The most important tool on your boat isn’t one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools – and which one you should never be without.
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How to Make Band-Aids Stick Better and Stay On
The trick doctors use to keep bandages on — and why it matters even more on a boat.
Low Carb Beef Marinade Recipe
Low carb beef marinade recipe with only 3g total carbs, but absolutely delicious on both meat and vegetables. Great for kabobs on the grill!
🎧Thanksgiving – or, Start Downsizing!
Getting rid of stuff can be liberating – and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.
Best Nesting Pots and Pans for Small Spaces
The right nesting cookware makes a real difference in a small galley. Here is what I have used for 24 years and why it works.
The Boat Wiring Tools I Use on Every Project
Good tools make boat wiring easy; cheap ones make it miserable. Here’s the kit I use on every electrical project.
Praline French Toast Recipe
Easy and delicious baked Praline French Toast that does NOT require overnight refrigeration. Spices, nuts and yummy French toast made with half-and-half!
🎧 Saving Electronics from Thunderstorms
How to save handheld electronics — GPS, VHF, cell phone, iPad, laptop, camera and more — from lightning strikes using your oven or microwave.
Ship’s Clock and Barometer for Our Boat Renovation
Learn what was important in buying a new clock and barometer as part of our boat’s interior renovation and how to keep the brass from tarnishing.
🎧5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board
The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it’s not just about the wine!)