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DIY Pool Makeover: $700 Transformation!
31 Aug
Summary
- Content creator transformed an above-ground pool for $700.
- The project mimicked a retro, mid-century modern aesthetic.
- Key advice includes using a paint sprayer and higher-quality paint.
A resourceful content creator took on a significant backyard project: installing and beautifying an above-ground pool. Faced with quotes around $70,000 for a traditional in-ground pool, she and her husband opted for a DIY approach, purchasing an above-ground model for just over $300.
Initially concerned about the aesthetic of above-ground pools, she found an outdoor paint that allowed her to give the pool a refreshed, retro look complementary to their mid-century home. The process began with leveling the backyard, followed by painting the pool's exterior in off-white and adding yellow cabana stripes.
Landscaping touches, including river rocks, completed the transformation. The entire project cost approximately $700. Spencer now shares valuable tips for similar DIY endeavors, recommending the early investment in a paint sprayer and the use of higher-quality paint to save money and coats in the long run.
She also suggests starting projects earlier in the summer to avoid extreme heat and maximize enjoyment time. Ultimately, Spencer emphasizes that an inexpensive DIY pool is an achievable way to enhance a backyard space.
