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Practical guidance on choosing, sizing, displaying, and caring for flags and flagpoles — from people who've been selling them since 1977.
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How to String a Flagpole From the Ground
Replace a worn flagpole rope without a bucket truck: splice the new halyard to the old one, pull it through the pulley, and tie it into a loop. Al Cavalari's method, step by step.
October 2, 2026 · The Flag Guys Team
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What Size Flag Do I Need? A Complete Flag and Pole Sizing Guide
The right flag size depends on your pole height, location, and use case. This guide covers every common scenario — residential, commercial, indoor, and cemetery — so you order correctly the first time.
January 15, 2026 · The Flag Guys Team
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