A sandbox is a safe play area that encourages children's creativity. It's also an inexpensive way to recreate the same feeling of thrill and adventure of playing in the open and close to nature. Building a sandbox is an easy task. All you basically need is wood and sand. We recommend wood over other materials because wood will last for years, maybe even into your grandchildren's generation.
Building a Sandbox
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1) Decide the shape of your sandbox and cut your smooth timber into the number of required pieces (for example, 4 for a square, 6 for a hexagon).
2) Create a frame by screwing together the corners of the sides with L- shaped metal brackets. Choose the depth of your sandbox wisely.
3) Prepare a base for the box. The sandbox can actually be built right on the soil with no bottom, or it can have a solid bottom. A sandbox without a bottom would have good drainage, but the sand can end up mixing with the soil. You might loosely staple a piece of weed block fabric to the frame if you don't use a solid bottom.
4) If you want to add a seat to the sandbox, place a piece of wood in one of the corners of the box and screw it tightly.
5) Now design a cover for your sandbox. Dirt and animal contamination may jeopardize your child's heath safety. So if you have extra pieces of wood, cut them in the required shape for a lid or arrange a shade or other covering material.
6) Safety is the number one priority. Check your sandbox twice for any sharp objects and edges that may cause an injury.
7) Fill the sandbox with sand and it's ready to use.
Sandbox Tips
• Use only pure sand made especially for a sandbox. Never settle for cheap construction sand which may be readily available. Your sand should be labeled as play sand.
• Try to build the sandbox as large as possible. The more room in the sandbox, the more air of creativity and fun.
• Place your sandbox in an open and shady area but never under a tree. Twigs, leaves, bird droppings, etc. may prove harmful for your child. Placing the sandbox on barren land is a nice option as weeds and grass won't grow beneath them.
• You should also know how to maintain your sandbox. Spare no pains to make it look beautiful, clean and complete in all respects. Periodically change the sand, and don't forget to remove leaves and other dirt. Also raking should be done as fresh air serves as a disinfectant.
• Never allow children to eat while inside the sandbox. Also don't let pets enter it. Keep it covered when not in use.
Black Friday RiverRidge Kids 6 Bin Storage Cabinet, Espresso 2011 Deals
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Black Friday RiverRidge Kids 6 Bin Storage Cabinet, Espresso Feature
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