Backyard sandbox

Nothing says "childhood" like summertime and sandboxes. Not only is the sandbox a great place for your kids to learn the fine art of sandcastle building, truck driving, and sharing, it's also a gathering center for the community of...

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…

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

Cover your sandboxes folks. Don't go through the shame, worry and hysteria of a fecal CATastrophy. Check out my build of a simple and cheap solution that takes care of a number of sandbox sins. Thanks to this blogger Valerie for the idea.

How to build a simple, durable and classic DIY wood sandbox that will look good in any backyard. You can make this in an afternoon.

Happy March, everyone! No sweeter words have been spoken. It’s time for getting outside, digging in the dirt, getting some much needed sunshine, and a less-news-more-focusing on the happy time of the year. It might still be cold where you are, and I’m pretty convinced we are still in store for another snow storm, but I’m going to seize our 60 degree days each time God gives them to us. I originally shared this DIY years ago (was it really May of 2018?!), but with the changing t

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

Kids love sandboxes! They provide a safe outdoor space for them to get messy and creative in. The best part is it will get them out of the house and offer them hours of entertainment with very little attention needed from you! When we built our sandbox a few years ago I thought to myself, this is Pinterest worthy! Since then I've had quite a few moms ask me about it, so I'd like to share how we did it! First I'd like to say that this is quite possibly one of the most expensive sandboxes ever…

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.