I saw a great idea on Pinterest to use reed fencing around it and decided to try it. 2 rolls and $50 later we have a dressed up pool that we fondly refer to as "The Redneck Swimming Hole".
We got the reed fencing at Lowe's for $25 a roll -
I measured the side of the pool, marked the fencing with a sharpie and cut it easily with our shears. You could use a heavy duty pair of scissors or even a box cutter for this too. It cut very easily.
Then I simply tied it on to the pool supports with twine!
After cutting the fencing to fit, we had a left over piece that wasn't tall enough to cover the side of the pool. So I just cut it in half, and then wired it together to cover the last bit on the back side. You can't really see it there, but I know that it is covered and that you can't tell that it is patched together.
I've also been dying to make a pallet sign so we made a welcome sign for the pool. Mr. Crafty was nice enough to cut a pallet apart for me to use.
Making the sign was really easy -
1. Cut out your stencils - I cut mine on my Cricut, but you could also purchase stencils.
2. Determine the length your boards will need to be and cut the boards.
3. Paint your boards - I used spray paint
4. Paint the words using your stencil. I found it easiest to use a small brush and actually paint the letters in instead of dabbing the paint on. The pallet wood is just to uneven and I got tired of touching it up.
5. Then I used twine 2 lengths of twine for each side and tied the boards together.
That's all there is to it! I finished this one in one afternoon. The hardest part was deciding on the font to use!
I've been on a business trip out of town for the past three days and I sure am looking forward to taking a dip in the Redneck Swimming Hole this weekend!
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what a great idea! i love that you were able to camoflage the pool and make it fit in more with your yard. looks great!
ReplyDelete-- jackie @ jade and oak
We just love how it looks now. It feels so tropical now and I'm trying to come up with an easy cabana to put next to it. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHow tall is your pool? It looks like the fencing comes as 6’ height. Our pool that I just bought is 42”. Do you think cutting that much off will still be ok (sturdy enough to stand upright)?
DeleteYou can buy it in 4' high sections at Home Depot. That's what I used on mine!
DeleteLove that it now blends in with your landscaping! How clever! If you set up your pool yourelf, was it very difficult? Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn. It was extremely easy to put up and take down. We stored it last winter and then set it up again this spring. The entire family loves it! I would tell anyone out there to go buy one!
DeleteWe did the SAME exact thing only we draped duck blinds along the reed screens all the way around and tied citronella torches to the posts for night swimmin!! :)
DeleteHey, I'm a new follower from the FF blog hop. I think the sign is amazing! Also, that swimming hole is perfect for Summer!
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DeleteCute! Like what you did with the pool.
ReplyDeleteThank you Leslie! We love it! Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteLove this idea! We've had two above ground pools and loved them, although we don't currently have one, I do want another... but somebody else will be installing it! I love the fact you can do walking exercises in them, which helps "old" knee joints. Great job on covering the blue, and super cute sign!
ReplyDeleteWe are going to use this one until the liner or pump gives out and then we think we will get a nice one installed. Our neighbors next door got an in ground pool last year, but we just aren't ready to commit that much money to one. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGreat idea.....love how it turned out!
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DeleteTotally love this idea.
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DeleteCool pool sign! Your pool looks awesomely fun!
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DeleteLove your swimming spot!!! We have debated getting one of these and now we just might:) Pinned to my beachy board. Great job! I posted anchors aweigh pillowcases to Lake Shore Drive. Stop by:)
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ReplyDeleteIt is a 15'round pool. We got it at Academy last year for around $240. We absolutely love it and plan to take it down for the winter again and hopefully, the good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, to get another year out of it!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
DeleteLove the dress up and the sign. Plus I'm jealous. I miss our pool and I can't put something like in my yard without deed restriction committee sending a letter and I guess I better behave since the husband is currently the HOA Board President.
ReplyDeleteI love the whole look of the pool. We're having an above ground pool installed this week. I know a little late in the summer, but we got a REALLY good deal and since we're in Texas we can swim until October!
ReplyDeleteI have two questions for you. Where did you buy the "natural reed fence"? What font did you end up using for your sign?
Good work!
The reed fencing came from Lowes and it was $25 a roll. Two rolls almost covered the whole thing. As for the font, I think it was from the George and Basic Shapes Cartridge. I cut out the words and then cut the letters apart so that I could make them a little wonky.
DeleteWhat size pool did you get? I really want to buy a nicer one next year and have it installed. I'm hoping we can swim until October too. What part of Texas? We are just outside Houston.
Simply amazing! Now that's a nice built above-ground pool you got there. It has the tropical or Polynesian feel in it like it asking you or waving you to take a dip and enjoy the water while you’re on the pool... In short it's tempting... If I were here in front of this pool I believe I have to get my swim suit on every time i have to visit this place...
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Thanks Olivia - we sure have enjoyed it this summer!
DeleteLove the reed fence idea! I do have a question...how has the reed fence held up?? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! I just used twine and tied it on to the supports. We are getting ready to put the pool back up and we will be using the same reed fencing again. I think we can get one more year out of it.
DeleteLove this soo much!! I love our "redneck" pool, but I hate looking out and seeing the big blue thing!! Pinning this and doing this - if it ever stops raining here we might be able to get our pool up!
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ReplyDeleteWhat did you do on the side that has the hoses leading to the pump?
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing to do is to place the pump facing on the back side of the pool where it won't be seen as often because there isn't quite enough fencing to completely cover it. We started at the input house (water into the pump) leaving that section from the hose to the next support loose, then work your way around the pool to the output hose (out of the pump into the pool). There was enough of the fencing left to just lay over that hose so that you can easily roll it back when you need access. The fencing held up really well for two years but faded so much that we did replace it this year. If you would like to send me your email I would be happy to send you a picture - jeanette@craftyincrosby.com Thanks for stopping by and good luck with your pool!
ReplyDeleteJust ran across this post and I am totally copying this idea for our pool! So fun and creative! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa! We are on our fourth year for our little pool and our second set of reed fencing. Still love it just as much as we did the first year. Hope your enjoy yours too! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWe have wanting to put one up. But the stray cats. Wonder if they would tear the reed up. Great idea. Any ideas to keeping animals away from pool.??
ReplyDeleteKaren - I'm not sure about that. We have dogs so there aren't any cats in our back yard. It would probably depend on how destructive they were. Good luck! We are going to be putting our pool back up in April! Or maybe sooner since it's already hitting 90 hear!
DeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! Planning on doing this. We are looking at a 22 x 52 so I know that will need double the fencing! I can't wait to do this!
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ReplyDeleteI just did this yesterday and I made the sign out of some wood that was in the old tool shed. I changed it up a little. The reed went up without a problem and so easy to cut. I didn't even think about the fact that I have to take it down and store it for winter. Thanks for the great ideas.
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ReplyDeleteLooks great and I think I'm gonna steal your idea. :)
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