So, I need some serious knots. With some serious rope, that you can buy in bulk, and that will hold up to serious weight. I've come to the conclusion that parachute cord is the way to go, and having used it in the past, I think it's great stuff. However, I want to upgrade, but there are complications: the stronger rope is flat. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 15 answers

I want a high intensity, low-impact workout that I can do every single day, indoors, with minimal space requirements. Jumping rope in my apartment lobby is absolutely perfect except that my feet and knees can't do it daily. [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 35 answers

I have about 600ft of rope laying around and I'm wondering if there's something cool I can do with it. It's sisal, and I used it to make a huge scratching post that our cats never took an interest in. Now its just a huge bundle of rope. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 16 answers

How can I eliminate cat pee smell without damaging the fibers of a nylon rope? There's a bunch... [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a gym, health club, or obstacle course in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that has a rope climb. [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Is there some way to get rope or cording which won't fall apart after a summer in the hot southern Arizona sun? Last year I installed some roll down window shades made of bamboo to take the brunt of the sun that was otherwise streaming in the windows. These aren't the most well constructed shades ever invented, but they did admirably at providing a cheap solution to shading my windows from the intensely hot summer. [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2005 - 14 answers