DIY POOL DECK with a Secret Hatch! How To Build A Deck For Your Stock Tank Pool

DIY POOL DECK with a Secret Hatch! How To Build A Deck For Your Stock Tank Pool | Plans

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In this video I'm going to show you how to build a small backyard deck with stairs for an above ground pool. I built this deck for my 8' stock tank pool, including a secret hatch so I can access my pump and filter. You could alter this deck to make it bigger or smaller, fit a different sized pool, add on railings or move the stairs. The possibilities are endless. Grab the build plans below for the detailed info and measurements!
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Erin Longfellow
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@triplxrp4340 Жыл бұрын

I kid you not. Out of all the DIY deck projects out there. Yours is the easiest to understand. Now I can get on our deck and my wife can stop yelling at me.

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Ahhh that's great feedback! Thank you!

@SusynStecchi 3 жыл бұрын

The joist hanger truck is brilliant. I am a female doing solo projects on my 5 acres and have always struggled with getting joists in properly by myself. So awesome! 👍

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it’s a helpful trick for you, and yay for you knocking out solo projects!! Thanks for watching :)

@cynthiamarquez3409 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm a single female renovating a farmhouse on 6 acres and I'm glad to know there is another female taking on projects!

@christinacraig313 4 ай бұрын

What did you all go to school for to learn how to build things

@JMM2479 Ай бұрын

Wait, using the clamps as a shelf is actually an awesome tip! I've never thought of that 😆

@gisellecalejo641 3 ай бұрын

This has to be the best step by step video I’ve seen so far! Now, I’m not intimidated to build a deck for my pool! Thank you!

@MakerGray 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful!! Thank you so much! You got this 💪🏼

@DavidAbbott-xg8yc 14 күн бұрын

Thank you, for sharing your above ground pool decking. Many others have shared their plans. It took an amazing woman to build it so an average person can build it. It took 2 days to build this beautiful deck. So many neighbors asked me to build them one. They have one already, but this one looks and works so much better.

@MakerGray 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear it :)

@MonicaMatochaFAN 3 жыл бұрын

Erin!! It turned out absolutely incredible! You are so thorough and thoughtful with your videos. Can’t wait to see other STP lovers create their own deck space! ❤️

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

You're the best Lily!! Thank you for watching! I cant wait to see either!

@brentbrowning 2 жыл бұрын

I can not express how great this video is! The BEST stock tank pool deck video I've seen, and believe me, I've seen a lot! So informative and nicely done video! You did a great job on the deck as well! Also, thank you for providing build plans. I'm so happy I watched this video! My wife and two daughters are going to think I'm superman! :)

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Superman goals for my viewers is what I aim for :) Enjoy the builds!!

@quaqua6917 2 жыл бұрын

It is so refreshing seeing a woman using her gifts of building and tools. You absolutely rock. Such an inspiration. Beautiful job.

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)

@AlyRaeKY 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thank you!

@EthanCarterDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing addition to an already amazing pool! Time for a maker pool party!!!

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

You bet it is!! Thanks Buddy!

@DudeSawdust 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing the process with us👍

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@FredMcIntyre 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Erin, the deck turned out great! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Fred! Thanks for watching!

@AshleyAnessa 6 ай бұрын

You're my hero.❤

@Kkuts37 3 жыл бұрын

What a great build!! Well done!

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathleen!

@tonianthony4984 23 күн бұрын

OMFGGG...I LOVE U!. I NEED THIS IN MY YARD FRFR.PERFECT

@garronguszak1194 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Great job!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@michaelsulpizio606 8 ай бұрын

Erin: this whole build is brilliant, and brilliantly executed! You remind me of my daughters my wife and I have three daughters which we are very proud of! For they are very accomplished women, both in domestic affairs and craft person affairs such as carpentry and mechanical, electrical around the house affairs! As you are! Love your how to videos on KZfaq! They are concise , accurate and easy to follow unlike many videos I have seen ! My wife told me about this idea of a stock tank pool! Looks like a great Idea! Your execution of it along with the wood deck came out wonderful! Great job!

@MakerGray 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much! I really appreciate the kind comments and your watching :) Much more to come!

@Nostromosailboat 3 жыл бұрын

I love your work!!! you are the perfect woman!!!

@juliewood6513 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That looks gorgeous.

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

We're so happy with it! Thank you!

@mikeg8319 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job, thank you for the excellent tips.

