It sounds like something you’d stumble upon if you went the wrong way at Hogwarts: oversized tools, giant knots, and rope as far as the eye can see. But for knot expert Des Pawson, it’s just normal ...

A damaged rope can be totally useless for doing most tasks safely, especially if the damaged section is somewhere in the middle. This simple knot can bypass the damaged section and make the rope ...

Kayla Levy is a writer particularly passionate about indoor plants and outdoor gear. She used to write about cities at Time Out (and she still enjoys writing about the Park Slope Food Co-op).