5. Drill into it and fill it Simply put, converting a stock tank into a pool is a matter of drilling two holes, attaching a small pool pump and filling the thing with water.

HOLY WOW DOES IT FEEL GOOD TO CREATIVELY COME BACK TO MYSELF. I am so proud (even though it isn't perfect) for turning this thought into reality. I genuinely tear up every time I come out because ...

Small colored river rocks, usually 1/8- to 1/4-inch round, are mixed with epoxy and hand troweled onto a smooth surface. The stones are crushed and tumbled to a smooth finish.