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Spring Cleaning in the Galley

Published on November 8, 2023; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A thorough spring cleaning of the galley pays off with fewer bugs, rodents and funky smells. And lets you know of potential problem areas.

Published on November 1, 2023; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Living in the boatyard during projects? You’ll need these tips for cooking and life to stay comfortable. And safe.

Published on October 25, 2023; last updated on October 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you keep your freshwater pump on all the time? Here’s why you should turn off the water–for safety’s sake.

Published on September 30, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

How do you keep your boat clean? Especially when you’re causing with kids and pets? Here are a few quick tips.

Published on September 28, 2023; last updated on October 3, 2023 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!

Published on August 30, 2023; last updated on August 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here’s a hot weather tip for cruisers in the heat with no air conditioning. It comes down to access to cold drinks.

Published on August 23, 2023; last updated on August 22, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the best cleaning products for a boat? Here’s my list of products that are less toxic and that work.

Published on July 22, 2023; last updated on February 27, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Michelle Riordan

Get pretty v-berth bedding with some easy customizations. One cruiser shares how she did it. And you can too!

Published on July 12, 2023; last updated on July 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping your boat bug-free isn’t complicated. But it takes daily effort. Here’s what you need to do to avoid bug stowaways.

Published on July 6, 2023; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat mess is part of working on a project in a small space. There just isn’t room to neatly move stuff aside. A look at what happens.