Lol it's true my husband is a jack of all trades 🤣 then he teaches me how to do stuff makes it sooooo much cheaper plus you get to say that YOU did that
My husband used to do all kinds of stuff like this. Then he became disabled and can’t do anything anymore. I need a handyman to finish out some projects. Des Moines NW suburbs. Must do finish carpentry work.
Got to be one of the more entertaining DIY video I've ever seen. The music, editing, everything was just great. Continued blessing Nick to you and family. All good things!
I dug a hole with a shovel for a koi pond (turned out to be the hottest day of the year) that was 5' wide x 8' long and 3' deep. He was lucky he didn't run into any huge rocks like I had to contend with.
😉 great job. I wish it was the good old days in the '90s, where your buddies come over and you provide beer and food on the grill and good music and we get it done 😎
Today's my first day watching your video and I love the little clips that you put in between you can do it with all the little little old you know little clips from the shows got me laughing good job
@@kayeyeager8006 They (fur children) never leave your heart. In that way they are always with you. Lost my furry girl 10 years ago and I still cry for her. We had 13 wonderful years together.
Great job! Enjoyed the editing as well. We bought the 300 gallon rubbermaid stock tank from tractor supply right at the time when everyone was buying up all the pools. Found a small 300 gallon pool pump and it barely moved water. Removed the filter, removed the filter paper, cut out half of the plastic in the filter and wrapped it with reusable filter material. Works great now. I used a 90° jet at the outlet side so water circulates around the pool and when not usung it, I put a pool cleaning net suspended in front of the jet and it automatically collects most floating debris as the water circulates. Nothing fancy but very enjoyable just the same.
Thank you for helping others see in fun video DIY Oasis Mission Possible where hard work pays off in a beautiful landscape choice. How you even made plumbing part look easy is a testament to your skill set. Bravisimo! Will you video-share a future Wine Pergola, Dog Obstacle Course or Self-Sustaining Food Pyramid next? 🕊️🏖️🍓
I bought the same exact blue plastic stock tank from a feed store before the pandemic, ( none available now ) hired my neighbor to deliver it, it's 8' across and 2' high and was told it holds 700 gallons of water. It's made by Behlen. The hardest part was getting it level, it's only half in the ground. I keep Koi in it and they are growing like weeds and actually survived the New England winter with just an air bubbler. What you did with yours is over the top. Great video !
@@barbarapettry6817 I’am not exactly sure what or how it happened. And it seems unbelievable to me, considering some days were -13°. I think the air compressor kept them alive, although ice did form just not around the hole the bubbler kept open. Just this summer they have tripled in size. Next winter I plan on putting a stock tank heater in it to hopefully keep any ice from forming, and making life a little easier for them. I never saw them all winter until the ice melted in the spring.
@@circlethewagons That's why I was amazed it being New England and all - It sure knows how to get a little "chilly" there for sure!! I saw an article on nextdaykoi that had a bunch of ideas, however, it was referring to a pond and not a pool but they were dealing with extremely cold weather and their Koi. Maybe it will help. Have a Wonderful Rest of the Week!!! 👋🙂
I think they go into a hibernation state at the bottom of the pool and goldfish live in cooler water. I have 5 aquariums in varying sizes, but I have been watching Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy videos and now I want one too. Yours is a good option.
Love your video! Thank you for sharing this. I must say, the most adorable part was: "Thats just my baby dog". I had to replay that part again and LAUGHED OUT LOUD!!! Thanks again!
I fell out laughing with the “ tired of this grandpa” lmbo!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊 that made my day 😂😂😂 I have to share for that alone smh I’m literally crying laughing 😂
I have had a blue stock tank pool for years. We had a hillside that we terraced for gardens, and set the tank in the lower level. We initially used it as a swimming pool for our black cocker spaniel, who got very hot in the summer and often swam in the pool. Later I used it as a fish pond. Recently I have 2 grandsons and we converted it back to a pool for them.
