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Cleaning Granite Countertops
Do It Yourself — Cleaning granite countertops requires granite countertop cleaner, stone soap, or a mild dish soup. You can use any one of these products, but the granite countertop cleaner is convenient, affordable and probably your best bet. Use a clean, soft ...More…
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Cleaning Mildew in Your Home
Do It Yourself — Bleach is a very effective chemical in killing growths of all kinds. But it is also a very harsh chemical, and may not be desirable in places that one stores food, like the pantry. In those cases use vinegar, which also has mildew cleaning ...More…
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Seasonal Decorating With Pomegranates
Do It Yourself — Ready to deck the halls? Consider the pomegranate. With its rich burgundy-red color and beautiful texture, this fascinating fruit can be used to create the most sensational and lasting seasonal displays. Here are a few tips on working with this ...More…
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Your Boat's Aground
Do It Yourself — Despite all efforts to stay off shoals, beaches or rocks, groundings do happen. It is said that there are only three kinds of skippers: those who have run aground, those who will run aground, and those who have but won't admit it. It is important ...More…
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Weather or Not To Boat
Do It Yourself — As the sun rises high in the sky, the tropical oceans and atmospheres become more and more active by absorbing heat energy. This starts the recipe for thunderstorm and hurricane production. Knowing what signs to look for and where to find weather ...More…
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Preventing Boat Theft
Do It Yourself — Across the nation, as recreational boating continues to gain popularity, more and more boats, trailers, equipment, electronics and personal items are stolen each year. Most of these crimes are committed by amateurs who, when tempted with an easy ...More…
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Prevent Injuries on Boats
Do It Yourself — The people most likely to get injured on boats are male, aged between 15 and 49 years. The types of injury sustained are more severe than you might first think - injuries to the face and jaw (teeth), broken bones, severe head injuries and burns. ...More…
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Heavy Weather Boat Handling - Part 2
Do It Yourself — Some of the most challenging conditions you may encounter as a skipper are the adverse conditions of "Heavy Weather." The size of your boat does not have much to do with its seaworthiness. How it will handle adverse conditions is more or less .. ...More…
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Heavy Weather Boat Handling - Part 1
Do It Yourself — This week's tip is all about preparing yourself for heavy weather. If you have kept a proper lookout, developed a "weather eye" and monitored the weather on your VHF radio, you should have plenty of time to get prepared. Obviously, the best ...More…
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Having Boat Insurance Can Help Calm The Water
Do It Yourself — The weather is ideal for setting sail on the open seas. But before you leave on your voyage, it is important to make sure you have insurance for your boat and your liability. In recent years, boat insurance has become harder to find, especially ...More…
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Putting a Boat To Sleep For the Winter
Do It Yourself — Failure to winterize can cause your boat to suffer significant damage such as cracks that cause leaks, corrosion, frozen pipes, interior damage, and fuel degradation. By the time spring comes all these problems will cost you a fortune to repair, ...More…
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Prevent Outboard Breakdowns with Simple Maintenance
Do It Yourself — Keeping your outboard in tip-top shape can be done even if you're not a mechanic. There is nothing worse than trying to run to shore to flee an incoming storm and hearing that all-too-familiar cough and sputter from the outboard. More often than ...More…