- 🏖️Make a sturdy DIY beach shade tent for under $100!
Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. This means that at no cost to you, I will receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking my link. I …🏖️Make a sturdy DIY beach shade tent for under $100! Read More »
- How Much Weight to Hold Down a 10×10 Canopy? A Useful Rule of Thumb
Weighing down your canopy is one of the most common ways to prevent your pop up canopy taking off in a gust of wind. While it’s easy to find and …How Much Weight to Hold Down a 10×10 Canopy? A Useful Rule of Thumb Read More »
- How to keep water from pooling on canopy – easy and cheap solutions
What is pooling and why you should care Pooling, sometimes also referred to as puddling, happens when rain starts collecting in loose or slack areas of the canopy tent top. …How to keep water from pooling on canopy – easy and cheap solutions Read More »
- What is a Canopy Tent?
What is the difference between a canopy and a tent? Classifying a canopy as a type of tent makes the most sense to me, although the terms ‘canopy’ and ‘tent’ … - How to Fold Up a Pop Up Tent (In 4 Easy Steps!)
Pop up tents have a huge appeal as they are easy to put up, and they are very portable. But these shelters hide a dirty a little secret that I … - How to Anchor a Canopy on the Beach
Canopies, especially at the beach, can turn into kites in an unexpected gust of wind (see the video at the end of this article for an amazing example). If no … - What is a Pop Up Tent? Which One is Best for You?
When I first started my research into canopies and tents, I noticed that people did not always have the same answer to ‘what is a pop up tent’? The term …What is a Pop Up Tent? Which One is Best for You? Read More »
- Parts of a Canopy – What to Ask for when You Need a ReplacementThe only thing more frustrating than snapping a pop up canopy component, is trying to order a new one. How do you find the spare part, if you don’t know …
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- Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Which is Better?
The name ‘slant’ and ‘straight’ leg canopy refer to the angle at which the upright corner poles of a pop up canopy are aligned (also called instant up). As the …Slant Leg vs Straight Leg Canopy: Which is Better? Read More »
- How to Secure a Canopy in High WindsYou can take steps to prevent your day being spoiled by high winds before you have left the house: prior planning prevents poor performance! Check the wind forecast before you …
- How to Anchor a Canopy on Concrete – When Your Tent Stakes Don’t Work
It’s important to anchor down your pop up canopy just in case it takes off in a sudden gust of wind. But what do you do when you’re on concrete …How to Anchor a Canopy on Concrete – When Your Tent Stakes Don’t Work Read More »
- How to Waterproof a Canopy and Stop Those LeaksLearn how to waterproof a canopy and fix any water leaking issues. We also discuss the water-resistant properties of different common pop up gazebo or canopy fabrics.
- How to Decorate a Pop Up CanopyPop up canopies can create instant shade and protection anywhere you go, which is really helpful when there isn’t any permanent shelter available. They can be used for many different …
- How to Setup a Canopy by Yourself
After buying your pop up canopy (a.k.a instant up canopy) and reading the provided instructions, you might still be a bit confused about how to setup your canopy. Indeed perhaps … - How to Take Down a Pop Up CanopyOnce your pop up canopy is all setup, you just reverse the steps to pack it down. If you have a standard 10×10 ft canopy or smaller it is easy …
- Can You Grill Under a Canopy Tent?You’ve been planning that beach BBQ all week. The food is prepped, seasoned, and ready; but the weather is not. When inclement weather sets in, you normally reach for your …
