You’ve decided to downsize, but where do you even start? The job can appear overwhelming. Here’s a guide to making it manageable. [More] Downsizing 101

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You’ve decided to downsize, but where do you even start? The job can appear overwhelming. Here’s a guide to making it manageable. [More] Downsizing 101
Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock
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
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Boat mess is a fact when you’re working on a project in a small space. There just isn’t room to neatly move stuff aside. A look at what happens. [More] Boat Mess
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Organizing everything on your boat can seem like a never-ending task. Some tips, as well as why I think it happens. [More] Where Should I Put What?
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How do real-life cruisers store their galley equipment and supplies on a monohull? Photos from a Caliber 40. [More] Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage
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What do galley storage areas on a boat look like in real life? A photo tour of the lockers on our boat just as they really are! [More] Real-Life Galley Storage
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Cardboard can hide bugs, pick up moisture, get squishy and then even mildew. Here’s how to keep your bags organized without the cardboard. [More] Organizing Bags without Cardboard
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An easy, lightweight and economical way to organize storage areas on a catamaran [More] Easy Storage Drawers
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Keep salt OUT of the boat by storing the “in the water” PFDs outside but out of the sun [More] PFD Storage
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If you had to abandon your boat, would you have your important documents? A strategy to make sure you’ll have what you need. [More] Storing Documents on a Boat
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