My husband did something similar. We bought a round 4' deep 16ft diameter above ground and put it in the ground. We rented a small back hoe to dig out the hole. We bought a regular pool pump and filter used for in ground pools, not the crappy ones that come with above ground pools. Like in this video made it all very nice. Spent a total of about 5k on everything. Kids swam in it for about 4 years until they lost interest. When we took it out, was interesting to see that non of the metal supports had even rusted at all. Most people had no idea it was an above ground pool put in ground. We put it in ourselves with the help of husband's bro and 2 hired teens. 4 years later we took it out ourselves filled in the hole with a truck load of purchased dirt and viola, looks like it was never there!
I forgot what I came to my computer for after stumbling upon your video! I watched and enjoyed even though I can only dream of having such a project! The entertainment and instruction was outstanding. The pool and landscaping...beautiful. End result... peaceful oasis.
Wow, you ar so smart n creative to figure all the plumbing parts together to make the pump run right n safely. That's amazing. You gotta come n do my yard like that. So nice n so fun for your family.
NICK! NICK! NICK! YOU ARE THE MAN!! Not sure how I stumbled across this video, but it's a good thing I did. What an exceptional production - both the video and the pool/patio area. I didn't see ANYONE helping you either - other than ole girl loading bags of sand on the wheelbarrow. Hell, but the time the video was over, I was exhausted just from watching you work so hard! I guess that's how you keep those abs so tight, huh? What a sweetheart you are, and you're easy on the eyes! Like you, I don't mind working in the yard because it's good exercise - PLUS, it allows some time to bond with nature. Keep up the good work, young man! I look forward to seeing more of your work, so I have liked and subscribed. THANKS! YOU ROCK!!!
Great video! Love the effects! And editing. Entertaining and fun and not long, drawn out 💩 like some are. It looks like you did your research and thought it through.👍👍👍🏝🏖😎
Oh my goodness my husband did this about 15 years ago and we loved it.we never put it in ground although and he bought a pump for a hundred dollars that went to an in ground pool that made the water bubble like crazy. We spent many hours enjoying it till we moved about six years ago from Florida to Georgia..
This is the most enjoyable diy video I’ve ever watched! You’re wife is one very blessed woman! I’m glad to know there are men out there like you. It is perfect 👍🏻
Amazing 🤩 Enjoy your beautiful paradise. Knowing how to build things is a great asset😍 Congratulations on this beautiful project 🥳 It looks beautiful 😍
You’re much more committed to rehandling that dirt than I. I’m a bit OCD about efficiency and instead of moving it all back and sifting through it, I would’ve put landscape fabric down and a pea gravel with stepping stones throughout and a creeping plant like chamomile to keep weeds from popping up. Love it! Great job, “and as always, enjoy!)…
Damn, son!! You don't play! When you said a Stock Pool, I pictured one like I saw in Palestine, TX. It was a metal Stock Tank tossed out back of a house with a garden hose. Do you always go at stuff 💯 and then some?! You rock dude!
Great job! We are doing something similar with a 9’x29” plastic stock tank. It should have uv inhibitors and last a really long time. Ours is already many years old (we got it free from a neighbor) and shows no signs of wear. Ours is built into a sloped yard so half the work. A cover (wood frame around foam) should do wonders for keeping it cleaner and the desired temp. I also added a couple other suggestions below, but great job nonetheless.
Wow! I like this idea a lot! We had a catastrophic sign from God that we weren’t supposed to have an above ground, after a tree branch from one of our pines fell straight down the middle of it, this past winter. We did fix it temporarily for Summer; however, the effort and work involved to repeatedly put a band-aid over the damaged areas.. let’s just say, it wasn’t a permanent fix. With little to no affordable option, for a replacement that doesn’t involve selling one of your kidneys for shipping, we’ve been looking to do something like this, as well. I, myself, prefer to “Do It Myself”, as opposed to paying someone to come out and do the same thing. This certainly appears to be something I could do, as I enjoy jumping in there and getting my hands dirty. Thanks for the inspiration and spark to get this project kicked off!
Have you looked into that natural swim pond guy from England? The plants in those ponds are not only beautiful, but they reclaim the water. They use bubblers too. The shade in your yard might also help it not get so hot. Looks so relaxing. Another route for swimmers like myself might be the small continuous current pools. But the equipment for those seem kind of pricey.
