If You Don’t Have A Big Backyard Or Patio, Try Making A Stock Tank Pool
As a kid, I wanted my parents to put a pool in our backyard so badly. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough space in our backyard, and as I got older, I learned just how expensive it can be to maintain and use a backyard pool.
However, we found other ways to keep cool during the summertime, such as using kiddie pools and running around with our sprinklers on.
There are so many alternative options people use instead of building in-ground pools in their backyard, and one of the recent trending DIY pools is stock tank pools.
If you’ve never heard of stock tank pools, they are small pools made from tanks that farmers often use to give water to their livestock, like horses and cattle. They’re round, usually made of metal, and can be found two to ten feet wide in diameter.
People have started using larger stock tanks measuring about eight to ten feet wide and two feet deep as mini pools for their homes and backyards.
Obviously, these tanks aren’t meant to be pools, and if you only fill them up with hose water occasionally, they’ll get pretty dirty, and you won’t want to sit in them.
So why are people creating pools out of stock tanks? They’re much cheaper than your standard above-ground or in-ground pool and take up less space.
There are ways you can level up a stock tank pool so it can function more like a pool meant to keep you clean and cool!
Also, a stock tank pool will add the perfect look to your backyard if you’re into a more rustic home vibe.
olga_demina – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only
They’re versatile and customizable, so you can paint them any color you want! They’re also quite easy to install for the summer and put away when it’s no longer swim weather.
Before purchasing a stock tank and turning it into a pool, be sure to do a bit of research. You want to ensure you can place it appropriately in your backyard or patio.
Remember that some areas require specific permits or permission from your town to put in a stock tank pool if the size deems it an ‘above-ground pool.’
You’ll also want to remember that if your area experiences extreme winter weather conditions, you’ll need to be prepared to drain and put away your stock tank pool before it gets too cold, as it may not be able to withstand harsh conditions.
You can keep your stock tank pool clean by purchasing chlorinating tablets in the water and routinely removing debris with a pool skimmer.
You can also routinely scrub down the sides of the pool with a pool brush. There are accessible small pool filter pumps to buy online as well.
So many people have gotten incredibly creative with their stock tank pools, building an edge around the pool to sit on and dip your feet in, painting it with fun colors and designs, turning it into a hot tub, etc.
The possibilities are endless with a stock tank pool, and if you’re looking to take a dip this summer without an expensive in-ground pool in your yard, a stock tank may be the perfect fit for you. Enjoy!
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