DIY STOCK TANK POOL + DECK

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HOLY WOW DOES IT FEEL GOOD TO CREATIVELY COME BACK TO MYSELF. I am so proud (even though it isn't perfect) for turning this thought into reality. I genuinely tear up every time I come out because it's a permanent makeover - no more re-visiting, no more re-doing...it's there to stay for all the memories to create. Happy Sunday you beautiful humans! I will see you soon for another DIY.
For those who are actually reading this description, this project kicked my butt in so many ways on and off screen. I challenged myself to give myself a win in between the "fails" even if they were small. From playing fetch with the dogs for 10 minutes to feeding my desert squirrels and recentering back to the present. I know we all have our own ish and go through our own highs and lows but man, please try to remember this is all temporary and to breathe baby.
Loving you xx,
R
Helpful Tutorials:
Original Patio Makeover: • DIY Backyard Makeover ...
Pool Filter Video # 1 I watched: • Expert DIY Stock Tank ...
Pool Filter Video # 2 I watched: • Intex Sand Filter Sett...
L I N K S
...affiliate unless stated otherwise...
Pool paint: amzn.to/3PTIZol
Red Guard: homedepot.sjv.io/gbEkJA
Metal adhesion paint I am not going to link because I don't think it worked...
6 ft stock tank: homedepot.sjv.io/6bN5nG
White thinset: homedepot.sjv.io/LPgaMZ
"Haystack" grout: homedepot.sjv.io/zaV9P6
Advantage lumber Teak decking: buy.advantagelumber.com/colle...
INTEX Pool Filter I used: amzn.to/3QHMjnF
INTEX extra pieces to lock/unlock: amzn.to/3pBTwJO
Deck tape: homedepot.sjv.io/7mNkJA
Mini cactus and white pots from Home Depot
Rusted mini door from Shop 62 Thrift Shop
Rusted key gifted to me from Lindsey
"Be Still And Know" from my friend Laney: www.pineandbirch.co/
The variety of terracotta pots are a mixture of pots that were on the property and some I thrifted from my favorite swap meet out here in Joshua Tree called "Sky Village Swap"
E Q U I P M E N T
Camera Tripod: amzn.to/3BshwGE
Canon Point and Shoot: amzn.to/3oGNaZc
Memory Card: amzn.to/3cFYyBS
Microphone: amzn.to/3zFUs5M
Sigma Lens: amzn.to/3bf4guh
iPhone Tripod: amzn.to/3OSknvG
C O N T A C T
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Facebook / rachelmetzblog
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[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

There she is - good to have you back Rachel Metz xx.

[@danadz2383]

So good to see you working on your place. Love this space!

[@marileemuniz2513]

Love it!! 👏🥰

[@nayerie24]

Even I was getting a little emotional seeing this come together, I can’t imagine the wave of feelings going through you since this is your home that’s coming together with your own two hands ❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Right!! So much hard work

[@evie6811]

Blurring feet with ass out cracks me the hell up! 😂 Loving all your vids and can’t wait to see the trailer (and all future projects) come to life! 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha thank you xx.

[@UrOnlyWarning]

Good Lord I was watching this...( FABULOUS PROJECT BTW.).. BUT I COULDNT HELP WONDERING WHY I now FELT SO much CLOSEr TO THE CREATOR. 😳🥤😬🍿🤣👍🏾like WHOLE AZZ CRACK A LACKn here woo, which was fine but 🤏🏾😧But😏😮found 😯myself 😲 think😬N... omgawd is ... She..... Gonna..... Bend..... Overrr?..... Rrrrr 🥤😳🍿 yes she is lmCao. I have to say ITS REFRESHING TO SEE ONE COMFORTABLE IN THEIR OWN SKIN!!!! So you go girl... 🥳It all turned out Fab U Lous Had to rewatch to get all the steps though thanks for sharing. 😬👍🏾 🦂💗DaDutchess💫 'There's no, Simple answers to Complex Questions ⁉️ Listening Simply Lessens tht Complexity.

