Written by: ChicagoCanvas |

Throughout the world, most people toss out or give away furniture that is worn out, but is this the best option? An average of 5.25 billion trees are estimated to be chopped down each year, and 37% of those trees … []

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Written by: ChicagoCanvas |

Tarpaulins, or tarps for short, have a long history, dating back as early as the 1600s when sailors would coat fabric with tar to provide a waterproof covering while sleeping or to cover and protect items from the water.  Plastic … []

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Tarps are useful for indoor and outdoor use. Most people think of them as a covering to keep items dry and protect them from ice, rain, and snow, but they’re good for more than that. One of the handiest features … []

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Rows of plants covered in tarps

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

When you think about a tarp, you might think of the multi-purpose blue tarp that’s often sold in discount stores. The reality is there are more than a dozen different types of tarp materials, and their thickness is a key … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

Winter weather extremes are impossible to predict, but your plants shouldn’t take the brunt of the snow, ice, bitter cold temperatures, winds, or flooding rains. It’s clear that the winter of 2023 is going to be unusual in many areas. … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

Getting the kids outside in the winter can be challenging, especially if your neighborhood or yard lacks a sledding hill. It’s time to consider building a backyard skating rink. Even a small yard has the space you need. Questions to … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

Whether you purchase a vinyl tarp for a slip-and-slide or a heavy-duty poly tarp to cover firewood for the winter, you want to make sure it lasts. Are you making mistakes when you use or care for your new tarp? … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

Fall is here and winter will arrive before we know it. With the arrival of cooler weather comes our list of 20 ways to use a tarp as cold weather, falling leaves, and snow arrive. Lawn Clean-Up Foliage is peaking … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

How is a tarp made? The process varies, and it all comes down to the type of tarps you’re looking at. Find out everything you need to know about how the different types of tarps are made and why tarps … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

A greenhouse is an ideal environment for growing fruits and vegetables. Not only are you able to keep out insect pests that wreak havoc on your growing plants and produce, but you also have the means to control the humidity … []

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