Backyard sandbox

Building a sandbox in your backyard can be a fun and rewarding project for the whole family.

Everyone with a sand box knows that lids are a necessity. But double-duty lids are crazy awesome, especially if they convert to a seat! This easy to build sandbox with built-in seats is a reader favorite and has been built thousands of times. For more awesome projects (or to leave some love if you've built this) visit my blog at www.ladygoats.com

Sandbox Lid With Bench (Zandbak Deksel Met Bankje): Playing with sand is not only fun for many ages, but it is also very educational. But this sandbox, in my case, is also very messy and dirty with cats running around (at night). So, I searched for a good and handy lid but the size of my sandbox is n…

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Transform your sandbox from ordinary to extraordinary with these simple but terrific ideas!

So I was bound and determined not to spend $50 on a plastic sandbox that is more likely to crack, especially in the Houston sun (I mean, what wouldn’t want to crack in the 115 degree sun of J…

It’s that time of year when the kids are out of school and all of the possibilities that they ever dreamed of are at their fingertips, and yet what do you hear when you unleash them into the wilderness of your yard, “I’M BORED!” Well, thankfully, we rarely hear our kids say that over the […]

Create a safe and enjoyable play area for children with these clever DIY sandbox concepts. Firstly, choose a prime location in your backyard or outdoor setting that is easily accessible. Opt for smooth-edged wooden boards or repurposed containers to fashion the sandbox of your desired size and shape. Lay a weed barrier fabric before filling with play sand to maintain cleanliness. To shield the sand from the elements, add a lid or cover when not in use.

Among the many kids spaces, the playground is the best area to hone their skills and creativity. Instead of having to shut the kids in the room, build a playground that is specific to them will impact positively on the development of your children. But for some people, the idea of outdoor playgrounds is not

I am totally a beach gal … the sun, the wind, the sand. Being eight hours from the nearest coast means that we don’t get to dip our toes in oceans very much these days, but I realized that I could get some summer sand and let my toddler have a blast if we did…