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Turkish Evil Eyes

Published on November 23, 2014; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The story behind the three Turkish Evil Eyes on Barefoot Gal. We want to keep that bad juju away!

Published on November 22, 2014; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to quickly and easily rejuvenate boat windows without sanding them. An 80% improvement for 20% of the effort. Easy afternoon DIY project.

Published on November 17, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A few minutes of maintenance can save a much bigger — and more expensive — repair.

Published on November 16, 2014; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Figuring out where to stow provisions is tough, but some things become clear when you start thinking about the weight distribution too.

Published on November 8, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get rid of spiders on a boat with no toxic chemicals and no need to be off the boat. Easy DIY solution that’s also safe for kids and pets.

Published on November 5, 2014; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when you’re asked to hand tools, parts or hold a light just every so often? I mean, you’re working on something, too!

Published on October 31, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yeah, the shower room IS one of the things we check out when evaluating different boat yards.

Published on October 30, 2014; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A quick way to add some light right where you need it — NOW

Published on October 27, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make your own hanging fruit baskets — a 30-minute easy DIY project!

Published on October 25, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There I was, scraping paint. And along with the paint comes the head of a large machine screw . . .