[@falconofthesun]

I can feel your rejuvenated soul thriving in this reno. The fact that the tiles fit perfectly without measuring is like all your ancestors are on your side ❤️

[@stacybroussard3097]

Yes🙏 So Incredibly Happy and Excited for Rachel ✌️❤️✌️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Ugh, it feels good to finally creatively come back to myself.

[@lorahietala3532]

I love how this came together!

[@CasandraReece]

The blurring out of your feet took me out😂 This is such a nice space, Rachel! You should be very proud

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! I am!

[@bartoszzart6870]

Yeah, me too! Rachel, maybe you shoud visit podologist/podiatrist - thwy can help 😉 Great makeover! Those tiles are amazing! 😍

[@meshiawriter]

That looks like such a chill spot! I would love something like that for my kids in the backyard, well done!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for watching!

[@luordonez657]

Love my dosis of Rachel. Making me happy seeing her become the happy resilient women she inspires other woman from her platform! Go girl!! We love u!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Appreciate you being here.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Appreciate you being here.

[@carongover8889]

Your make-overs are truly the best thing you do! This space is just outstanding.. the vibe, the view... you must be so elated and proud to say: "Yeah, I did that!". The accomplishment of a sense of permanence is something I truly appreciate since all I've done is move my whole life and a sense of permanence and community is what I crave. Just moved from South Africa to Scotland and looking forward to experiencing a piece of that myself. You are a true boss-babe with your tribe over there. Super happy for you and your journey, you are who you're meant to be now... 💖

[@Jen_S_Hassler1258]

I knew that tile was going to look amazing, but I had no idea it would look THIS amazing!! It fits everything you made perfectly, and the tile access panel is... Ugh, I need a new adjective here. Perfect? Flawless? Genius, definitely genius. I'm only old enough to be a very young mama to you, but I do feel like a very proud mama watching you create your dream home. Thank you so much for being you and for sharing your journey with us. Much love to you, my favorite wild woman! 🫂🥰

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Gosh thank you!

[@marileemuniz2513]

Yesss girl I wait for her to come back I love it!!! To see you go it is a pleasure!! That was so cool how you did everything I really love those tiles and those stairs!! I always been a fan of yours can’t wait to see you on tv next taking over Desert homes!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@ritalama3397]

Wow! I so love this! What a fabulous area to just chill. Rachel you’ve outdone yourself! 🥰

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@maggs810]

Rachel!! This is looking wonderful. Well done. This is such a beautiful relaxing space.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

A really organic, innovative, creative design Rach. Just ❤️ it all.

[@addisonmadison5989]

I have been loving this journey. Thanks for sharing. Love the pool moment.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for being here xx.

[@lydiacongdon8135]

Just in love. That's all there is to say about this stunning project ❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@SorelleAmore]

I lurve the design and final product

[@suburbanjo4342]

The pool and deck are beautiful! Love it

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@samantharowley125]

I love it Rachel! It's just so you...a great design and Voila, a great space to hang out.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you xx.

[@flamingoliz]

I love this, it's so sweet and so you. Love the corner tile cover too. It's awesome seeing you back at your place creating!

[@lindysmith13]

Wow, paradise for sure! It sounds like you will never run out of projects out there in the desert. Have fun.

[@divorcedbisexual]

Just looking at such fine job I too am very excited. 😊

[@MorganScheer]

Such a cool space. You've definitely earned it 👏🏻

[@nellachavez7298]

Soo stinkin cute!!

[@nikolawright1241]

This looks incredible! You really don’t need and huge pool to cool down. The space looks amazing and your property is coming together so we’ll. I just love it and your style 🔥

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Nikola!

[@twistedfrannie9311]

You are inspiring ❤️ Love this build.

[@chrisvolkoff5819]

This was fantastic watching it be created! Thanks for taking me along. I can imagine many hours of joy, peace, fun and relaxing happening in that lovely corner.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love and watching!