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching

@gaby_inaday Жыл бұрын

You made this very easy to follow. Thank you. I’ll be getting the plans.

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gaby!

@cfellows77 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you for the video! I used the joist hanger idea for doing my deck after watching! Thanks for the informative video :)

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!! Love hearing this. Thanks so much for letting me know and enjoy the deck :)

@rebeccarose6008 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Thank you!

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tp3144 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this video is helping me with (2) other projects in addition to the deck. Great stuff 🤙🏼

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!

@reesheemamyers110 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for a clear and easy to follow instructions. My stock tank deck looks awesome!

@MakerGray 11 ай бұрын

Ahh I love hearing it! Thank you so much and enjoy 😄

@deirdre444 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@XFz2nLDWo73x95 2 жыл бұрын

Entertaining and educational! Thank you :)

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JimmyMins 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job ,Very impressed

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@1realtruthrightnow742 2 жыл бұрын

I have been building stuff and rehabbing homes for 15 years, you actually taught me a few things in this video. It was excellent! Thank you for the upload. New Sub and like

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's wonderful to hear! Thank you!

@RedDirtAlleyPhotography Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!!

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@juliablizin8885 2 жыл бұрын

Erin, GENIUS! As another woman woodworker/carpenter, I have to say you are SPOT ON! Tips, techniques really brilliantly taught through your videos as usual. I enjoy watching these just to see another gifted and skilled woman in the field! Thanks for keeping it so professional and yet so human and accessible. Beautiful. (By the way, I completely agree with your structural peace-of-mind bracing: I consider this an essential step to any project!).

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

😄 Thank you so much, Julia!! I really appreciate the kind words and you watching!

@sharonodonnell2147 2 жыл бұрын

Wow , great job all-around

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@EricBelcher-ze2ck 2 ай бұрын

You are awsome great video

@dirtydavesgarage8251 8 күн бұрын

nice job!

@jvandeEi1 4 ай бұрын

Great job! Looks amazing

@MakerGray 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@michaelgutierrez1895 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, looks Awesome 👍

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@kellilandry2825 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kendrealthompson8163 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍🏾

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@elizabethhendriks9030 Жыл бұрын

beautiful!

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@honeyharmon6571 2 жыл бұрын

Nice I like how you used the extra wood to hold the screamers up while you nailed in the support brackets. Clever and I love clever.

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That tip sure was helpful for me

@dinourbani4068 11 ай бұрын

beautiful job! looks really great

@MakerGray 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@michellevillejo4814 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the excellent instructions

@MakerGray 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for watching

@EarzOnTunz Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Snyc2030 11 ай бұрын

Love.

@Sijtze22 Жыл бұрын

cool!!! I need look no further! thank you for this, so simple and so good!! 😀

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! Thanks!

@Landy_Gonzalez_5995 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much you makes it look sooo easy by just watching you I feel like a PRO LOL 😂 😂😂God Bless!!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

That’s my hope! You can do it too! Thanks for watching :)

@iainf6 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant finishing touch Erin 👌, great idea to put extra timber under 45 degree stretcher. Hope you and friends have many happy cool hours around your plunge pool

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Iain!

@iainf6 3 жыл бұрын

@@MakerGray makes my day to see one of your videos posted 💕👊

@gogetit9005 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great and awesome details on the video. 👍

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bluegrasstravelers8195 Жыл бұрын

Love this

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@marcosyzquierdo6393 Ай бұрын

I have watched this video a few times and so impressed with your master craftwomanship!! You are a master of your trade!

@MakerGray Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@LoveAwakensSouls 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!! I’m ready to build a 20x20

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That'll be a great build!

@jasonwatson8204 3 жыл бұрын

You made it look easy!

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

😄 Thanks for watching Jason!!

@scottmurray2239 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@petepete6912 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding design.

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@punishunext5148 Жыл бұрын

well, done, Really enjoyed the build

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

@davidrico9310 Жыл бұрын

Super Nice job build>>> love it🥊💌💌💌

@ellieboa 3 жыл бұрын

you are so skilled!

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you, Ellie!

@Lmasso1 2 жыл бұрын

You did a awesome job

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@peterslegers6121 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice build. If we had had such a deck, my childhood pool would have been so much more luxureous! And it would not have caved in, when someone accidentally fell on the rim. 😁 Some additional ideas: You might take a router and smooth out the cut off edges, it's easier on the flesh while sitting there. Stairs are really comfortable when all steps are the same size. Here, the top step seems lower, and the step down higher than the others, so I'd lower them a bit. If you put another row of pavers in front of the stairs, your whole feet have a firm and mud free basis, the size of the treads.

