Learn how to tie the Mooring Hitch, a reliable quick-release adjustable knot commonly used for boating, docking, camping, and ...

Learn a relaxing and clever way to tie the Thief Knot, a classic knot historically used to detect tampering and catch a thief. This simple knot tutorial is perfect for camping, scouting, and outdoor ...

The improved clinch knot, sometimes called the fisherman’s knot, is what I’d call a necessary oddball. It’s remarkably easy to tie and comes in handy for a variety of applications. It can essentially ...

A version of this story ran in The Virginian-Pilot on Sept. 14, 2005. Hurricane or no, we’re in for a blow. Time to start thinking about how to secure the woodpile or lash the garbage cans to a tree.

Viral Video Today: For some people tying a tie is child’s play, they can do it even after they haven’t tried it in years. For others, it’s a simple thing that they still struggle with. If you’re one ...

Ties, in India, have mostly been restricted to school uniforms or boardroom dressing. But every once in a while you will be required to wear a tie - at a wedding or that really special date or indeed ...

There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

The Neck Halter can be tied and then dropped over the animal’s head, or tied to fit around the neck. The method shown here pre-ties the loop. To tie the halter around an animal’s neck, first form the ...

Whether you’re new to wearing ties or an expert, these easy guides will help you master five of the most popular knots. No need to tie yourself up in knots, though — we’ve created five step-by-step ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.