Duct tape is absolutely wonderful . . . until you remove it and find a bunch of sticky residue left behind. Here’s how to remove it quickly, easily and cheaply!
Add a Removable Counter
So you’ve already made sink & stove covers to create more counter space, but still need more. Or you need space when – gasp – you’re using your stove and sink. Easy DIY project!
DIY Non Skid Paint
Thinking about painting your decks with non-skid paint? Got questions? Or have you done it and have words of advice? Readers share their expertise!
Solar Upgrade
We did a major upgrade on our solar charging and we now live almost totally on solar power. Here’s what we did (mostly DIY) and the cost.
Don’t Lose the Winch Parts!
Taking apart a winch can be downright scary — what if you lose one of the pieces? Keep things together with this tip.
LED Bulbs for Our Nav Lights
Want to change your boat’s navigation lights to LED bulbs? Confused about where you should use cool white, warm white or colored bulbs? Here are the answers.
Lining Up Screw Holes
Mounting deck hardware? Once you slather on the sealant, it can be hard to line up the mounting holes again. Two tips to make it a lot easier!
Red Solo Cups and Diesel
Need a little container for draining a Racor? Red Solo Cups and diesel fuel do not mix well.
Weird Wiring Colors
What do you do when a wiring run suddenly changes color . . . or doesn’t follow the convention used on the rest of your boat? Our simple and inexpensive solution.
Bright LED Bulb for Davis Mega Light
Anchor light just using too much power? A Davis Mega Light with one of these super-bright LED bulbs was the answer for us.