Build a Swimming Pool From Recycled Pallets in 9 Easy Steps!
Why would you want a swimming pool? Well, the real question probably is why wouldn’t you want a swimming pool? Who says having a swimming pool in your home requires a big budget? We’ve featured dumpster diving before as one low-cost way of creating family pools, but here’s a cheaper project… Of course, it’s the humble pallet again! A […]
Create a Fun Strawbale Pool in 7 Fun Steps
Who needs the fortune to have a pool at home when you can DIY one at a cheaper cost? All you need is to get strawbales (and a good amount of space), and you can build your own swimming pool together with family or friends… And we think the kids (and kids at heart) will […]
Building an Inexpensive Above-Ground Swimming Pool: 3 Essential Components
How would you like to have a great-looking above-ground swimming pool in your yard this summer? As with all things, the quality of the swimming pool that you can have depends on your budget. If you simply want to escape the summer heat, you can make this DIY cheap pallet swimming pool. However, if you intend to transform […]
How to Build an Inexpensive Above Ground Plunge Pool in 6 Easy Steps
Has the summer heat got you daydreaming of spending all day in a pool? Opting for a beach resort to indulge in such activities is undoubtedly an option, but it often comes with a significant price tag. And the feasibility of making frequent visits becomes challenging when you, like most people, are occupied with a regular work […]
Build a natural swimming pond – Pt 4
The (W)hole Disaster! If this is the first time you’ve read my blog, here’s a quick summary – We are a family with three young children (two with disabilities). I got the idea into my head to build a natural swimming pond for them. We’ve found our location and chosen our pond liner. Now we […]
Build a natural swimming pond – Pt 3
Snakes and ladders! Yes, this is kind of what I had in mind. Well sure… bigger and finished but I’m sure you get the idea. Read on, fellow travellers. There is a sound logic behind all this. Just ask my husband… The adventure continues – So, with three little kids involved, we’ve decided to build a […]
Build a natural swimming pond – Pt 5
The (W)hole Disaster Continues… Even if you’ve been paying close attention as you’ve followed my journey into the unknown, you’re forgiven if you’ve lost track of where I’m at. Even I’ve lost track of where I’m at ? A quick recap is undoubtedly warranted… In the beginning there was an idea. That idea was to […]
Build a natural swimming pond – Pt 2
Location, location, location… We live on 100 acres, so technically, we could have located our swimming pond in a thousand different locations. The reality however was that we needed the pond close to the house. Not all of our children are water safe, so we either swim with them, or stay at the waters edge. […]