Category Archives: In the news

Storage Facilities, Carports Going Green

Storage facilities and carports are ideal locations for solar panels, which are becoming more and more necessary.

Tarps Used After California Windstorm

Windstorms passed through California in early December, and residents are temporarily repairing their roofs with tarps.

Occupy Binghamton Protestors Prepare for Winter With Tarps

To stay warm in colder months, protestors at Occupy Binghamton are planning to shelter their tents with a tarp.

Zuccotti Park Aggressively Enforcing Rules, Including No Tarps

New York City is strictly enforcing the rules for Zuccotti Park, the location of Occupy Wall Street, which includes no tarps.

Carports for Cooling Off Cars

In addition to sheltering cars from the elements, carports protect vehicles from overheating in summer and warm it quicker in winter.

Tarps at Occupy Wall Street: Using Poly Tarps as Tents

Because of their properties, tarps are practical as tents, and as a result, they have been used as such at Occupy Wall Street.

Poly and Canvas Tarps Used for Makeshift Kitchen at Occupy Denver

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

GE and Inovateus Collaborating on Solar Carports

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

Be Careful When Using Tarps as Halloween Decorations

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

Kansas City, Kan. Enforcing Carport Ordinance

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