How to Make a Homemade Slip n' Slide

Slip n' Slide was a very popular water toy in the '80s. Most kids who grew up during those years will remember that the best part about hot summer days was rolling out the bright yellow water slide in the backyard. Now you can recreate those memories on the cheap using basic household products.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Plastic tarp
• Sand
• Sandbags or plastic bags
• Liquid soap
• Water!

1. Lay out plastic tarp on soft grass. Make sure to remove any rocks or sharp objects before laying out the tarp. Use sand to patch up any holes or rough areas in the lawn for a smooth and safe slide area.

2. Keep your slide in place by placing sandbags at all four corners.

3. Douse the slide with water and make sure that you continue to keep it wet. If you have one of those sprinklers that attaches to your garden hose, those are great keep the slide slippery -- and they're fun to slide under!

4. For an extra slippery slide, pour a little bit of liquid soap onto the slide. If the slide is not slick enough, and it's not easy enough to slide down, it could cause knees and elbows to get red and irritated. You also want to make sure that the soap or lubricant that you're using does not irritate eyes. I recommend using a little bit of baby soap or baby shampoo - and use it sparingly.

5. Wet the slide again making sure that the soap is spread evenly over the slide.

6. Get a good running start and see who can hurl themselves the farthest down the slide.

Tips & Warnings

• Sprinkler accessories are fun to slide under and they keep the tarp slick!
• Make sure that you put the slide on a soft lawn and remove any rocks or sharp objects before laying out the tarp.
• Keep the slide wet and slippery in order to avoid irritated knees and elbows
• If you use a lubricant to keep the slide slick, make sure that it is super gentle on the eyes, such as baby soap or shampoo.