A DAD has shared how he built an outdoor pool using cheap buys.
Pete Elliot took to social media to show off his DIY skills and people were left seriously impressed.
Pete Elliot revealed how he made his own pool in the garden[/caption]
People were left seriously impressed by his DIY skills[/caption]
The dad said he made the pool for his son but was also reaping the benefits after slaving away on the build.
He said: “Finally done. Not bad for around £315. Pretty much all the money went on the framework with £64 on varnish and a few quid on screws.
“So glad I had a pallet load of timber from years ago that cost me £45, as that’s the wood you see.
“I didn’t even scratch the surface with that wood either so the main bit you see cost under a fiver.
“It is now my new favorite part of my garden.”
The pool looked lavish with its wooden frame and steps leading up to the decking and people were stunned by his crafting skills.
He first varnished the wood before putting up the paddling pool and building the frame around it.
Once it was done, he gave the wood a final varnish to ensure it didn’t get spoilt by the water.
Pete continued: “Hopefully many summers will be enjoyed sitting on it with my feet dangling in the pool with a beer in my hand.”
He later revealed that the pool was kept warm with a heated topper that also keeps it clean.
To keep the pool clean, he used a net to fish out any debris as well as chlorine tables and pool algae cleaner.
The chuffed dad also said he would only keep the paddling pool up for summer and put it away when it gets cold again.
The post was shared on the Facebook group, Garden Makeover Ideas On A Budget, and people were quick to praise the dad for his DIY skills.
One person wrote: “Absolutely awesome, and the fact you built it probably gives you a sense of achievement, congrats.”
Swimming safety advice
Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer:
How to stay safe at the beach
Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: “If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety.
“If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.”
How to stay safe at the swimming pool
Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: “Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency.
“It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life”.
An Auqabliss spokesperson added: “Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool.
“Children may try to grab these from the pool’s edge and fall in.”
How to stay safe at a waterpark
Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: “Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult.
“And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently.
“Waterparks are often very busy places and it’s easy to lose sight of a child in a split second.”
Another commented: “Great work.”
“Brilliant, looks amazing,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Stunning.”
“I love this,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Looks great I could do with one of those in my garden.”