@@KKIcons Oh ok.. thanks! I’ll have to check out some of his videos, then. We tend to lean more towards natural ways, to spruce up our landscape, especially in areas where we enjoy family and entertain guests. Despite all my positive efforts, I seem to be fighting a losing battle with 10 gigantanormous pines, towards the back of our property. Yes, they provide optimal shade and an abundant supply of burnable wood; however, that comes at a cost. Their roots run deep and the pine needles are many. No growth from anything substantial. As for buying/creating a steady current within a pool.. you’re right, it can be quite pricey. I’ve always thought it would be neat to just have a “lazy river”, tbh.🤔 I think I’ll keep on dreamin’..
Lucky woman! Having a husband that builds around the home is a blessing.
Lol it's true my husband is a jack of all trades 🤣 then he teaches me how to do stuff makes it sooooo much cheaper plus you get to say that YOU did that
My husband used to do all kinds of stuff like this. Then he became disabled and can’t do anything anymore. I need a handyman to finish out some projects. Des Moines NW suburbs. Must do finish carpentry work.
Amen! My husband was blessed with many blessing. I build him up but never over do it 🥹
How will you cover &
winterize it
FABULOUS video & editing
💯
Got to be one of the more entertaining DIY video I've ever seen. The music, editing, everything was just great. Continued blessing Nick to you and family. All good things!
“This is my baby dog” 😊
I had to see if anybody else noticed the editing!! That first clip had me WEAK!!! "You keep diggin'!!!😡" 🤣🤣🤣😭😭
*He should do an abs diy video lol*
I got to give respect for hand digging that monster hole. Geezus. Beautiful job on the whole project!
All that hard clay, geesh, he's a trooper and a keeper!! 👋🙂
Right? Mad respect. I figured he'd be renting a little backhoe for sure.
I dug a hole with a shovel for a koi pond (turned out to be the hottest day of the year) that was 5' wide x 8' long and 3' deep. He was lucky he didn't run into any huge rocks like I had to contend with.
😉 great job. I wish it was the good old days in the '90s, where your buddies come over and you provide beer and food on the grill and good music and we get it done 😎
good grief what does it take in this life to find a handy man like this. Like pulling teeth. Great job !
Handyman service would be a cool job, maybe some day! Thanks!
@@nickbuildsthings :)
I love it! Can you come to NC. I'll pay
WOW!
I, agree with you.
Today's my first day watching your video and I love the little clips that you put in between you can do it with all the little little old you know little clips from the shows got me laughing good job
The sense of humor in this video is unmatched 😂
Very nice…..a lot of hard work…enjoy !
I think you made a really beautiful pool for your dogs.
😂 They love it!
I thought about doing sometime that for my dogs! 😂
It turned out pretty damn good! 👍🏽
Good spot to chill. 😎
I was going to say the same thing. A funny: everytime we pass by a body of water we say: couldn't keep Packer out of that. Man I miss that ol' boy!
@@kayeyeager8006 They (fur children) never leave your heart. In that way they are always with you. Lost my furry girl 10 years ago and I still cry for her. We had 13 wonderful years together.
@@BernWag It's hard, friend. But, it means you are a compassionate soul.
Nothing like having a man that's not only loving but super handy and creative. Kind of like having a real life super hero! Excellent job!
Great job! Enjoyed the editing as well. We bought the 300 gallon rubbermaid stock tank from tractor supply right at the time when everyone was buying up all the pools. Found a small 300 gallon pool pump and it barely moved water. Removed the filter, removed the filter paper, cut out half of the plastic in the filter and wrapped it with reusable filter material. Works great now.
I used a 90° jet at the outlet side so water circulates around the pool and when not usung it, I put a pool cleaning net suspended in front of the jet and it automatically collects most floating debris as the water circulates. Nothing fancy but very enjoyable just the same.
Great ideas.
You need an awning over the pool ,tiki torches, more lights! Great job, great abs👍😍
Thanks Melissa! Thought about the awning but didn’t want to restrict the sun
Super great job. The woman is sure blessed to have this man who diligently tries to make her and him a pool. Both of you, great team work.
Does he have a twin?
I must say GOOD ON YA!!! Oh LOVE the dogs!!!
This was first class DIY video. I just loved that music editing of that’s just my baby dog cute.
Wow that is the best I love it and your video is super wow 🙏🥰
Like your little helper, did a great job lol
That puppy tho 😍😍😍😍😍❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Absolutely beautiful work!! ❣️
It’s the determination and dedication for me 🙌🏾 Great Job!
