We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the biggest outdoor trends over the past couple of years has ...

Livestock have long known the magic of a stock tank, but in the last few years, the massive metal tubs have also become popular with heat-weary human Texans. Traditionally used to water and feed ...

Stock tanks, those oversized galvanized tubs you see on farms used to keep livestock well hydrated, have now moved to suburban backyards. The tanks have become a popular do-it-yourself swimming pool ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” As the temperatures rise, installing a pool in your backyard probably sounds like a really ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. A pool is the sort of upgrade that can’t help but sound enticing—until you see the price tag. Add in the maintenance required, and your dreams of the ...

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Since the timing of public pool openings remains murky, Austin interior designer Terah Kelley plans to outmaneuver the abusive summer sun by plunging into a galvanized steel tub in her backyard, one ...

According to a recent home improvement survey by Thumbtack, homeowners are increasingly investing in backyard upgrades. If Instagram is any indication, much of this interest centers around the concept ...

With trips to the ocean and lakes canceled because of the coronavirus and a long hot summer looming ahead, the idea of installing a backyard swimming pool couldn’t be more tempting. That is until the ...

While it's no secret that stock tanks make for low-cost, easy to set-up backyard pools, also known as "hillbilly hot tubs," most folks also know the metal water troughs don't come with kid-friendly ...