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Poly and Canvas Tarps Used for Makeshift Kitchen at Occupy Denver

October 21, 2011 – 1:50 pm

At Occupy Denver, a makeshift kitchen, called Thunderdome, was set up from poly and canvas tarps and plywood.

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GE and Inovateus Collaborating on Solar Carports

October 13, 2011 – 5:22 pm

GE and Inovateus are collaborating to create a solar carport that would charge electric vehicles and reduce demand on the grid.

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Be Careful When Using Tarps as Halloween Decorations

October 13, 2011 – 5:13 pm

Old tarps are helpful in decorating for Halloween, but be careful with their placement around your home.

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Kansas City, Kan. Enforcing Carport Ordinance

October 5, 2011 – 4:55 pm

Kansas City, Kan., began enforcing carport ordinances recently, and residents with non-compliant carports are preparing to fight.

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Don’t Forget About Permits for Carports

September 23, 2011 – 3:08 pm

While a portable garage typically does not need a permit to be set up, some areas do require them.

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Portable Garage Depot Displaying its Shelters at Big E

September 23, 2011 – 2:56 pm

Portable Garage Depot, a leading company of portable shelters and carports, will be present at the Big E until October 2.

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Irene: Need for Tarps or a Rip-Off?

September 2, 2011 – 3:29 pm

Those preparing for Hurricane Irene went out and bought tarps and other supplies, but because the affects of the storm were mixed, many want to return their unused supplies.

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Tarp Unrolled at Kansas City Royals Game

August 25, 2011 – 4:03 pm

Have you ever seen a baseball tarp rolled out onto a field? Watch the video here of the Kansas City Royals’ grounds crew to see how it’s done.

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Germany Introduces Incentive Program for Carports

August 17, 2011 – 3:07 pm

Germany recently began an incentive program for solar power, which includes solar power carports for personal uses.

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Newly-Found Appreciation for Carports?

August 17, 2011 – 3:01 pm

Carports are making a comeback — again. Here are some of the reasons these portable structures are being added to more homes.

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