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@jayboogie27 Ай бұрын

I learned a few valuable tricks! Thanks!

@MakerGray Ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@marvin69blastem61 2 жыл бұрын

Simple Nice.

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ilvacerino5056 2 жыл бұрын

was thinking of paying someone to build this but i feel confident after this video!!! thanks for the plans!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

That's great!! Thanks for watching!

@JennErmyMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Solid video. Subbed

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@luvtoyscollector3373 Жыл бұрын

Nice deck 👍 Great pool idea 😉

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@guzman9011 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome deck

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We love it

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Find the build plans for this deck here! bit.ly/3wvoqVd And check out how I built our stock tank pool here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJ-dja-r1p7TZp8.html Thanks so much for watching!

@rescuerhonda0164 2 жыл бұрын

I love it, thank you!! Well presented and I learned a few new words and tips!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

@@rescuerhonda0164 That's great! Thank you for watching!

@jankehl8012 2 жыл бұрын

some really great tips, thanks!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

@@jankehl8012 Thanks for watching!

@cheneybros Жыл бұрын

looks great!

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cheneybros Жыл бұрын

@@MakerGray I've been thinking about making queen murphy bed desk with shelves. Open up my bedrooms more.

@warmrollsforthetable 2 жыл бұрын

nice!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PaulBrunache 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I was looking for a tutorial video like this for the past 2 years 🙏 I have an Intex 24x12 pool that I want to build a deck around w/o digging 😂😊

@MakerGray 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, same concept for yours for sure! Glad this was helpful! And thanks for watching :)

@PacificPinesRanch Жыл бұрын

This is really cool!! Might have to add a hot tub version of this on the ranch. Thx for sharing! 😊🙌🛠

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Yessss! Thanks :)

@danparks3221 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome planning

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@christinacraig313 4 ай бұрын

@@MakerGrayhow much did this project cost

@hellalike 3 жыл бұрын

The rain finally stopped?! Been waiting for this video to drop for a while. yeah!!!!

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! Mostly haha. Sorry for the wait! And thank you for watching :)

@LGarcia171 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Also I think I spied a wurstfest cup! 🤗

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

You sure did! Thanks and prost! 😄

@pricekelley2848 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Maker Gray, unsure if you did the hot tub conversion yet for your pool, if you are still wanting to expand on the possibility I have all the experience you may need in to completing this addition as I have converted IBC tanks in to hot tubs (its very inexpensive and doesn't require a raging fire pit) - with air jets too! Thanks for the content.

@tomshank4446 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Very attractive (Zen). Smart structural composition. Clever build tactics. Feminine touch. You the girl.❤

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom!

@michaelbradford4444 3 ай бұрын

Tip, notch post wherever you can so instead of only screws holding all the weight your notch will and also be much stronger. Very impressed with what you did and you could be very good with experience.

@MakerGray 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@jen2076 6 күн бұрын

She is very good already. Excellent job.

@vpfyi3351 Жыл бұрын

Omggggg gurlllll u are bad ass. I just found ya channel and subscribed 💕

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@MariJani1 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Wow it looks great. I’m kinda motived now to do me own deck. I will need a taller deck but like the rest of the design. Great job!

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you do build one :)

@MariJani1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m working on it. Purchased most of those the items needed. :)

@whitleyca 14 күн бұрын

Nicely done. Clear game plan that was well executed. Congrats. Curious about your pump: you stated a new, bigger unit. Specs? Satisfied w/ performance? is it too much pump? Seeing some pumps w/ minimum specs like 2800 gallons. Our tank pool is ~1,000 gallons. Thanks for your time.

@MaryOKC Жыл бұрын

I’d love this in my yard and so would the bugs.

@AA-yz4od 2 жыл бұрын

I salute you.... you got some men looking shaky... very skilled at your craft.

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you!

@carlyandfriends1547 2 жыл бұрын

I thought about a stock tank pool but they are $500 at Tractor Supply. I my as well get a big pool from Walmart.

@guyh.4553 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's pretty slick having a 3rd hand to draw lines! We're you born that way? Ha ha ha! Pretty slick little build ma'am, like it a lot. Great job! You could put lattice to cover up the pump. Easy to remove. Last thought, could you put some kind of chair in the pool?

