No beach umbrella? No problem. Here are 11 ways to take shelter on the sand this summer by building your own DIY beach fort.

Best beach shade ever! Lightweight, Easy Setup, Easy to make yourself!

Portable Beach Shade: I LOVE THE BEACH! Like a lot. My skin however, is slightly less enthusiastic. No matter how much sunscreen I put on, I still feel like I've had too much sun after a day long seaside session. The Portable Beach Shade is my answer to this burning pr…

Beach Cabana Tent - Beach sun shade for all day protection. A Beach Bum's Guide to Keeping Everyone In the Shade

I remember all too well my beach expeditions as a new mom: wrestling with unruly, unattractive tents that were unbearably hot and umbrellas that were likel

Homemade Beach Tent: This Homemade tent can be used on the beach (which is my main use), but can easily be constructed for any outdoor activity. Hope you will enjoy this Instructable as I had assembling it.

We are throwing shade on beach umbrellas today. This DIY beach tent gives so much more shade and you can make it using a shower curtain! Yep, shower curtains! #ruffledblog

Making a DIY beach sunshade is easy, and you may already have all the materials. All you need are some long tent poles (20-25ft), fabric (a beach blanket or bed sheet works if you don't want to sew anything), fabric tape, some strong string, lower poles from a beach umbrella (preferably one that was destined for the trash) and a waterproof dry bag. Watch the video to see how easy it is. The only tool I used was a pair of scissors.I have some improvements planned to allow the shade to be used…

Here's a collection of fab outdoor accessories for traveling light this summer.

When we were vacationing in Kauai last fall I remember seeing this sweet family on the beach playing with their toddler all morning. Around noon when the child was tired they collected four sticks and made an easy little beach tent with a sheet instead of lugging a big beach umbrella. The baby napped in […]