How to Build The Perfect Sandbox

This is an easy way to make a sandbox of any size. The reason this is the perfect sandbox is because it is one of the only ones that holds the sand in it without losing sand to the soil. This is an example of a 4 foot by 8 foot sandbox.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1- 4'x8' treated plywood
• 3- 2"x8"x8' treated wood
• 1- 1"x8"x8' treated wood
• Box of 2" green screws
• Box of 4" green screws
• Drill
• Saw
• Screwdriver

1. The first step to building this sandbox is to find the spot in the yard to build it.

2. Now we take our 2"x8"x8' and cut one of them in half. Now we lay out the wood standing it with the 2" side facing up. This will form a rectangle that is 4'x8'. Now we use our four inch screws and screw 3 in each corner to hold the shape together.

3. Then we need to lay the 4'x8' sheet of plywood on top of the frame we made. Using the 2 inch screws we attach the plywood to the frame. I use one screw every 6 inches. Now we carefully flip the frame over so the plywood we just attached is on the ground.

4. 
   See the Bench on the End

   Now we need to cut the 1"x8"x8' piece of wood in half. Now we attach the two halves on the 4 foot edge of the sandbox using 2" screws about 6 inches apart to form a bench to sit on. It also helps to keep the sand in the sandbox.

5. Now we just add sand. Make sure to get the course sand as the fine sand has dust particles that are harmful to kids' lungs.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want your kids to have more fun... let them paint it when it is finished

[mommymail]

on 6/15/2009 Great article!5*