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!! Sure, a chair could certainly go in if you'd like

@laurengregg4530 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Come Do My Deck Next

@donpaul5474 2 жыл бұрын

I love it! One question: how do you fit a cover over the tank, now? Thanks so much!!!

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

We hardly ever cover it, but when we do, we have either tucked the cover in between the deck and the pool, or just laid it over the deck and weighted it down. Works either way. Thanks so much!

@ChaseCache 11 ай бұрын

the clamping method was genius. my solo diy struggle is the need for one more hand lol

@MakerGray 11 ай бұрын

Same :) Thanks for watching!

@DanK-Mtb 3 ай бұрын

looking to doing something similar, do you need to remove sod and pack down the ground to add the concrete footing blocks or plopping them right on the sod and mud would be fine ?

@Meglenger 2 жыл бұрын

And for just 10k dollars you too can have an awesome deck around your pool! lol 2021 lumber prices was insane!

@matthewwilliams1368 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I just bought your plans. What did you do to square the deck?

@tnopsclark6179 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing! How did you know how to do this?!? What is the straight edge tool you used to cut the end of the deck with your circular saw? Thank you so much for posting such a clear concise video

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really like deck construction so I just pay a lot of attention. Then I was able to figure out a safe and sturdy build to fit our needs :) The straight edge is a track for a track saw, which is just like a circular saw but made to ride a long the track. It's such a great tool. I have it linked in the description of my video for you. Thanks again!

@KellyBarbato-td7gn Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video!! I now have the confidence that I can tackle this project by myself :) Do you need to do anything further to the concrete blocks (like sinking them in the ground somehow)?

@MakerGray Ай бұрын

Wonderful! You can do it!! And no nothing further is needed for the blocks. Just make sure they are level and on sturdy ground :)

@HecTor11207 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you killed it! I lost it when Seinfeld popped up !! Lmao

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

😂 Hahaha Thanks!!

@markerasmus 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Which pool filter did you switch to? Did the Intex sand filter not do the job? I'm waiting on my 10ft stock tank to arrive but unsure which filter to go with.

@MakerGray 3 жыл бұрын

I got a Waterway TWM-30s and it's awesome. I've heard it's the best. The Intex worked well but the particular size I had was too small for the 8' pool upgrade I installed. I think a bigger Intex (than what I had) would do the job just fine. Thanks for watching!

@traythomason7458 Жыл бұрын

I'm building this at my cabin this week! Got my plans all printed out and lumber ordered! Question for you: Did you use 3" or 2.5" deck screws?

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

I actually used 2" deck screws. They're plenty long and have worked out great but the longer screws would work fine too! I love hearing all of this! Thanks so much and enjoy the build!

@nickmccollister2217 Жыл бұрын

Really awesome and accessible tutorial! We have this same stocktank setup and are thinking of following your design. I may have missed this in the video or comments, but what width are your 5/4" deck boards? 6"?

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Yep! 6" wide. Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

@kathleentosi557 Жыл бұрын

Did you guys ever add a heater to your stock tank pool?? Keep making videos! yours was so helpful when we put our pool in!! Now looking for a great electric in line heater . . Hope you do it soon! :)

@MakerGray Жыл бұрын

Not yet! But I'd like to. I built an outdoor shower next to the pool and I'd love to figure out a way to heat both. Thanks so much for the kind words and I'll keep that in mind! :)

@bsw051 2 жыл бұрын

Lowe's sells build tuff plastic deck blocks. About the same cost but 10x lighter. Fyi

@MakerGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@daletroutman9550 14 күн бұрын

Curious... Is it necessary to ground the pump & or pool. ??

@ellendesanctis3035 8 ай бұрын

I've been watching all your videos in preparation for building my stock tank pool and deck in spring '24. I already have the 8' poly tank stored in my garage. In this video you show a larger pump. Do you still recommend a sand filter with glass beads?`Curious for what has worked for you. Thank you for all your amazing tips!

@MakerGray 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! The smaller pump was just fine but I'm really glad we upgraded to the bigger Waterway pump for the 8' tank. I highly recommend it. Zero issues, it's very powerful and it works so well. I recommend putting it on a timer so it just turns on and off on its own. And yes, we still use the glass media with the sand filter. No issues and crystal clear water! I just do a backwash every once in awhile to clean the glass out. Thanks again! you're really going to enjoy it :)