[@kellyfields3061]

It's so picture perfected and so you the detail of the tile around the pool itself beautiful touch. Can't wait to see more.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks Kelly!

[@dawnpakstas4650]

Wow! You do great work Rachel! You and your girls rock!😍🇨🇦

[@ValGom]

It ALWAYSSSS amazes me how easy breezy you make everything look even though I know some sweat and maybe tears went into it all. You never miss on the design aspect either.. all that to say; I love love love how it turned out!!! Hella good vibes ❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you very much!

[@lenesvingel4450]

Whatching your channel is like a window into an exotic world, I never knew excisted: Desert Beautiful. Love the gritty, rustic gorgeousness of it. And your cool pool moment is stunning.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Appreciate you xx.

[@lindadelacy9516]

OMG!!! the blue of the pool with those beautiful tiles...absolutely gorgeous!!! I just love what you're creating!! xxoo

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Linda!

[@eskimoki9630]

This looks amazing!! Great vision, love how it turned out😍

[@cherylcerkan2176]

Love this so much! The style, the colors & the materials. Love everything about it! Great video!😁👍

[@marciashindler1917]

Beautiful job! Congratulations!

[@soupafleye]

the tile is wayyyyy tooo cute! omg u guys did amazing! good job rachel

[@jeennnxo]

Your style keeps getting better and better 😍😍 adore that tile!

[@veronicam.hernandez5351]

You did a great job! It's so beautiful!

[@sileigh1]

I absolutely love this makeover. I can't wait to get my own pool

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

❤️‍🔥

[@CarmenCosta6570]

Wooouuuw, honey... what an amazing job you all did there!!!! I love it, you really created Paradise for yourself...♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Jayne-co1ob]

I’m a college student and am not doing any home makeovers lol but these videos motivate me to study & get my work done! Thanks Rachel 🤍🤍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@nottheone582]

this is fab!! absolutely dreamy rachel. Sorry to hear about the rain damage from the storm - was wondering how you held up! I am currently waterproofing all the seams in my airstream so I feel your pain :) looking forward to the next one! xo

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for watching xx.

[@restorebeautyfinds4180]

Such a cute space for you and your friends to hang around. I love , love the terracotta planters, you should start a line to sell .

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🥰

[@christy406]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ohsillybeans]

The pool doesn't just match with the sky, it also compliments the surrounding landscape!! This turned out amazing!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@almabiermann]

god i love it! it looks like the perfect space to just vibe

[@nichelebrownlee1471]

so cool. love the tile.

[@bingsim]

That looks so glorious and such a peaceful place to hang. Great work ladies.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate you Claire!

[@autumnmott24]

BABES! It turned out so good! The tile is incredibe and I hope it lasts forever!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@xxCatBugxx]

Love the feet blurring!!! Made me chuckle

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha

[@RapnFreshD]

this is so stunning !!1 I'm crying I wanna go on vacation in this little space

[@hnycreek]

I just LOVE this!!! Great job Rachel!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@madelynpierce4315]

Omg I've been so excited for this flip!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It's here!

[@emills767]

My absolute favorite!

[@ozzy1117]

The blurred out feet is to funny 😁😁. By the way heads up you missed a foot when you were painting the floor white. Patio/ stock tank pool corner came out awesome. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lindacruikshank2656]

So creative you are Rachel

[@mishao3215]

You blew it out of the stadium. Such a beautiful job. Nice to see you at it again. Looking forward to future Rachel projects.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate you xx.

[@megaamold9597]

LOVE. THIS. So damn pretty! The flagstone bottom of the pool was such a great design choice!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@martiereyes384]

This was an awesome idea, love it.!!🎊

[@stacybroussard3097]

WOW Rachel, It looks AMAZING 🤩 NICE JOB RACHEL AND ALLIE✌️✌️✌️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@sammybrown4680]

That's a awesome build. Great eye for what can be.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Omg love the tile!!!!! Everything

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@anaellemarie_]

Literally this looks so good!!!! Loooooove

[@olgaortiz746]

Beautiful gurl !!!! You did it again, fabulss I'm Soo happy for you...

