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How to Tie a Double Running Bowline Knot

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. The Ashley Stopper Knot is bulky and symmetrical with a large load bearing area for the seat of the rope swing to rest upon. [...]

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How to Install a Solatube Skylight – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. Roof Installation The screw 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 installation instructions say to cut the hole 1/2 inch larger than the marked circle. A 1/2 hole [...]

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How to Retrieve an Item Dropped Down the Sink Drain – Part 4

This repair is continued from Part 3. Reassemble the Pop-Up Drain Mechanism To reassemble the pop-up drain, orient the stopper such that the bottom loop faces the back of sink to catch the end of the pivot rod: Bookmark It!

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How to Retrieve an Item Dropped Down the Sink Drain – Part 3

This repair is continued from Part 2. Reassemble the P-Trap At this point I’ve recovered the lost earring from the bathroom sink drain, cleared a clump of hair and cleaned the pipe joints. Now I’m ready to reattach the drain trap. I begin by aligning the J-bend to the pipes and screwing on the left [...]

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