When the weather is too hot, we all look for ways to refresh ourselves. Those who are fortunate enough to have a swimming pol in they backyard can chill in the pool all they long and beat the summer heat. But, who says that you have to be really rich to have a pool in the yard? Just like with everything else, there are cheaper alternative to making a pool for your backyard. And you will be able to agree with these after you see some Low Budget DIY Pools that you will love to make.
Yes, DIY lovers, you can make your own pool without spending a fortune. There are many options of how to do make a pool, depending on the materials used. For instance, you can make a pool out of a galvanized stock tank. One such tank pool won’t cost you much. And you just need to be creative with arranging wooden panels or stones around the tank. Find the best spot for it in your yard, add an umbrella close to it to add some shade when you need and relax and refresh yourself during the summer days. Here are several such ideas.
Low Budget DIY Pools
If you have the chance, you can also make a waterfall that falls directly into the pool.
Besides making a pool out of a galvanized tank, you can also make one with the use of pallets. When the tank is surrounded with pallets, you instantly create a wooden deck raised about two feet high from the ground. This gives you the chance to sit and relax by the pool while enjoying some summer snacks or cocktails. So, if you want to make one such pallet pool, create square wooden frames around the pool and fit them further with loads of pallet slats in alternating vertical and horizontal patterns to create an external flooring. Make some stairs at one of the corners to make it reaching the deck more easier.
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The hot weather will be present for the next couple of months, so how about you make a pool for your yard to beat the summer heat? The above ideas are just some of the many possible ways of how to make a pool without spending a fortune. Let us know in the comments which one do you prefer, the galvanized tank pool or the pallet pool. And of course don’t forget to stay up to date with the content of Top Dreamer to find many other budget friendly ideas for your outdoor space.