It has finally hit 100 degrees here in our part of Texas.
Our little stock tank pool from Tractor Supply is just the ticket for keeping cool.
I linked it to my Home talk profile last summer.
They posted it to Pinterest.
I've answered a lot of questions on Hometalk but I thought I'd answer some of them here.
Then, I have some fun news to share with you.
1. How does it stay clean? Arlington water is pretty high in chlorine. It keeps the water just fine to the extent that we have never had to put any chemicals in the pool.
We do have a little pump.
It is the Intex, Krystal Clear Pump, model 603.
It is currently $65.00. The pump from last year didn't survive the winter. We got ours at the pool supply store.
The hoses are just flopped over the side. The ends thread through the hole in half of a cinder block so they don't flop out of the pool.
We do have a little pump.
It is the Intex, Krystal Clear Pump, model 603.
It is currently $65.00. The pump from last year didn't survive the winter. We got ours at the pool supply store.
The hoses are just flopped over the side. The ends thread through the hole in half of a cinder block so they don't flop out of the pool.
Last year the pool got a little gross two times.
We drained it and refilled it.
There are trees beneath the pool area in the lower level of the yard. The water drains into the trees and shrubs. I used a bucket to water flowers in the yard. We were in a pretty severe drought last summer and I didn't want any water to go to waste.
2. How do you drain the pool? There is a plug that comes with the stock tank but Bill took that out and installed little spigot.
3. How does the water stay cool? This summer hasn't been as hot as last summer. I think that yesterday was the hottest day so far.
The metal conducts the cold and heat.
The metal conducts the cold and heat.
The pool is not in the sun therefore it isn't getting hot during the day. In fact, I'm a little frustrated because I like the temperature to be around 85 degrees and it can't seem to get there.
We have had rain which cools it down as well.
4. Does the metal side get hot? It was a little warm to the touch last August in direct sunlight but a dribble of water cooled it down.
I would recommend running the hose over the sides if your pool has to be in the sun.
5. Is it slippery? No. I am not the most graceful dancer in the troupe and I have not had any problems. Rubber door mats lining the bottom would be a good idea if you are worried about slipping. I would do this if we had children in the pool.
6. Why did you choose decomposed granite for the surround? No reason except that it is affordable and Bill loves it. It coordinates with the other surfaces in the yard. Quite a bit of it got in the pool last year. This year it has compacted and hardly anything is getting in the pool.
Some of the state parks flooded this spring.
There may be more signs of this nature on the market.
8. How many people can fit in it? I think 4 could sit comfortably. Two of us have ample room. One person can float with creative use of pool noodles, one across the shoulders and one under the knees.
No, we can't swim. I wish our yard was a little more level so we could have gotten the 8 foot pool.
They are only $329.00 at Tractor Supply.
8. What do your friends think of your pool? I really thought that everyone thought I'd lost my mind except for my new friend. He loves it!
I don't know how he can squeeze himself under there but he pops his head out almost every day. He's a plump fellow.
Bill thought I was a little out of my mind when I asked if we could get a stock tank but he agreed to give it a try.
It was cheaper than a lap pool or a hot tub.
I was a little shy about telling people that we had done this. I was equally shy about revealing it on the blog but I uploaded the post.
The other day a friend of mine texted me and said congrats on the magazine feature.
5. Is it slippery? No. I am not the most graceful dancer in the troupe and I have not had any problems. Rubber door mats lining the bottom would be a good idea if you are worried about slipping. I would do this if we had children in the pool.
6. Why did you choose decomposed granite for the surround? No reason except that it is affordable and Bill loves it. It coordinates with the other surfaces in the yard. Quite a bit of it got in the pool last year. This year it has compacted and hardly anything is getting in the pool.
7. Where did you steal the park store sign? We did not steal the sign. It did come from one of the Texas state parks but we got it at the Old Home Supply in Fort Worth.
It's a fabulous architectural salvage store.
The sign was only $25.00.
I love this sign. It reminds me of camping with my family. Some of the state parks flooded this spring.
There may be more signs of this nature on the market.
8. How many people can fit in it? I think 4 could sit comfortably. Two of us have ample room. One person can float with creative use of pool noodles, one across the shoulders and one under the knees.
No, we can't swim. I wish our yard was a little more level so we could have gotten the 8 foot pool.
They are only $329.00 at Tractor Supply.
I don't know how he can squeeze himself under there but he pops his head out almost every day. He's a plump fellow.
Bill thought I was a little out of my mind when I asked if we could get a stock tank but he agreed to give it a try.
It was cheaper than a lap pool or a hot tub.
I was a little shy about telling people that we had done this. I was equally shy about revealing it on the blog but I uploaded the post.
The other day a friend of mine texted me and said congrats on the magazine feature.
I had no idea what she was talking about.
She said that she had been reading the new Aug./Sept. Mary Jane's Farm Magazine with an article about outdoor galvanized bathtubs.
She was a little surprised to see our names.
They summarized my blog post in a well written article. They wrapped it up by saying that I am a "trailblazer" and that our stock tank pool is "farm girl fabulous".
They summarized my blog post in a well written article. They wrapped it up by saying that I am a "trailblazer" and that our stock tank pool is "farm girl fabulous".
I'm thrilled and a little chagrined.
I thought this idea was so out there that I was a little embarrassed to even let anybody know about it.
The magazine is available at Barnes and Noble and grocery stores that carry magazines about organic gardening.
It should be out today.
Have a great day.
It's going to be a hot one, so you know where I will be.
Doesn't the shed look great?
Katie
Linking with,
A Stroll Thru Life
Savvy Southern Style
The Essence of Home
Fridays Unfolded Link Party
Lehman Lane
I thought this idea was so out there that I was a little embarrassed to even let anybody know about it.
The magazine is available at Barnes and Noble and grocery stores that carry magazines about organic gardening.
It should be out today.
Have a great day.
It's going to be a hot one, so you know where I will be.
Doesn't the shed look great?
Katie
Linking with,
A Stroll Thru Life
Savvy Southern Style
The Essence of Home
Fridays Unfolded Link Party
Lehman Lane
