Nobody wants to be the extra in the horror movie that ties up the serial killer with a belt only to have him get away before next cut scene. Avoid saying “But he was just here!” with these DIY cuffs.
The difference between shoes tied with a balanced, neat and self-tightening knot versus those tied with an unbalanced, sloppy and loose knot, is all in how you make your first loop.
Being well versed in knots beyond the simple granny knot is extremely handy, but if you don’t use your knowledge of knot craft with regularity it’s easy to forget. This handy card will help.
We all know how to tie a tie by now, but if you’re bored of the same old routine or you want to speed up your tie-tying chops, web site Instructables steps through how to tie a tie in under 10 seconds. This method will take a bit of learning (much like the world’s fasted shoelace knot), but with a bit of practice you’ll be able to throw that tie around your neck on your way out the door without thinking about it.
The Fastest Way to Tie a Tie – How to Tie a Tie in less than 10 Seconds [Instructables]
