DIY Above Ground Pool, Deck and Saltwater System!

🔨 We Built an Above Ground Pool — Here’s How It Went (Full DIY Guide!) My wife and I decided to build an above ground pool from scratch—and this video walks you through every step of the process. We share the planning, materials, mistakes, and lessons learned from tackling this DIY project ourselves. If you're thinking about building a pool, adding a deck, or installing your own pump and filter setup—this is the video you need. 💬 Have questions we didn’t answer? Drop them in the comments! We’ll respond directly or cover it in our upcoming Q&A follow-up video. 🎬 Watch Our First Q&A:    • Above Ground Pool: Catastrophic Mistake?   📍 Chapter Markers (click to skip): 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Choosing the Right Pool 01:40 Our DIY Pool Goals 03:38 Budget Breakdown 05:20 Stock Tank Pool Options 06:44 Shipping Container Pools 08:47 Fiberglass Pool Pros & Cons 09:48 Concrete Pools 11:17 Picking the Perfect Pool Location 12:53 Intex Pool Site Recommendations 13:40 Pool Housing & Deck Overview 14:50 Pump and Filter Essentials 15:28 Choosing the Right Pump 16:39 Upgrading Hoses (1.25” to 1.5”) 18:14 Plumbing Tips 19:37 Intex-to-PVC Hose Conversion 20:09 Pump & Filter Setup 21:01 Electrical Considerations 21:15 DIY Poolside Daybed 22:49 Pool Siding Choices 23:35 4-Piece Patio Set Overview 24:58 Custom Stairs & Deck 25:48 Railings & Pool Housing 28:22 Inlet, Outlet & Skimmer Setup 30:36 Pool Ladder 31:28 Intex Pool Lighting 32:03 Top View of Deck & Housing 32:32 Pool Frame Access 34:11 How We Winterize Our Pool 35:20 Deck Staining 35:50 Wrap Up 36:35 Design, Blueprints, and Planning 41:49 Stain Color References 43:21 The Most Important Document 🛠️ Parts List (Everything We Used): ✔️ Intex Ultra XTR Rectangular Pool 18ft x 9ft x 52in – https://amzn.to/45T8LC0 ✔️ Intex Wall-Mount Surface Skimmer – https://amzn.to/3P00QNd ✔️ Sand Filter Pump + Saltwater System – https://amzn.to/3P5o3xT ✔️ Stainless Steel Ladder – https://amzn.to/3ChhbWk ✔️ Intex Hoses & Conversion Kits – https://amzn.to/3P5oRmp ✔️ Intex Magnetic Pool Light – https://amzn.to/43qT8QV ✔️ Rechargeable Pool Vacuum – https://amzn.to/3O1pWug ✔️ More tools, furniture, and stain info: https://www.taylordeyoung.com/diy 👍 Like this video? ✅ Give it a thumbs up ✅ Subscribe for more DIY pool builds & backyard upgrades ✅ Comment your own tips, questions, or stories—we love learning from this community!