DIY Dog Grooming
One big worry about cruising with a dog is what to do about grooming. Eleven years with a “poodle-ish” mix has taught us quite a bit about DIY grooming . . . and it’s really not hard! [More] DIY Dog Grooming
Clearing Cockpit Drains
Cockpit drains need to be kept clear so they will drain quickly. But it’s easy for things such as hair and parts from a project to go down them. So you need to clean them out. This inexpensive tool is the best we’ve found! [More] Clearing Cockpit Drains
Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks
Cleaning non-skid boat decks used to be a hated chore, with lots of scrubbing on our hands and knees. Learn how to do it faster and more easily. [More] Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks
