The Double Running Bowline Knot is used in the Rope Tree Swing project to hang the tree swing from a high branch that can’t be reached by a ladder. The Double Running Bowline is durable, strong and won’t strangle the branch as the tree grows. The rope used in this example is 5/8 inch diameter [...]
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How to Tie an Ashley’s Stopper Knot
Ashley’s Stopper Knot is used in the Rope Tree Swing project to mount the seat. The knot was invented by Clifford Ashley and is documented in The Ashley Book of Knots. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Install a Solatube Skylight – Part 2
This project is continued from Part 1. Solatube Roof Installation The screw that driven through the roof deck from inside the attic is located and a circle drawn in crayon using the Solatube flashing as a guide. Carefully observe the Solatube installation instructions to cut the hole 1/2 inch larger than the marked circle. A [...]
How to Retrieve an Item Dropped Down the Sink Drain – Part 4
This repair is continued from Part 3. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Retrieve an Item Dropped Down the Sink Drain – Part 3
This repair is continued from Part 2. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Retrieve an Item Dropped Down the Sink Drain – Part 2
This repair is continued from Part 1. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Retrieve an Item Dropped Down the Sink Drain – Part 1
This project explains how to dissemble the P-trap to recover an item accidentally dropped down the sink drain, such a piece of jewelry. Copyright © 2013 HandymanHowTo.com Reproduction strictly prohibited.
How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 4
This is continued from Part 3. Lawn Mower Fuel Filter Replacement After replacing the broken and cracked fuel lines inside the gas tanks, I replaced the fuel filter for preventive maintenance. The fuel filter is located on the right front side of the engine. The fuel hoses are secured to the filter by two hose [...]
How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 3
This repair is continued from Part 2. Tygon® Lawn Mower Fuel Lines My local Gravely dealer said he’s seen a lot of deteriorated intake fuel lines and had just gotten this new fuel line kit, Mfg. Part #59207200 for about $30. The new fuel lines are Tygon® F-4040-A that are designed to resist swelling and [...]
How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Lawnmower Fuel Line – Part 2
This is continued from Part 1. Lawn Mower Replacement Fuel Line I visited the Gravely web site, clicked on Parts at the top of the web page, entered the model # and serial # for my mower, and looked up the parts diagram for the fuel tank. I noticed the fuel tank diagram doesn’t show [...]
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