Best part was watching the dynamic between you and your wife!!!! Love to see happy flourishing couples! You did an amazing job.
She was in this video very little! Lol
That puppy 🐶 is so adorable 😍
Thank you for helping others see in fun video DIY Oasis Mission Possible where hard work pays off in a beautiful landscape choice. How you even made plumbing part look easy is a testament to your skill set. Bravisimo! Will you video-share a future Wine Pergola, Dog Obstacle Course or Self-Sustaining Food Pyramid next? 🕊️🏖️🍓
GREAT VIDEO!! Your editing was fantastic & funny!! Very informative too. Thank you!
I gave up digging way before you lol. I would have stopped and filled that hole real quick. Nice job.
I bought the same exact blue plastic stock tank from a feed store before the pandemic, ( none available now ) hired my neighbor to deliver it, it's 8' across and 2' high and was told it holds 700 gallons of water. It's made by Behlen. The hardest part was getting it level, it's only half in the ground. I keep Koi in it and they are growing like weeds and actually survived the New England winter with just an air bubbler. What you did with yours is over the top. Great video !
WOW!! The Koi were under ice or the bubbler prevented ice from forming?👋🙂
@@barbarapettry6817 I’am not exactly sure what or how it happened. And it seems unbelievable to me, considering some days were -13°. I think the air compressor kept them alive, although ice did form just not around the hole the bubbler kept open. Just this summer they have tripled in size. Next winter I plan on putting a stock tank heater in it to hopefully keep any ice from forming, and making life a little easier for them. I never saw them all winter until the ice melted in the spring.
@@circlethewagons That's why I was amazed it being New England and all - It sure knows how to get a little "chilly" there for sure!! I saw an article on nextdaykoi that had a bunch of ideas, however, it was referring to a pond and not a pool but they were dealing with extremely cold weather and their Koi. Maybe it will help. Have a Wonderful Rest of the Week!!!
👋🙂
I think they go into a hibernation state at the bottom of the pool and goldfish live in cooler water. I have 5 aquariums in varying sizes, but I have been watching Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy videos and now I want one too. Yours is a good option.
Hi, how much did the pavers cost? Can you replace the tank if it leaks or breaks?
Just LOVE the can-do attitude! Great video.
And the sweetest part was the cute lil puppy trying to help n play while you were hammering, lol
Loved this video! ❤ Loved the references too!😂🤣
That “baby dog” earned a “subscribe”! 🐶💕
I am glad I saw your video before I tried to plant my lemon tree. In SE Texas we have gumbo....hard clay.
That pup made a good supervisor 🤣😂🤣
It’s lovely! All your time and efforts paid off. 👍🏻👋🏻🧑🦳🤶🌻
Love your video! Thank you for sharing this. I must say, the most adorable part was: "Thats just my baby dog". I had to replay that part again and LAUGHED OUT LOUD!!! Thanks again!
My favorite part too 😊
@@nickbuildsthings the absolute cutest 🥰😍
Love the ingenuity and your little helper. Tell the Mrs. She a lucky lady!!
It is perfect. 💗
I fell out laughing with the “ tired of this grandpa” lmbo!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊 that made my day 😂😂😂 I have to share for that alone smh I’m literally crying laughing 😂
😂 I love that movie.
In the 60s, my sisters and I swam in a stock tank in the middle of the pasture! Algae and all! I like this one a lot better!
I know how extremely hard work all this was. Your amazing to do this for your family.
You did it for your dogs. What a man a mighty good man
Wish I had a husband like that, lol. Single life
@@jyes23. 😂
Round point shovel is your friend.
Great idea on that style stock tank. Your little assistant was the best.
I have had a blue stock tank pool for years. We had a hillside that we terraced for gardens, and set the tank in the lower level. We initially used it as a swimming pool for our black cocker spaniel, who got very hot in the summer and often swam in the pool. Later I used it as a fish pond. Recently I have 2 grandsons and we converted it back to a pool for them.
Well done on that reusing!! 👋🙂
My question is putting that in did it lower or raise the value of your home? I know above ground pools lower the value
Great stuff I love your project! But your baby dog is adorable 🥰 thanks for sharing 🤪
Looks fantastic! Love the pavers,lights and location, and you guys nailed it!
