Category Archives: Tarps

More Tarps Needed in Haiti

More tarps, rather than tents, are needed in Haiti to prepare for the upcoming rain season.

Tarp Connection from New Orleans to Haiti

Various areas in the US are donating tarps to Haiti, including New Orleans, which has had its own reliance on blue tarps.

Donating Tarps to Haiti

One item that can be donated to Haiti is a tarp, and some businesses and individuals are sending packages of supplies with tarps.

Using Flatbed Truck Tarps

Flatbed truck tarps are one type of truck tarp, and here is how to apply one.

Tarps in Emergencies

In these two news stories, tarps are brought along by emergency crews to help in their respective situations.

Tarps Used in Conservation of Oregon Silverspot Butterfly

Tarps have been part of the efforts to conserve the habitat for the Oregon silverspot butterfly, including use to reduce non-native plants.

Are Canvas Tarps a Fire Hazard?

Canvas tarps are used for painting and other outdoor applications, but, if placed near heat for too long, they can become a fire hazard.

Protecting Library Books with Tarps

Tarps have nearly endless uses, and, in this case, one use is protecting books in a library from water and fire.

What Counts as a Tarp for Transporting Trash?

In various Southern states, tarps are needed to cover a load of trash being transported to a dump, but what qualifies as a tarp in this instance?

Tarps Involved in Green Condo Design

One way for reusing tarps in an effort to go green is in architecture, as seen in this condo design from the Philippines.