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Easy Way to Prevent Line Fraying

Published on September 26, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It only takes a minute (or less) to have ends that don’t fray. A step-by-step how to with tips for great results.

New Lifelines – Some Assembly Required

Published on September 18, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Replacing our lifelines was so much easier than I ever expected. Here's how we did it.

Replacing our lifelines was so much easier than I ever expected. Here’s how we did it.

Semi DIY Stainless Tubing Projects

Published on September 16, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Doing most of a stainless tubing project yourself can save a lot of money. This tip will give you the strength of welding, too.

Doing most of a stainless tubing project yourself can save a lot of money. This tip will give you the strength of welding, too.

Seeing Overhead

Published on August 31, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Working overhead can be trying if you wear bifocals and are attempting to do close work while looking through the distance portion of your glasses. Great reader tip!

Working overhead can be trying if you wear bifocals and are attempting to do close work while looking through the distance portion of your glasses. Great reader tip!

Putting Gloves On Easily

Published on August 28, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A quick trick to make it lots easier to get work gloves on!

Why We DIY on the Boat

Published on August 26, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Saving money is just one of the reasons we do most work on our boat ourselves. Learn the other reasons we prefer to do things ourselves.

16 Things You Need to Know About Filling In a Thru-Hull

Published on August 20, 2015; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Filling in a Thru Hull

16 practical tips for filling in a thru-hull with fiberglass and epoxy. How to prepare the area, materials you need and how to clean up.

Solar Lights Failing?

Published on August 15, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Have a solar light or fan that's just not working well . . . or at all? Maybe the problem isn't in the device, but in the battery.

Have a solar light or fan that’s just not working well . . . or at all? Maybe the problem isn’t in the device, but in the battery.

An Ice Pick Onboard?

Published on August 3, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You think of an ice pick as something used in the kitchen in days gone by . . . but it's an essential tool on our boat!

You think of an ice pick as something used in the kitchen in days gone by . . . but it’s an essential tool on our boat!

Removing Duct Tape Residue

Published on May 27, 2015; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

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!

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