DIY Standing Sandbox

My little one has been asking for a sandbox. We don’t have a ton of outdoor space, and I wanted to find a solution that she would love. So I came up with the following.

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Tools & Materials

  • Measuring Tape
  • Miter Saw
  • Drill or Impact Driver
  • Outdoor screws
  • Pencil
  • Storage tote
  • 3 qty – 8′ 2×6 lumber
  • 2″ Outdoor screws
  • 1 bag of play sand
  • Spray Paint

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Cut list:

  • (4) 18″ Boards – these will be the short inside boards along the side of the bin.
  • (2) 32″ Boards – these will be the longest boards along the side of the bin.
  • (4) 20″ Boards – these will be the outside legs

**all dims are subject to change based on the bin you purchase. See pictures below.



How TO:

Step 1: Create a box with (2) 32″ long pieces and (2) 18″ pieces.

Step 2: Add (2) 18″ Supports on the bottom of the box you just created!

Step 3: Add leg on each corner along the longest sides. Screw into the box. I did about 3 per leg.

Step 4: Paint and style your desired way.

Step 5: Add sand and toys!


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