The Best 10 DIY Backyard Pool Ideas

The Best 10 DIY Backyard Pool Ideas

#6 Galvanized Stock Tank Pool

Galvanized Stock Tank Pool

Cathy and her husband wanted a chlorine-free pool big enough for the whole family to splash around in during the hot Santa Rosa summer. Hoping for something more attractive than a big vinyl tub, they finally decided on a galvanized steel stock tank.

See how to make one here: apartmenttherapy.com

#7 Another Pallet Wood Pool Idea

Another Pallet Wood Pool Idea

I consider myself really handy but I don’t think I would be confident in tackling a DIY swimming pool. That was until I saw this DIY pallet swimming pool that you could easily set up in an afternoon. Take a look at this awesome DIY swimming pool and get started before summer is over!

See how to make one here: sliptalk.com

#8 DIY Concrete Swimming Pool

DIY Concrete Swimming Pool

Building your own pool is not for everyone, but it can be done, with great results. When I got bids around $30,000 , the choice was to build it myself, or forget it. For around $7000, and a lot of work, my son and I built a very solid 13′ x 22′ x5′ oval concrete pool off our deck.

See how to build one here: instructables.com

#9 Above Ground Pool Turned Into An In Ground Pool

above-pool

You can sink an above ground pool and create a stunning inground pool for very little cost. You can pick up second hand above ground pools from craigslist for cheap.

See how here: coftable.com

#10 Hay Bale Swimming Pool

Hay Bale Swimming Pool

Outdoor swimming pools are as rare as a heatwave in this part of the world but these three lads came up with the perfect solution. By using bales of hay and some plastic, rope and water they’ve built the ideal pool for cooling down in the hot heat.

See how to make one here: mirror.co.uk