How to Sandbox

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[edit] Steps

  1. -Draw a plan of what you would like the area to look like (i.e. a "blueprint")
  2. -Clean the building area by removing twigs, rocks, and so on.
  3. -Mow the area so the sandbox will have a nice, even area to lay on
  4. -Start by laying a flat piece of wood for the base. Make this the size that you wish your sandbox to be.
  5. -Nail the base to the ground.
  6. -Add boards all around the base in an upward position. Seal this down with wood glue, or another tough glue, such as Gorilla Glue.
  7. -Pour bags of sand in the box. NOTE-- Make sure the boards have gotten nice and dried before doing this step
  8. -Even out the sand and you're done!


[edit] Tips

  • Make sure that the base that you are laying your board on is even itself-- a no no is one that is slanted, such as a hill.
  • Clean the sand throughly often, such as once every two weeks. Pets use the restroom in sandboxes often.
  • If cleaning (above) the sand seems not to do much anymore, it's time to get new sand completely. It could be too dirty to fix.


[edit] Warnings

  • Make sure children do not go near the area while it's in "construction mode".
  • Wearing safety goggles while pouring in sand is a must-- it can get caught in wind and come up in your eyes.


[edit] Things You'll Need

  • -Multiple bags of sand (one for about every two square feet)
  • -Wood
  • -Nails
  • -Gorilla Glue (or some other tough glue)
  • a taco


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