3 Ways to Make a Homemade Water Slide

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Updated: July 22, 2021

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Water slides are great fun for the whole family during the warmer months, and it’s pretty easy to make one at home using plastic sheeting. First, choose a gentle, grassy hill for the location of the water slide. Try to pick a hill with plenty of flat space at the top and bottom so that there is enough room to run up to the slide and then to land safely at the end. Next, choose heavy plastic sheeting for the water slide that’s at least 6 millimeters thick. This ensures that the water slide is durable and less susceptible to damage. Finally, use garden staples to secure the water slide once it’s rolled out on the hill. Pick U-shaped staples and insert these through the plastic and into the ground at even intervals down the slide. When the water slide is ready to use, pour some inexpensive dish soap onto the slide to make it more slippery. Then, turn the hose on and direct it at the start of the slide so that it easily flows down. For more tips on homemade water slides, like the best way to use the slide, read on!