“Man on Wire” star Philippe Petit was welcomed by a packed auditorium for his discussion about his new book “Why Knot?” on Sunday at the L.A. Times Festival of Books. Each member of the ...

This is a great way of tying small-diameter poles together. For example, it’s a quick and straightforward way of setting up fruit cane stakes, beanpoles or trellis slats. 1. Cross the poles, one on ...

To pass the time aboard the Orca in the waters off Amity, New England, Quint taught the landlubbing Chief Brody to tie a bowline (boe-lynn), the king of knots. If you learn one boating knot in your ...

Take it one step at a time and start with the basics. Before you learn how to tie knots, it's important to understand the difference between knots, hitches, and bends. According to "Climbing: Knots" ...

The improved clinch knot has long been the standard for tying lures to fishing lines. In fact, it's so universal among anglers that it's sometimes called the fisherman's knot. It's easy to learn, ...

Whether you wear a suit to work every day or you just want to add some extra sophistication to your outfit, a necktie will elevate your look and earn you instant style points. The most dapper guys ...