The toilet is clogged or the boat needs a pumpout . . . but you need to go. What do you do?
Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage
How do real-life cruisers store their galley equipment and supplies on a monohull? Photos from a Caliber 40.
In the Laundry Room
Laundry room etiquette is really just a matter of respecting other people’s time and laundry. The unwritten rules . . .
Organizing Bags without Cardboard
Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard.
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!
Easy Storage Drawers
An easy, lightweight and economical way to organize storage areas on a catamaran
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!
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.
Our Experience with a Composting Toilet
The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet was steeper than expected, but we loved the unit.
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!