Dual Purpose More Than Just A Backyard Deck – Coolest DIY Project Ever!
Round Up The Children and Encourage Them to Dream Big – Sand Castles That Is!
Remember the days of playing in the sand? Did you have your own sandbox when you were old enough to sit up and build sand castles and shovel the sand not only all over yourself but all over the “place?” Well, there are sandboxes and then there are sandboxes! I’ve never seen anything like it, but I LOVE this one [and the next one featured – WOW!]. I’ll bet you’re wondering, “Where’s the sand?”
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First things first. Check it out. What you see here is actually the cover to the sandbox! Thus, the sand is inside! So how does this work? Well, it gets even more exciting.
See the highest 2×4 on the right-hand side? That’s actually a handle! When you lift up on the handle, it opens to the sandbox. Then that 2×4 serves as the lift elevation to make an adjacent deck to the sandbox!
But where’s the sand? What does it look like when you open it?
TO SEE SANDBOX WHEN OPENED – CLICK ON PAGE 2!
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.