Tent weights are absolutely essential for outdoor craft shows. Here are several solutions to anchor your portable canopy at a show.

As you most likely know by now, I have a handmade business called MADE BY Y that I operate mostly from home. I sometimes hold a stall at ma...

These are the finished product! Component #1 Component #2 Component #4 Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the first time. Here's what I used: 1 10" piece of 4" schedule 40 PVC, cut into 4 equal pieces 2 80# bags of Sackrete. 8 test caps, 4 with 3/8" holes in top 4 eyebolts, 3/8" diameter, 8" long, with nuts (add washers if you wish) After you cut the pipe into 4 pieces, put the test caps in one end and…

Step up your outdoor market display. Discover the best highly-rated 10x10 canopy tents, tent weights, and other gear to help make your event a success.

We review the best canopy weights and gazebo weights that are available to buy on todays market, sturdy and durable are what you need in this scenario.

These are the finished product! Component #1 Component #2 Component #4 Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the first time. Here's what I used: 1 10" piece of 4" schedule 40 PVC, cut into 4 equal pieces 2 80# bags of Sackrete. 8 test caps, 4 with 3/8" holes in top 4 eyebolts, 3/8" diameter, 8" long, with nuts (add washers if you wish) After you cut the pipe into 4 pieces, put the test caps in one end and…

Tis the season for arts and crafts festivals! Having proper tent weights is mandatory for most shows and some may even refuse to let you ven...

Staking your favorite canopy tent into the grass is an easy task. But if you need to assemble your tent on concrete, you'll have to figure out how to weigh it down so the canopy doesn't blow away. Fortunately, you have multiple options for...

These are the finished product! Component #1 Component #2 Component #4 Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the first time. Here's what I used: 1 10" piece of 4" schedule 40 PVC, cut into 4 equal pieces 2 80# bags of Sackrete. 8 test caps, 4 with 3/8" holes in top 4 eyebolts, 3/8" diameter, 8" long, with nuts (add washers if you wish) After you cut the pipe into 4 pieces, put the test caps in one end and…

In addition to creating amazing products, setting up an inviting display, and being pleasant and friendly, there’s a whole set of other issues to worry about when preparing for an outdoor craft show. Here are some tips based on my experiences. Feel free to accept this information, share with others or tell me that my suggestions stink: 1. Toolbox - I keep a toolbox in the car filled with things I might need including: duct tape, hammer, screw drivers, spring clamps, push pins, paper clips…