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
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Pool paint: amzn.to/3PTIZol
Red Guard: homedepot.sjv....
Metal adhesion paint I am not going to link because I don't think it worked...
6 ft stock tank: homedepot.sjv....
White thinset: homedepot.sjv....
"Haystack" grout: homedepot.sjv....
Advantage lumber Teak decking: buy.advantagel...
INTEX Pool Filter I used: amzn.to/3QHMjnF
INTEX extra pieces to lock/unlock: amzn.to/3pBTwJO
Deck tape: homedepot.sjv....
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.pineandbir...
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
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