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Is Oil Analysis That Important?
Experts say yes, and the lab report can reveal a ton about the health of your engines.
Fact of Fiction: Can Stainless Steel be a Fire Hazard?
Here's why you should never put a stainless washer between a ring terminal and a bus bar or battery terminal.
How To Maintain A Freshwater Tank
Here's how to restore your water tank or tanks to like-new condition, with minimal effort.
How To Keep OBS (Old Boat Smell) In Check
The main culprit is often a grubby bilge that contains oil, oil residue, and a lot of crud. Here's what you can do.
The Plumber's Snake Trick
With a "marinized" magnetized plumber’s snake, you may be surprised at what treasures come up.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Wiper Blades
The worst time to discover your windshield wipers are shot is when you really need ’em.
How A Smartphone Can Be A DIYer's Best Friend
A smartphone’s not just for talking, you know.
How To Bust Rust On Stainless Steel
Believe it or not, getting rid of rust on stainless steel can be both an easy and satisfying task.
How To Remove Pencil-type Zinc Anodes
To heck with knives and forceps. There’s a much easier way to extract pencil-type anodes from tight spaces.
How To Re-Bed Your Deck Hardware For the Long Haul
Time to re-bed...again? This time, make it last. Here's how.
How To Keep A Seacock Working Freely
Next time you notice a bit of stiffness in a seacock’s valve, try this.
How to Keep Your Fuel System Healthy
Avoid diesel fuel filtering system clog-ups with this handy tool.
How to Drill Holes in Stainless Steel
Drilling stainless steel can be a hot mess. Here's a quick tip for keeping your cool.
How To Make Incompatible Electrical Wire Size Compatible
Large 10- to 12-gauge butt connectors? Much finer wire? Try this trick and keep right on chuggin’.
How To Fix a Common A/C Problem for Under $10
Sometimes, all your marine air conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.
Why You Need an Exhaust Temperature Alarm
Installing an exhaust temperature sensor and alarm can save your bacon.
The Ol' Wooden Plug Trick
Here’s another nifty usage for the tapered wooden plugs designed to prevent a sinking if a through-hull or other fitting fails.