We Built a CHEAP Backyard Pool using an Intex Pool - Part 2

We are turning a section of our back patio into a dream backyard oasis with a cheap above-ground pool! This week we are building a fence to surround the pool, mainly to cover the horrendous blue, but it also makes a great safety net for dogs and kids. This small area is already looking so good, but wee have a lot more to do to fully transform this space!

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[carolfuchs]

Just came upon your channel. I too have an above ground pool we installed 3 years ago. I'm 74. I found a Youtube channel called "Swim University". It has been very helpful in maintaining the balance in our pool. I ended up also taking a water sample to a pool store where they tested the water for free and then made suggestions as to how to clear up our algae problem. We are not obligated to buy from them, but it was easier than trying to figure it out on my own. Love your channel and the work ethic you have. You are so young and on your way to good things. Keep up the good work and enjoy life.

[stephaniejohansen]

You two are great role models for people of your age! To learn as you go and be humble enough to admit when you do something wrong is remarkable.

[ps]

Having been "DIY when we were younger, so glad to see young people still doing it. Impressive.

[sabitaramdeo]

I love how Molly was helping you hold the wood from inside the pool, lol keep doing you guys.

[cyndy]

We have an Intex pool for the grandkids that we put up every spring on a pad on our concrete barn porch deck. Just use a powerful enough pump to properly filter the pool water and add pool supplements to control the algae, balance the ph, and use the chlorine tablet floats. We change our filters every two to three weeks. Our water is as crystal clear today as the first day we put the pool up. We also put a pool cover over the top when not swimming to keep the bugs and junk out. Easy care, inexpensive, and so much fun! Really enjoy your videos!

[gregslair]

I have no clue how I stumbled onto your channel, but you guys are too stinkin cute together. You're never serious, you make mistakes, you own them and you guys seem to have fun doing everything together. Best of luck in all your endeavors, your channel, and most importantly to your upcoming baby. Which will be happy, healthy, cry free (hopefully) and raised by great parents who know solid work ethics. You've already taught this old dog a few things already, so much appreciated.

[sallywasagoodolgal]

Watching y'all makes me feel pretty good about young people and our future. I see a lot of bad on the news, but then here you two come along. It makes me very hopeful, and happy.

[RinasAMaker]

I love that you first attempt to fix a broken item rather than jumping to replace it - the money you save by not replacing it can be put into savings. Instead of “buy used, save the difference” you just “fix it and save the difference”. Great job! 😊

[gerriejennings]

I think you are going to be happy, fun, wonderful parents. Best wishes from 🇨🇦

[annaromero]

I’m stumped upon your channel last week and was so impressed with what y’all were doing. It warms my heart to see a young couple like y’all making a difference to keep so much junk out of landfills. The knowledge y’all have and passing on to us viewers is so amazing. 🥰💕

[eCodEyTube]

I went to your videos to see if there was a part 3, and noticed your last two vids are the only ones that hit six figures in a long time. So happy to see the algorithm worked its magic so I could find your channel, and hopefully things just get better from here. Subscribed! <3

[MarkPauley-sy]

Great content does my heart good that young people like you to working together and make something on their own and can do the trades like wood working. Keep up the good work and stay safe and healthy.

[shannonriggs]

I had an above ground pool a few years ago. 22ft wide x 4ft deep love love loved it! Until it rained for 2 weeks straight. It was uncovered for two of those days. Then i covered it. I shocked it and did everything I was supposed to do but it still turned green. I left it uncovered again for a few days before we were going to drain it. I woke up to Lilly pads and frogs in my pool. True story. A pool is a lot of work no matter the size. Your project looks great and I’m looking forward to seeing what all you guys do!

[FancyCheetahs]

We have had an aboveground pool for 37 years ( the same pool but several liners) . We have a DE filter, use trichlor chlorine (so the sun doesn't burn off the chlorine) and check the cyanuric acid level. After those 2 are at ideal levels, we use borax. Borax will raise the pH and keep the alkalinity stable. Borax will also reduce the amount of chlorine needed to sanitize the water. Test the water frequently.

[dragnon]

So glad you cleared your pool. Pools are their own beasts and filtration is everything but chemicals are important too. The rain definitely turned you pool green by lowering the ph. Baking soda would bring it back and then a good shock. Good luck to you guys and I love your videos.

[flybywire]

Get a floating cover for the pool. A floating one is easy to put on it with just one person. It reduces the heat loss by evaporation, it reduces the amount of dirt going into the pool, and it reduces the amount of light hitting the water which reduces the algae growth. Get a flocculant. After adding it let the pump mix the water well, then stop the pump for some hours. That cloudiness of the water is a colloidal solution. The filter cant catch it this way. The flocculant agglomerates it so the filter can catch it. The pH must be around 7-7.2 for that to work. You can literally see it flaking.

[paceva]

14:46.
That’s the time stamp this young man proved to be a grown man. Wisdom

[vincentcozza]

Your face when you saw the water green was PRICELESS!!! It's probably from the rain water because acid in rain changes the pool water. How much is admission to come over and swim lol. Enjoy yourselves!!! Peace

[CarolineTeta-wv]

Adorable couple, great team work! Keep it up. A good partnership equals a successful marriage.

[melindam]

You guys are a great team. It makes me happy to see a couple doing the things together that makes them happy. Awesome videos.