It may be the middle of winter, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about DIY projects for the spring and summer!
Often, the best crafts and projects are made for kids. They can have lovely interactive components, colorful features, and fun displays, and are great for outdoor activities, like the incredible "water table" that this dad made for his baby.
Below, Imgur user GavTown shows the steps that he went through to build an adorable little sandpit for his daughter.
The best part about the finished sandbox is perhaps that it has a lovely closable deck, on which his daughter can sit and play on.
This dad got his inspiration from home improvement magazine Better Homes and Gardens, but there are definitely other design plans that you can follow, if you are ever interested in building your own sandpit.
Scroll further to see how the sandpit was made, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Imgur user GavTown recently took inspiration from Better Homes and Gardens and decided to build a sandpit from scratch.
He got his hands on a truckload of timber and pine decking, and got to work.
First, he laid out the base of the sandpit.
He used three treated pine sleepers, and two other planks to square it all up.
Next, he measured and spaced out the base decking. He even got help from his little supervisor!
Afterward, it was time to fit the pine screws into the base decking.
According to the dad, the "ribbed side" of the sleeper planks should face downward on the decking, to better release moisture.
Next, it came time to paint all the battens, side lengths, and supports.
He used five different color palettes, which are all featured prominently in Wes Anderson's films, which his wife adores.
After laying out the side supports and battens, he fixed the corners down with pine screws.
After bordering the sandpit with frames on all sides, it was time to put the weed matting in place, which would help prevent the sand from washing away.
Brackets were put on to hold the center support on either side, after which the top deck was marked and spaced out carefully.
In total, there are 18 panels laid out on the top deck.
The final step was to assemble the top deck for seating.
And voilà! Here's what the final sandbox looks like, when the top deck opens up.
The deck can also conveniently close up, which is great for safety measures.
Would your kids or grandkids enjoy something like this in their backyard? Let us know in the comments below.
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