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19 unusual (but extremely handy) uses for salt

An old wives’ tale says: If you spill it, you’ll have bad luck. However, if you toss a pinch of it over your left...

17 unusual uses for dryer sheets in your RV

Yes, you use dryer sheets in your dryer. They help keep clothing soft and static-free. But there are many other ways to use those...

15 uses for plastic grocery bags in your RV

By Gail Marsh The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes. One minor change is that I can no longer take/use my own “green” reusable grocery bags...

27 ways to use zip ties you probably haven’t thought of

By Gail Marsh Move over duct tape and make room for zip ties! Many RVers carry these handy little ties because they can be used...

Don’t skimp on sleep! Tips to get better sleep in your RV

By Gail Marsh You’re away from home and surrounded by the wonders of nature. The only thing you don’t particularly love is the fact that...

RV just sitting around? Here’s how to use your RV more

By Gail Marsh I wanted more from my RV. Paying for a rig that sat in storage much of the year rankled with me. Yes,...

Do you end up paying more for less? These hints might help

By Kate Doherty Do you fall for those advertising teasers and end up paying more for less? When shopping for groceries do you estimate per...

9 helpful ways to use pool noodles while RVing

By Gail Marsh RVers put pool (aka "swim") noodles on slide-out corners and awning braces to protect our noggins from hard knocks. But did you...

3 items you MUST remember to leave at home

By Gail Marsh You’ve probably seen the many different RV packing lists. Maybe you’ve even made your own. "Must Pack" lists are long! My "Must...

Add this to your home departure checklist to prevent damage

By Steve Greer We have always turned off the home ice maker in the refrigerator when we leave for a trip of any length. It...

Simple ways to keep RV pipes fresh and clean

By Gail Marsh “Away go troubles, down the drain!” This old Roto-Rooter advertising jingle has been looping through my brain lately, as we’ve recently experienced...

Hot weather? Prevent food from spoiling and melting with this trick

Kate Doherty Here I go again, learning the hard way. A couple of summers ago we spent time exploring Utah. Many days, the afternoon temperatures...

An easy, quick way to fill your RV’s toilet bowl

By Nanci Dixon This tip seemed so simple I hesitated to write about it, but since it has saved us a lot of work and...

Create a cozy “entryway” by transforming your RV’s dash

By Kate Doherty Do you have that special picture or piece of art that doesn’t seem to fit anywhere in your RV, but you want...

Safety tips for driving directly into the sun

By Gail Marsh The hour before sunset and the hour after sunrise – that’s the time of day when glare from the sun is at...

Cables in a tangle? Use this quick tip to tame them

By Nanci Dixon The multitude of thin power and charging cords for phones, tablets and computers need to be accessible, of course, but they can...

Try this! Labeling your supplies will save you lots of time

By Nanci Dixon We store a lot of our cleaning supplies, spray lubricants, fluids, etc., in a large plastic container in one of the storage...

Dirty RV windshield? Here’s a quick cleaning tip

By Nanci Dixon My husband had just washed and waxed our motorhome, which gave me a sparkling clean windshield to watch the desert sunrise through,...

An easy tip to keep the motorhome warm on the road

By Nanci Dixon Brrr! It is cold riding in a motorhome in the winter! Granted, we left Minnesota in a snowstorm, so we knew it...

Fall is here. This hidden seasonal occurrence could spell trouble

By Nanci Dixon It is fall, and the trees are ablaze with color here in Minnesota. But changing color isn't the only thing the leaves...

Losing cell service? Try these tips to reconnect or keep the signal

By Nanci Dixon If you are heading out of town, into the mountains or desert or other remote areas, you might start to see your...

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