Great job on the project! But also...loved the humor in your video production!
My husband did something similar. We bought a round 4' deep 16ft diameter above ground and put it in the ground. We rented a small back hoe to dig out the hole. We bought a regular pool pump and filter used for in ground pools, not the crappy ones that come with above ground pools. Like in this video made it all very nice. Spent a total of about 5k on everything. Kids swam in it for about 4 years until they lost interest. When we took it out, was interesting to see that non of the metal supports had even rusted at all. Most people had no idea it was an above ground pool put in ground. We put it in ourselves with the help of husband's bro and 2 hired teens. 4 years later we took it out ourselves filled in the hole with a truck load of purchased dirt and viola, looks like it was never there!
That was my hope that it could be a simple demolition if we decide to get rid of it and I think it would be.
Your hard work sure paid off in the end
Fabulous!! you could watch movies, projecting them onto the shed!
Great idea!
I really enjoyed this video! You’re the funniest! A fantastic job! Continual Blessings
It may not be perfect but you have the Pride that you did it yourself. It looks Beautiful.
Thanks. It feels good to use knowing you sweat over it
Love the choices of music
Nice work !
Great ideas! Great job! Great body! Dang this DIY pool had some mighty fine landscape views
You killed it bro! Beautiful design! Absolutely love it!!
Wow, very cool, lots of hard work with a great result! Thank you for talking us on your journey!
I forgot what I came to my computer for after stumbling upon your video! I watched and enjoyed even though I can only dream of having such a project! The entertainment and instruction was outstanding. The pool and landscaping...beautiful. End result... peaceful oasis.
What a compliment. Thanks!
You did an awesome job! A few potted palms & you have your very own oasis😎🌴🌴!!
Wow, you ar so smart n creative to figure all the plumbing parts together to make the pump run right n safely. That's amazing. You gotta come n do my yard like that. So nice n so fun for your family.
NICK! NICK! NICK! YOU ARE THE MAN!! Not sure how I stumbled across this video, but it's a good thing I did. What an exceptional production - both the video and the pool/patio area. I didn't see ANYONE helping you either - other than ole girl loading bags of sand on the wheelbarrow. Hell, but the time the video was over, I was exhausted just from watching you work so hard! I guess that's how you keep those abs so tight, huh? What a sweetheart you are, and you're easy on the eyes! Like you, I don't mind working in the yard because it's good exercise - PLUS, it allows some time to bond with nature. Keep up the good work, young man! I look forward to seeing more of your work, so I have liked and subscribed. THANKS! YOU ROCK!!!
Thank you for all the kind words! The back yard is one of my favorite places in the world!
This is so perfect for my small yard. Thanks for the idea, Love this ❤️
Beautiful pool. Good job! 👀 💧💦🕳🌹🪴
Love the song choice 😅
Very very nice! Your work turned out great, and I love your pups.
That is the best oasis diy EVER! Tell your wife she did wonderful when she chose you!
Fantastic job, and very funny video!
That was the coolest pool build I've ever watched!! 😎 Great job
That pool is lovely, but oh, that husband! What a blessing, in every aspect😉😍
Watching this really made me happy. You did good and it looks beautiful!
Just absolutely beautiful!! Men that work with their hands are fantastic.❤️❤️
Really good job. I especially appreciate your choice of pavers.
“Cannon Ball” ! …. Great project, excellent video production. Cheers.
Great video! Love the effects! And editing. Entertaining and fun and not long, drawn out 💩 like some are. It looks like you did your research and thought it through.👍👍👍🏝🏖😎
Great video and adorable puppy!! OMG, I LOVE HIM/HER!🐕❤
Looks awesome! Just added value to your property. That’s all you need to cool off on a hot summer day ☀️
Very cool! Enjoy it you all!!
You did a great job! I enjoyed seeing the progress from beginning to end it looks great!!
OMGOSH!,, this is an AWESOME hard working POOL digging video! Love your music! Design and hard WORK COMPLETION! 👏 BRAVO 🇺🇸⚒🇺🇸
Oh my goodness my husband did this about 15 years ago and we loved it.we never put it in ground although and he bought a pump for a hundred dollars that went to an in ground pool that made the water bubble like crazy. We spent many hours enjoying it till we moved about six years ago from Florida to Georgia..
