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.
Boat Repairs & Upgrades
No, it hasn't all been "fixing our boat in exotic places," but the team has learned a lot about boat repairs and upgrades while cruising.
Cork Board Cover Up
A great way to cover up an ugly wall — that doesn’t require a master carpenter!
Easy Way for Hanging Towels on a Boat
Need more space to hang towels in the bathroom? Or dish towels in the galley? Here’s a simple solution!
Restoring Formica on a Boat
Got a tired counter top? Looking for a way to revive it instead of replace it? Check out what other TBG readers have done!
Monitoring the Temperature in a Boat Refrigerator
If you’re away from your boat, how do you know if the refrigerator is staying as cold as it should? Here’s an easy way to tell.
Organizing Lines on a Sailboat
Keep your cockpit lines neatly stowed for yourself or for entertaining with this easy DIY solution. No holes in the boat and installation takes less than a minute!
Using a Cooler for a Step on a Boat
Use a cooler on your boat? Trying to find a good place for it? Here’s an idea I saw at a boat show, which can be modified (and improved!) for other boats.
Expand Your Galley Counter Space with Sink Covers
Need more counter space? Sink covers can give you a lot more! Photos of numerous ways to do it.
Super Digest-It Safe Drain Opener for Boats
If you’ve got a clogged drain that the simple remedies — boiling water, vinegar, baking soda, plungers and so on — just won’t budge, you might try this. Chris and Melody on Vacilando found it by chance and swear it works — and isn’t nasty for the environment!
Adding Refrigerant to a Boat Refrigerator
Not a how-to — I’m not enough of an expert for that. But a few things that we learned along the way and weren’t in any how-to book we ever consulted!