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
Replacing our lifelines was so much easier than I ever expected. Here’s how we did it.
Semi DIY Stainless Tubing Projects
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
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
A quick trick to make it lots easier to get work gloves on!
Why We DIY on the Boat
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
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?
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?
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
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!