How to Install Sandbox

The box will build strength once filled with sand.

Installing a sandbox in your yard is a great way to get your children outside and keep them active. Their imagination will run wild building castles, burying treasure and much more. Having a sandbox lets you bring together the comfort of home and some of the fun of the beach. And best of all, a sandbox is relatively inexpensive to build.

Things You'll Need

• Four, two-by-six sections of wood (at least five-feet long)
• Wood screws
• Water sealer
• Landscape plastic
• Garden rake

Instructions

1. Cut four, five-feet long sections of two-by-sixes. You can use the entire two-by-six section for a larger sandbox.

2. Form a square with the four sections. Using three wood screws, attach each end of the sections together firmly. This will make the frame of your sandbox.

3. Apply a generous coat of water sealer. Let dry. Repeat if necessary.

4. Find a level spot in your yard. Make sure that water does not pool in this area when it rains.

5. Mark off a five-foot square section in the yard and cut out the grass. Remove about two inches of soil.

6. 

   Use a garden rake to level the sandbox area.

   Use the rake to break up any clumps of dirt and level the area.

7. Place plastic or landscape liner in the prepped square. Cover all exposed dirt.

8. Carry the formed box to the prepped location in your yard. Use assistance when doing this step.

9. Place the box directly on top of the plastic liner. Fill your sandbox with sand. After the sand is added the box will gain strength.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply a foam padding to the top of the exposed wood with wood glue to allow cushion for children playing.

• Get help to carry the sandbox to the yard location. Carrying the box by yourself can cause injury to you and damage to the box.

References

• Lowes.com
• HandymanUsa.com