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QuestionHow long does it usually take to build a good-sized fort?Community AnswerAbout one to three hours, depending on the size of the fort and how many people are building it.
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QuestionCan I bring tacos inside the fort?Community AnswerYes. You can bring whatever you want inside your fort.
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QuestionCan you sleep in the snow fort?Community AnswerYou can take a short nap if you have warm enough clothes, but you should not sleep out in the cold for an extended period.
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QuestionIs there a way to make a roof without it collapsing?Community AnswerLay a piece of plywood over the top and shovel a couple inches of snow on it.
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QuestionHow many inches of snow should there be to build the fort?Community AnswerIt depends on how big you want the fort to be. For a small fort, you would need about 6 to 10 inches of snow. For a big fort, you would need anywhere from 14 inches to 20 inches.
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QuestionWill a non-LED, four-battery night lamp work inside the snow fort?Community AnswerIt should work. LED does still work better, but non-LED works fine as well.
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QuestionHow can I make a snow fort if there is not a lot of snow?Community AnswerUse other elements for support, like fallen branches.
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QuestionWhat should I do to make it very strong from the outside so other kids can't destroy it?Community AnswerPack the snow very tightly so it cannot be destroyed.
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QuestionHow can I build a snow fort if I don't get a lot of snow?Community AnswerYou may just have to build a smaller fort or just a wall of snow (or a half-circle) instead of a whole fort.
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QuestionHow long will my snow fort stay?Community AnswerIf it doesn't get warm and met, a well-constructed fort could last for about 2 weeks.
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QuestionI have only one arm. Can I still build a fort?Community AnswerYes. It might just take a little more time, or maybe somebody could help you.
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QuestionHow long will it take for me to take the ice out?Community AnswerIt depends how quickly you work. It could take less than an hour or a few hours.
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QuestionI'm over 80. Will it take me longer to build a snow fort?Community AnswerMost likely, but it depends on what kind of shape you're in. If you need to, get someone to help you.
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QuestionWhat if I keep falling over?Community AnswerThen you need to secure it more. Try putting something like a chair next to it, to keep it from falling while it dries.
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QuestionCan I build one with a couple inches of snow?Community AnswerMost likely, no. You would probably need a bit more snow than that to make a durable/quality fort.
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QuestionWhat is the most efficient way to build a snow fort?Community AnswerFollow the instructions listed in the article above.
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QuestionHow do I make traps for my snow fort?Community AnswerYou can partially bury a shovel and then when people step on it, snow will fly at their face.
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QuestionCan I make a snow fort out of water?Community AnswerNo. If you made a fort out of water, then it would be a water fort, not a snow fort.
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QuestionWhat can I do if my snow fort collapses?Community AnswerTry to find where you built it and make another entrance. Or you can simply use the snow from that one and make it in another place.
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QuestionDoes the fort have to be 4 feet tall? Can it be about 3 feet so my head can poke over the top so I can throw snowballs?Community AnswerFour feet is the ideal height for a snow fort, but every snow fort is different and has different needs to be met by the builder. In short, yes, a snow fort can be any size.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have a basket or containers?Community AnswerUse a watering can or pail.
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QuestionHow can I make snow blocks without a container?Community AnswerIt would also work to mold a block in your hands as you would do with a snowball, though using a container is much more effective in my experience.
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QuestionWhat if I build it at school, and my mom won't let me bring food coloring?Community AnswerAsk an art teacher if he or she has some watercolor paint you could use.
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QuestionWhat can I do to keep my pets from knocking it over?Community AnswerKeep your pet inside. If you have to let it out, then keep it away from your fort.
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QuestionDoes it have to be below freezing to build a snow fort?Community AnswerYes. If it's not below freezing, then the snow will melt.
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QuestionWhere can I get the right LED lights?Community AnswerYou could use some of your family's Christmas lights if you have them available. Those are most commonly LED lights.
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QuestionHow will I know if it is sturdy enough?Community AnswerMake a small test wall, and punch, kick, or throw snowballs at it a few times. Use progressively more strength and you'll see how sturdy your fort is.
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QuestionCan I eat food inside my snow fort?Community AnswerSure. You can do whatever you like inside your snow fort.
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QuestionHow can I build a snow fort with four inches of snow that isn't dense?Community AnswerYou probably have to wait for more snow that is dense. You need snow to work with before you can build a fort.
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QuestionCan I build a snow fort if the snow is mushy and wet?Community AnswerIt is not easy. If you pack tightly enough, you can squeeze the water out of the snow and leave a clump in your hand to work with.
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