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More Ways to Store Glasses

Published on May 27, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you've got a shallow storage locker, here's an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles?

If you’ve got a shallow storage locker, here’s an easy way to turn it into secure storage for glassware . . . or maybe wine bottles? [More] More Ways to Store Glasses

DIY Removable Table Fiddles

Published on May 18, 2013; last updated on July 14, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Removable fiddles on your galley table (or counters) make it much easier to clean . . . and easier to clean means less attractive to bugs and more attractive to people! [More] DIY Removable Table Fiddles

More Storage Improvements

Published on April 26, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats seem to be built with more hanging lockers than most of us need, and fewer shelved lockers. There are no rules that say you can’t change hanging to shelved!! [More] More Storage Improvements

Improve Your Storage Space

Published on February 27, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got an under-utilized hanging locker that's just not organized? Here's how we improved ours!

Got an under-utilized hanging locker that’s just not organized? Here’s how we improved ours! [More] Improve Your Storage Space

The Galley on the Hard

Published on January 4, 2013; last updated on April 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Unfortunately, sometimes we’re not on the water . . . we’re in the yard. Can you really live aboard and cook? Yep! [More] The Galley on the Hard

Hang It Up!

Published on December 2, 2012; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a hook for towels, pot holders or a dish rag? Want some pictures on the wall? Here's the perfect answer -- and you can remove them without a trace!

Need a hook for towels, pot holders or a dish rag? Want some pictures on the wall? Here’s the perfect answer — and you can remove them without a trace! [More] Hang It Up!

Keeping It Handy

Published on August 15, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a secure way to hold recipes . . . or instructions? Here's a simple and virtually free way to do it -- almost anywhere!

Need a secure way to hold recipes . . . or instructions? Here’s a simple and virtually free way to do it — almost anywhere! [More] Keeping It Handy

Glass Storage

Published on July 27, 2012; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store wine or liquor bottles and glasses -- or any other glass bottles -- on a boat? Here's a quick project that'll keep them safe!

How to store wine or liquor bottles and glasses — or any other glass bottles — on a boat? Here’s a quick project that’ll keep them safe! [More] Glass Storage

PVC Saw

Published on July 25, 2012; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I've had to cut PVC for several galley projects and hated cutting it. Then I tried this saw. Four words say it all: HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER.

I’ve had to cut PVC for several galley projects and hated cutting it. Then I tried this saw. Four words say it all: HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER. [More] PVC Saw

A Better Hanging Fruit Basket

Published on June 27, 2012; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make your own hanging fruit basket that solves three big problems with the wire ones! Easy and inexpensive, too.

Make your own hanging fruit basket that solves three big problems with the wire ones! Easy and inexpensive, too. [More] A Better Hanging Fruit Basket

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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Lists, Lists, Lists

May 18, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Even the most seasoned cruiser sometimes forgets stuff. How to avoid it? Checklists are the key. Here are two that might help you.  [More] Lists, Lists, Lists

Sandpaper 101

May 17, 2022 By Nica Waters

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May 13, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

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