Toilet seats get chilly in cooler climates, but there’s an easy way to keep from freezing your tush! A toilet seat cover is inexpensive and takes just a minute to install. [More] That Freezing Cold Toilet Seat
Easy Boat Improvements
Simple projects to make major improvements on your boat.
Maybe not "forever" solutions but quick (and generally inexpensive) ways to get an 80% improvement and make your time aboard more enjoyable.
T-Mobile ONE 55+ Unlimited
T-Mobile ONE 55+ provides a great deal on talk, text and unlimited high-speed (4G) hotspot data. Find out the details and how to get it here. [More] T-Mobile ONE 55+ Unlimited
Organizing Owner’s Manuals
A simple way to organize your boat’s (or home’s) owner manuals so you can find the one you need quickly when you need it. [More] Organizing Owner’s Manuals
Oven Baking Unevenly?
An oven that bakes unevenly — say burning food on one side while leaving the other side underdone — is SO frustrating. But there’s a simple solution that doesn’t involve a new oven! [More] Oven Baking Unevenly?
How to Quiet Clanking Halyards
Five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast. Silence them on your boat for a better night’s sleep! [More] How to Quiet Clanking Halyards
Weird Wiring Colors
What do you do when a prior owner of your boat has used “unconventional” wire colors? Here’s our solution that doesn’t involve re-wiring the boat. [More] Weird Wiring Colors
Route Planning with Garmin Home Port
Route planning got a whole lot easier when I discovered Garmin HomePort and figured out how to use it effectively. [More] Route Planning with Garmin Home Port
Endless Breeze 12-Volt Fan
At anchor or on a mooring, the Endless Breeze box fan provides extra cooling on super-hot days or when working in areas without permanently-mounted fans. [More] Endless Breeze 12-Volt Fan
Better Window Covers
Big windows in a boat are wonderful for providing views but can really heat up the inside. Regular shades work most of the year, but better window shades can lower interior temps by 10°. Just 5 minutes and less than $20! [More] Better Window Covers
Stop Slipping Cockpit Cushions
How to easily keep your cockpit cushions from slipping when you step on them — prevent a serious injury with a simple DIY project. [More] Stop Slipping Cockpit Cushions