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Bugs

Bugs and other critters just love boats!

Avoid infestations and bites with these tips.

Pest Control

Published on November 10, 2020; last updated on December 31, 2021 by Nica Waters

Life in paradise has some snags. Mice and flies included. [More] Pest Control

Trash Management to Avoid Bugs

Published on March 16, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?  [More] Trash Management to Avoid Bugs

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation?

No Natz

Published on July 31, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that's mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that’s mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick. [More] No Natz

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that's mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

Ant Infestation

Published on October 20, 2016; last updated on September 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

This past summer, we had an ant infestation on our boat. Normal sprays and traps didn't make a dent in them. How we finally got rid of them for good.

This past summer, we had an ant infestation on our boat. Normal sprays and traps didn’t make a dent in them. How we finally got rid of them for good. [More] Ant Infestation

This past summer, we had an ant infestation on our boat. Normal sprays and traps didn't make a dent in them. How we finally got rid of them for good.

Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls

Published on January 29, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep bugs out of your boat with this easy, low-cost way to prevent ants, mud daubers, spiders, and cockroaches from entering thru-hulls when in a boatyard. [More] Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls

Getting Tough on Ants & Roaches

Published on August 22, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

One simple thing is keeping our boat pest-free despite being in southern Florida.

One simple thing is keeping our boat pest-free despite being in southern Florida.  [More] Getting Tough on Ants & Roaches

One simple thing is keeping our boat pest-free despite being in southern Florida.

Dish Scraping 2.0

Published on February 28, 2015; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you!

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you! [More] Dish Scraping 2.0

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you!

How to Get Rid of Spiders

Published on November 8, 2014; last updated on June 19, 2020 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. [More] How to Get Rid of Spiders

No-See-Um Screening

Published on September 15, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bothered by no-see-ums? No-see-um screens will help (although they'll cut down on ventilation). Here's where to get the material.

Bothered by no-see-ums? No-see-um screens will help (although they’ll cut down on ventilation). Here’s where to get the material. [More] No-See-Um Screening

Bothered by no-see-ums? No-see-um screens will help (although they'll cut down on ventilation). Here's where to get the material.

A Buffet for Bugs

Published on June 3, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make sure that bugs don’t see your galley as an all-you-can-eat buffet! [More] A Buffet for Bugs

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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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What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

June 29, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

If you have to leave your boat, do you have a boat watcher keeping an eye on it? Or are you watching someone else’s boat for them? Here’s what you need to know. [More] What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

Homemade Granola

June 28, 2022 By Nica Waters

A quick granola recipe that’s fabulous for life afloat.
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Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

June 24, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to upgrade or replace your boat fridge? Here’s what you need to consider to make the best choice.  [More] Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

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