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How to Install a ‘Shade Sail’ in Your Backyard (and Why You Should)
If you’re interested in spending more time in the yard this summer, but need to increase your shaded areas to make it more cool and comfortable, a shade sail might be for you. Unlike a roof, a shade sail is intended to let air circulate through it while providing a cooler spot. Shade sails are…
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Learn The Basics Of Tying Wood Together With These Three Lashings [Infographic]
If you were ever in a Scout troop, you might’ve learned how to tie lashings to build camping gear. If you missed that merit badge, however, these charts can show you simple lashings to help when you need to build something a little on the low-tech side.
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Learn To Tie The Versatile ‘Handcuff Knot’ With This Instructional Video
If you’re ever in the unfortunate position of needing to restrain someone, the “handcuff knot” does exactly what it sounds like. This versatile knot can do a few other helpful things too.