Design & DIY

How to choose the perfect hook

Seldom does anything so simple solve so much disorder as the humble hook. While hooks can range from deer antlers to railway spikes, consider these options to find true organizational bliss in the hanging of things.

While we’re on the subject of hooks, close the loop on your knot knowledge with four knots every cottager should know.

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