[@aileenmorey1079]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! It's ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! That tiled corner cover?!? **Chef's KISS**

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@christieknotts1281]

I absolutely love this!!! Definitely has given me so ideas on building one for myself!! Thank you so much for sharing your mini paradise with us…

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yay!

[@katieburgins1951]

Such a zen space! ❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@shirleycarter2451]

Wow girl you've pulled this out the bag, it's amazing and those tiles are gorgeous and your skill in cutting those slabs of rock is just💋😘🤩🤩🤩 Can't see why you'd ever want to change this...xxx

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@teresabell1014]

Great ideas, nice pool , love the tile. I love my stock tank pool. I cut a pool noodle and slipped over the pools edge to rest my neck on. My dog has his own stock tank pool, because Houston Texas is hot !!!

[@KarolineHinz]

I love absolutely everything about this!!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@terrypierce1661]

Love and the place is looking fantastic

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks Terry!

[@Courtnicolenorris]

Rachel I’m soooo obsessed! This is what I want to execute next summer and this was all I needed :) seriously you are amazing. Also happiness looks so good on you!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@953orion]

So happy to see pretty progress at your abode! Love ya! 💚

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! Me too!

[@denises9426]

This is so beautiful. So YOU. Thank you as always for sharing. La La La you! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Pg-kx2gy]

Its beautiful.

[@BasilGab]

It's so emotional watching you create your dream life. It looks incredible

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you, I'm really proud.

[@veronicaronnie]

This is AMAZING. I am so impressed and inspired.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@dreesebrownlee6]

A-MAZINGggggggggggg!!! I have a pool but these stock tank pools are awesome, I low key wish I had one. Love how you tiled it💓

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for this!

[@kristenj4168]

Love this little space so much! I am so loving this badass Metz. She is aspirational.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@mariannerady1137]

The cute tiles makes this extra special

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you xx.

[@cynthia425]

This is so cute! 😻

[@SimplySierra94]

🤗❤️👌🏽Ohhhhh Lawdy! You three always killing it with your extreme makeovers! Freaking amazing! Also love all the swim wear and cover ups are all super cute!

[@kam8310]

Love it....RM YOU KEEP ROCKIN OUT!!!💝

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love you! Thank you!

[@Tay_Wanders]

This looks so good. Like everything you do. Loving watching you make this property so incredibly gorgeous. 🤍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate you xx.

[@HowToWithCraig]

Cool pool! You rule!

[@kathrynmicheli3375]

Super creative but u always are! Best stockpiling pool ever!

[@tomboyz151]

It looks so relaxing~ 😄 And that tiled rim is gorgeous!!! 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@sososo2881]

You ALWAYS kill it!! Looks so good!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love you xx.

[@charlottewright6569]

Looks amazing! 🤩

[@valarya]

you've outdone yourself with this one, WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!! 😍😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@catarinarodrigues591]

You really are absolutely amazing! I wish I had the courage to do such things… you really are unstoppable!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You got this xx.

[@AdvantageLumber]

Your stock tank pool and teak deck turned out great! Glad we could be a part of this project, the teak deck looks great!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It's the best part!

[@JozanneAb]

Wow this turned out so beautiful 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much xx.

[@julieweist1071]

SO GOOD😍 now I’m thinking of ways to have an outdoor oasis now😍😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

A little slice of heaven.

[@sharellfreeman2380]

This was amazing!! I love how this turned out. I get so excited every time you complete another area on your property!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for watching!

[@sharellfreeman2380]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz You're welcome....Thank you for sharing! You're so empowering for us women!!!

[@artistic.and.autistic]

i love the tiles so so much 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@itsdejalynn]

Rachel Metz!!! Your crazy amazing 🤩

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@AlyssyaMichele]

Omg Rachel! This is absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

This ... IS AMAZING!!