DIY Covered Sandbox with Bench Seating

How to build a DIY covered sandbox with bench seating. Yep, that's simple and easy. A backyard sandbox gives kids a perfect place to build sandcastles, dig for treasure or play with all of their favorite beach toys. I like watching my kids have so much fun without having to pack up the car to go to the beach. The lid
can be folded down when not in use to double as the cover. It is small enough to fit in the tightest of backyards yet large enough that multiple children can play at the same time. The two by material used for the base is sturdy enough to withstand years of hard play by the most enthusiastic youngster. A coat of deck stain inside and out will help it last even longer. The free plans listed on the website includes a shade canopy not featured in this video.
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"Lone Trail" by Silent Partner Downloaded from the KZbin music library

[@Lynae-v4o]

Our boys have a huge tractor tire sandbox thanks to our awesome neighbor!!!

[@Dan-qh6nc]

How much would you charge for that? I have someone wanting to pay me to build it for them.

[@stephenmaryland7939]

I like how he is wearing ear protection but his kid is right beside there playing with no ear protection. lol .. great vid tho

[@SmallestWorkshopGH]

You big kid, who is enjoying it more you or the babe 👍😀😜

[@rebeccamillard5962]

I came across this video and just made this project and loved it! Thank you!

[@Onemanband410899]

Boy, it sure is gonna be hard to put this thing together... *Pitch Meeting Intro Sound Plays* Actually, it's gonna be super easy. Barely an inconvenience.

[@BoRanson]

Nice. I dumped two tons of sand at the edge of our yard for my kids back on the 80's. There was no box so they didn't have boundaries. That's what I told people anyway

[@simplyeasydiy]

+Bo Ranson and that's all people need to know. hehe.

[@ripplesphere1016]

Speaks too fast when explaining stuff......What would you suggesting re sizing for a 4 kids sandbox?

[@nikoshova6866]

Hi, what's your sandbox size inside? thanks :)

[@kasparsm7964]

I made sand box for kids similar stile 5 years ago from 1x6's - still not rotten even in our wet Baltic climate.

[@jojojuarez2999]

Hey stan trying to figure out how to do this but not loose any sand box space maybe have the benches hang outside of sand box

[@margaritistakiskailos]

Great idea great project ! Thank you for sharing

[@tooljunkie555]

"sand man stan" or is it "stan the sand man" goodnstuff man. I built my daughter a Sandbox last year never put a lid on it though I think I'm going to check out the plans for this lid I like it

[@vladimirbaditescu1578]

Just great! Can't wait for new material!

[@bobheaney211]

Thanks for sharing, I'll be replicating this over here in the UK.

[@geovanninavarro5326]

Quedó muy bien. Gracias. Gracias.

[@simplyeasydiy]

+Geovanni Navarro Usted apuesta. Gracias.

[@Shooter617]

Is there a video somewhere for the toy box in the background?

[@andressalas4266]

Nice! Like the folding top to turn into a bench seat! Plus when it's closed, keeps the critters from using as a litter box! Been there before! 😕 Cheers!

[@letymontes8989]

You make it look so simple!! Thank you!!

[@mjribes]

I just made my kids a sabdpit out of a set of 6ft sleepers. Solid, heavy and so easy to make

[@jonathanwalker2543]

Man, I'm really enjoying your videos, especially the frequency. This is probably something I'll have to build soon since my wife and I are having a daughter in a couple months. Also, as a fellow FL resident, it is cool to see projects done in the same climate.

[@simplyeasydiy]

+Jonathan Walker Thanks, I try to upload every Thursday. Sometimes I don't make it but I've been pretty consistent this year. Congrats on your daughter. I have three. If you need the cut list and materials they will be listed on my website when your ready. One of them has the shade canopy listed with it.

[@billgreen2088]

Plans / dimensions available?

[@americavlogs891]

como se trabaja la caoba y como se pule

[@ruiteixeira9802]

Very nice job!! Thank you for sharing!

[@joelpmclean]

Made this today, took around 2h, including sanding down every board pretty well (poor lumber selection today!)

[@sharonjh91284]

Joel McLean I'm considering this project. How much did the supplies cost you? If you don't mind sharing.

[@joelpmclean]

Papas1109 honestly i can't quite remember, easy to price out on the home Depot website tho I would think

[@gama6749]

Love this!

[@Mydrumcoach]

How much did the project cost overall?

[@simplyeasydiy]

Can't remember. It was awhile back.

[@itzmeagain8011]

Now my kids are grown up it almost makes me want more so I can make one - - almost! Love the idea of the seat back. Thanks Stan.

[@kuochen5709]

Great instructions!

[@Uncle_Buzz]

#herodad

[@lucasalexandre9083]

muito legal, gostei

[@simplyeasydiy]

Obrigado, feliz que você gostou.

[@Alabdulaly]

Mix some cinnamon with the sand and you keep the nasty bugs away from the sand

[@simplyeasydiy]

+Ibrahim Al Abdulaaly Oh yes, I've heard of this in passing. I'm assuming you've tried it and it works yes?

[@Alabdulaly]

+Stan Sullivan not personally but I came across it on the family handyman magazine

[@marquizzo]

This is fantastic, thanks for sharing! The only thing I'll probably modify on mine is that I'd like the seat of the bench not to cover so much of the sand. I'll probably make the side-boards longer to make the seat "float" outside of the play area.

[@gama6749]

this is a great video, I'm going to try to make a sand pit like this in my backyard but have it double for Indian style mud wrestling. My son will love this hopefully. Mahalo. Will call it #LucaśSandBox

[@geovanninavarro5326]

Por favor subtitulos en español. Gracias

[@simplyeasydiy]

+Geovanni Navarro Seguro, es un montón de trabajo que hacer que tú. Dame días Vai.

[@simplyeasydiy]

+Geovanni Navarro Subtítulos en español están cargados y listos. Quisiera saber cómo salieron.

[@ADAMJAYSLATTER]

Nice job Stan! Simple is sometimes best.