Best sand for sandboxes?
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Comments (1)I posted a reply about building a garden shed on this thread. I mentioned foundation. I have seen so many decks and small buildings through the years without a proper foundation and sure enough, they sag, lean, etc. You really DO have to put in the work for a foundation. It doesn't have to be a slab --- it can be concrete piers put down to whatever depth is code for your area (around here, in the frost belt, it is 38 inches).Then, you'll need proper joists for the building to sit on. Yes, it's work and expense but I guarantee, that building will start to sink within a year if not done properly....See MoreSandbox or a gravel pit?
Comments (1)Hi Rosioe, well, it s not an easy question really. In an ideal playground setting there should be the possibility for the child to create a landscape, not just mudpies. Therefore I always try to include a sandhill, a gravel pit, big stones (not to heavy-the child should be able to move them), wood (stems and planks) additionally I would grow a den for example from salix. If possible a watersource is fantastic! That takes a lot of space, I know. However, it really encourages much more crative play! Also it s going to serve your child much longer than a pit. I know playgrounds like this being visited by teens (not to smoke or anything, to play and build really). Generally I would definitly cut down on open gras area (which as playingfield is overrated) to realise such a project. Now I dont know how much space you have or how willingly you are to change your plans. If you put a gun to my head asking gravel or sand - i think i d go for sand! And if you can make it at least a tigny hill. And put a pot full of gavel next to it. Furthermore, I promise you your cats will use the sandbox as a litterbox. you can teach your son to throw out stuff that dosnt belong there with a shovel. Or you need to couver the sand ALL the time! All the best and happy playing!...See MoreColored sandbox sand?
Comments (3)AT the big home stores. And it's labeled "playground sand". But I haven't heard of colored sand yet. Here's something I found about how to color the sand yourself. http://www.ehow.com/how_4882598_color-playground-sand.html Here is a link that might be useful: Ace Hardware...See MoreBest trim to go with benjamin moore crown point sand hc-90 (ext)
Comments (0)We are changing our paint color on our exterior from hc-99 to hc-90 and are looking for a good trim color to go with it, but don't want a huge contrast. I know bm white dove "goes" well and we currently have Navajo white, but are looking for something more in-between or wondering if we should stick with Navajo? If you have any suggestions, we would appreciate it!...See Moresunny_wells_comcast_net
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