How Outdoor Tarps Can Help You Get Projects Finished

When you're ready to work outside on home improvement projects, tarps from A1 Tarps can help you get the job done.

We've worked with tarps for more than four decades, and in that time, we have learned a key truth about them: They are tools. In fact, tarps are some of the most versatile tools we have ever seen. We've witnessed so many clever people using tarps in a multitude of creative ways to get work done. You can exercise the same creativity on your property. If you enjoy working on your house or in your garden, it's worth your time and money to invest in a couple of spare tarps. They will pay for themselves with their versatility.

Many homeowners like to keep tarps handy in case of an emergency, such as a leaky roof or broken window. But those tarps can be put to work in a variety of ways.

Set Up Shade

If you have to do work during the heat of the day, consider putting up a tarp to block the sun's rays. You'll be blocking the sun's harmful UV radiation without having to reapply sunscreen constantly. For this same reason, tarps can be used to accommodate a variety of patio cover ideas and covered deck ideas to help shield you and your loved ones and guests while you entertain outside.

Cover Up a Work Site

A project that can't be completed in one session may take some weatherproofing, and a tarp or two is the easiest way to put up that protection.

Block Off a Hazard

If you have open ground or some other potentially dangerous site or object, then a tarp can be used to block it off. Choose a bright, highly visible color so that kids and others can dodge it.

Protect Lawnmowers and Other Outdoor Equipment

Homeowners may be short on space or bound by city codes from keeping an outdoor storage shed. Tarps can help protect outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers and trimmers from getting damaged by the weather.

Kiddie Pool Cover

If you have a small swimming pool on the porch or in the yard, you can cover it with a tarp so that you don't have to refill it over and over.

Leaves and Grass Clippings Helper

Don't try this with gravel, wood piles or large rocks, but if your yard is filled with lawn debris such as fallen leaves, broken branches or grass clippings, a tarp can help you move them easily. Lay it flat on the ground, place the leaves in the middle, then drag it to wherever you need to go. This is also a fantastic way to move mulch around your property, without having to use a clunky wheelbarrow.

Protect Plants

A tarp can help keep plants safe from seasonal threats such as a cold snap or extreme heat. Just deploy them the same way you would an old sheet.

Collect Water

In summer months, you may be able to collect some water for outdoor plants. Just leave it spread out overnight, then collect the dew or any rainwater in the morning.

Share Your Ideas

Contact us today! Our tarp experts would be happy to hear your tips or share a few more they have picked up over the years.