Ropes, twine, cords, string and lines find a wide range of uses in many DIY projects both indoors and outdoors. They can be tied, threaded, knotted, fastened, measured, lifted, pulled or lowered. Again, the specific purpose and locationshould be the guiding factors when choosing them. While ropes designed for outdoor use or for demanding indoor fixing are strong, robust and resistant to external influences, decorative ropes are attractive, flexible and pleasant to the touch.