Love it!!!! Good husband n a hardworking man
That turned out really nice!! 👏🏼👏🏼
Wow! Great job.
Nice work
Very cool!!!!
I enjoyed the video very much
I think you did amazing, it was truly a great deal of hard work. I hope it brings you happiness.
What a great video, I enjoyed it. Great job on your project!
This is the most enjoyable diy video I’ve ever watched!
You’re wife is one very blessed woman!
I’m glad to know there are men out there like you.
It is perfect 👍🏻
Amazing 🤩 Enjoy your beautiful paradise. Knowing how to build things is a great asset😍 Congratulations on this beautiful project 🥳 It looks beautiful 😍
What a great idea! You did a fantastic job....I'd love one of those for my backyard!
Amazing Job.. love it Beautiful for just relaxing too!!
What a great project! Also the editing on this video is A1. Great job👍🏾
Omg what an awesome job…. I wish I knew you!😄 Great commentary.
Wow definitely a labor of love! Turned out beautiful!
Great job. Man! That's some killer back breaking work
You’re much more committed to rehandling that dirt than I. I’m a bit OCD about efficiency and instead of moving it all back and sifting through it, I would’ve put landscape fabric down and a pea gravel with stepping stones throughout and a creeping plant like chamomile to keep weeds from popping up. Love it! Great job, “and as always, enjoy!)…
No wonder you are buff! A lot of hard work and an amazing job.
That looks great. You did an amazing job. You guys have to be proud of yourself for doing that.
Damn, son!! You don't play! When you said a Stock Pool, I pictured one like I saw in Palestine, TX. It was a metal Stock Tank tossed out back of a house with a garden hose. Do you always go at stuff 💯 and then some?! You rock dude!
Thanks! And yes. 🤣
What a beautiful and functional addition to a backyard. I need to consider this in my future reno's. Great job!
WOW what amazing work!!!! Stunning result!!
Great job!
We are doing something similar with a 9’x29” plastic stock tank. It should have uv inhibitors and last a really long time. Ours is already many years old (we got it free from a neighbor) and shows no signs of wear. Ours is built into a sloped yard so half the work.
A cover (wood frame around foam) should do wonders for keeping it cleaner and the desired temp.
I also added a couple other suggestions below, but great job nonetheless.
I stumbled upon this video while searching ideas to build a koi pond in my backyard... but now I want to build one for myself as well! Thanks!
Wow! I like this idea a lot! We had a catastrophic sign from God that we weren’t supposed to have an above ground, after a tree branch from one of our pines fell straight down the middle of it, this past winter. We did fix it temporarily for Summer; however, the effort and work involved to repeatedly put a band-aid over the damaged areas.. let’s just say, it wasn’t a permanent fix. With little to no affordable option, for a replacement that doesn’t involve selling one of your kidneys for shipping, we’ve been looking to do something like this, as well. I, myself, prefer to “Do It Myself”, as opposed to paying someone to come out and do the same thing. This certainly appears to be something I could do, as I enjoy jumping in there and getting my hands dirty.
Thanks for the inspiration and spark to get this project kicked off!
Have you looked into that natural swim pond guy from England? The plants in those ponds are not only beautiful, but they reclaim the water. They use bubblers too. The shade in your yard might also help it not get so hot. Looks so relaxing. Another route for swimmers like myself might be the small continuous current pools. But the equipment for those seem kind of pricey.
@@KKIcons Oh ok.. thanks! I’ll have to check out some of his videos, then. We tend to lean more towards natural ways, to spruce up our landscape, especially in areas where we enjoy family and entertain guests. Despite all my positive efforts, I seem to be fighting a losing battle with 10 gigantanormous pines, towards the back of our property. Yes, they provide optimal shade and an abundant supply of burnable wood; however, that comes at a cost. Their roots run deep and the pine needles are many. No growth from anything substantial.
As for buying/creating a steady current within a pool.. you’re right, it can be quite pricey. I’ve always thought it would be neat to just have a “lazy river”, tbh.🤔 I think I’ll keep on dreamin’..
Brilliant idea an execution!! Just loved it and the puppy an doggo✌🏼💗😊❣️