Create a garden playground for the kids

Posted in Uncategorised | No Comments » | August 3rd, 2020

Looking for a way to keep the kids occupied this summer? We hear you. After months of staying at home due to COVID-19, and local lockdowns still occurring throughout the country, you’re bound to be running out of ideas. After all, there’s only so many times you can play hide and seek in the garden […]

How to weave a rope hammock

Posted in Uncategorised | No Comments » | July 31st, 2020

Picture it. It’s a Sunday afternoon. The chores are done, the sun is shining, and you’re lying on a comfy rope hammock – soaking up the rays, with a good book and a glass of prosecco in hand. Sounds perfect, right? A rope hammock is a fantastic addition to any garden. Somewhere to relax […]

cat playing with DIY cat scratching post

How to make a cat scratching post

Posted in Uncategorised | No Comments » | July 1st, 2020

Want to lure your cat away from the sofa and curtains? Why not make a DIY cat scratching post? Unfortunately, you can’t stop a cat from scratching. It’s in their nature; something they do to stretch their bodies and maintain their claws. But a simple scratching post can help to protect your soft furnishings. They’re […]

3 tips to care for your natural rope

Posted in Uncategorised | No Comments » | June 26th, 2020

Natural ropes. Aren’t they just great? Soft-to-touch, with a traditional sandy-brown appearance. Strong, yet biodegradable and kind to the environment. They can be used for a wide range of practical and decorative purposes and it’s easy to understand why they’ve become one of our most popular products, here at Ropes Direct. But do you know […]

Example of a rope fence made by a customer

How to build a garden rope fence

Posted in Decking Rope, Garden Rope, Rope Fence | No Comments » | May 26th, 2020

Want to build a rope fence in your garden? Why not? Summer is just a stone’s throw away. The sun is starting to make an appearance and – with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis forcing us to stay at home – now is the perfect opportunity. Garden rope fences are a great way to add […]

Children’s Readymade Pinewood Swings Back in Stock

Posted in Uncategorised | No Comments » | May 22nd, 2020

After an absence of a coupe of weeks we’ve had a delivery of our popular children’s pinewood swings. Childrens treated wooden swing with 12mm adjustable synthetic hemp rope. Ideal for outdoor garden swings when hung from a tree or a timber swing set. The length of the wooden swing is 2.00m (reducing to 1.20m when shortened) and the treated […]

A beginner’s guide to splicing rope

Posted in Rope end finishes | No Comments » | April 27th, 2020

Many of the ropes available at Ropes Direct can be cut to length and supplied with a soft or hard splice. But what does that actually mean? It’s a question we get asked all the time by potential customers. So, we thought it was about time we shed a little light on this popular technique […]

Weaving a new seat to an old garden chair

Posted in Uncategorised | No Comments » | April 21st, 2020

Thank you to Paula for sending these images of her chair project in which she usd a full reel of our 6mm synthetic hemp rope.

Photos of a rope ladder made by a customer

How to make a rope ladder

Posted in Play is Fun!, Rope Ladders | No Comments » | April 7th, 2020

Fancy making a rope ladder for your garden? With the UK in lockdown due to COVID-19, and most people furloughed (and at a loose end!), there’s never been a better time to give it a go – and they’re actually quite easy to make. Just take a look at this fantastic DIY rope ladder […]

Ropes Direct Article in the NORTHERN RIVERS SAILING CLUB NEWSLETTER

Posted in Uncategorised | No Comments » | March 25th, 2020

NEW SEASON, NEW LINES by Russell Hurst from Ropes Direct Getting ready for the new season and thinking of replacing those worn out lines? Here’s a quick summary of the main rope types available and their uses. 3-strand Multifilament Polypropylene – A low-cost floating rope for mooring lines and fender ropes. It is a flexible […]