Dual Purpose More Than Just A Backyard Deck – Coolest DIY Project Ever!
The Sand Appears!
Voila! The cover has been lifted and a nice little deck reveals itself!
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Look closely. Do you see the hinges? That’s where the sandbox opens and closes. How clever is that? What a great design to be able to take a lawn chair and sit comfortably on the “side patio” to the sandbox while you watch your child play.
On the other hand, if you’re wanting to hide all the sand toys or clean up the area for incoming guests with whom you’ll congregate in the back yard, this concept is ingenious! Once closed, it even makes a nice surface to enhance your creative juices when entertaining or you can just place your lawn chair on top of the sandbox and enjoy the backyard.
We’re going to tell you how you can make this one yourself, but before you jump into action, be sure to check out your second option and a more enhanced version of a closed sandbox on the next page because that one actually has the seat built-in!
Here’s a sneak peek!
OPTION 2 WILL WOW YOUR SOCKS OFF – CLICK ON PAGE 3!
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WHEN IT IS CLOSED FOR THE NIGHT, IT KEEPS THE ANIMALS FROM USING IT AS THEIR PRIVATE OUTHOUSE. THUS THE CHILDREN WILL NOT DISCOVER IT THE NEXT TIME THEY PLAY IN IT. THIS IS A GREAT IDEA. THANKS.
LOL! What great foresight! We never thought about that. Just one more reason this is such an innovative idea.
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The sandbox deck is cool but the hinged lid looks very heavy for grandmas and kids alike. I can see strong potential for injury when attempting to open or close the lid. However, a safe solution can be made by using a roller or sliding mechanism. That way you can just slide the cover off and have your side deck.
That’s a clever idea to have the top slide or roll. If you figure out how to do it, please share it with us and our fans. We’re always open to seeing variations of the ideas we provide for you so feel free to share your designs. Stay safe!
It would make a lot more sense to waterproof the cover. Once the sand gets wet (sprinklers or rain) sand takes forever to dry out.
Good point, Fred. We were wondering if you ever figured out a way to waterpoof the cover? If so, leave us your thoughts.
You couldn’t use a waterproof sealant to keep water out?
I imagine a waterproof sealant would help preserve the wood,but not necessarily preventing the water from getting through to the sand. What do you think?
For weather proofing, lay a $ store tablecloth on top of sand.