15 Genius Ways to Use Stock Tanks in Your Home and Backyard

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Bathroom Sink

Take a cue from this homeowner and upcycle a large tub to make a double sink, or use a small tank for a teeny bathroom.

See more ideas from this rustic cabin in Tennessee.

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Veggie Garden

Does a big sprawling garden sound unmanageable? Keep things contained and compact by using a galvanized feed trough as a raised gardening bed.

Get the tutorial at Blue Roof Cabin.

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Storage Side Table

Use this easy how-to to transform a tank into a wood-covered storage piece, which you can use at the foot of your bed, next to your couch, or on your porch. 

Get the tutorial at Irishman Acres.

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Cooler

Hosting a barbecue, graduation party, or wedding this summer? Create an inexpensive cooler with a water trough that will keep drinks chilled all day.

See more from Day 7 Photography at Style Me Pretty.

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Planters

These bloggers used stock tanks to house their beautiful outdoor blooms. You can either feature the standard galvanized metal, or use pretty copper paint to give your tank an upgrade. 

Get the tutorial at Couture House Interiors.

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Shower

During your next bathroom renovation, infuse some rustic flair into your bathroom by asking your contractor to install one of these beauties. 

See more at Stickett Inn.

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Backyard Pool

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Garden Pond

Make your garden even more relaxing and quaint by creating a pretty pond, which you can use to house fish and aquatic plants.

See more of this Mosaic Gardens project at Gardenista.

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Bathtub

After a long day, soaking in one of these galvanized soaking tubs will feel oh-so-good.

See more at Craftwork Home.

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Coffee Table

Use some leftover lumber or reclaimed wood to make a coffee table with country charm.

Get the tutorial at Remodelaholic.

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Privacy Fencing

Why build a fence when you can grow one instead? These planters will look stunning lining your property.

Get the tutorial at Manic Maker.

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Rain Barrel

Reduce your water bills by installing a barrel to collect rain water to douse your garden.

Get the tutorial at The Bicycle Garden.

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Garden Hose Storage

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Kitchen Island

Select a tub size that best suits your kitchen and then use this tutorial to fashion a countrified island.

Get the tutorial at Magazine Your Home.

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Fire Pit

Put your DIY skills to the test with this natural-gas fire pit project. 

Get the tutorial at Tractor Supply Co.

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Hot Tub

By adding a heating element, you can turn a stock tank into a hot tub. They can take a long time to get warm—and you'll want to be careful you don't burn yourself—but it's certainly a budget-friendly way to install a Jacuzzi in your backyard.

Jessica Leigh Mattern is a web editor and writer who covers home, holiday, DIY, crafts, travel, and more lifestyle topics. Prior to working for Country Living, she wrote for several lifestyle and women’s magazines including Woman’s Day, Cosmopolitan, and Redbook

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