This is very exciting, because all summer long our family of 5 swims DAILY and usually just hose off. We keep a bottle of soap and shampoo out there --sometimes it's just easier especially if we swim til 7pm certain days. Having an actual shower out there is amazing.
This project can cost as little as $73 if you just buy the shower and hose and sick it in the yard. Or you can build a structure just under it, or under and all around. You can even get an outdoor shower that is solar powered if you want warm water. This is the shower we got. For the final project you see below, we spent about 4 hours.
If you don't need privacy, this saves some extra time and money-- walls are not necessary... We began our walls, but plan to finish them a few planks at a time over a few months.
You will need- (We had a lot of this left over from other projects)
An outdoor shower and 10' hose... $65+$8
2-4- 4x4x8 posts... $7.57 each (we attached to existing fence panel)
11 pavers ...$1.53 each
4-5 bags rocks.... $3.53 each
5 bags sand... $3.49 each
2-8- 1x6x10 wooden planks... $6.57 each (for walls/ 2 for frame)
Solar lights, 2-4, $2 each
Drill
Saw
Shovel
A 5x5 space
Post hole digger
Directions-
Dig up the 5x5 space
Dig 2 foot deep holes for your posts, put them in, solidify with dirt and water til solid
Make a 3 sided... Or 4 sided frame, we did 3 since our patio acted as the 4th
Cut two 1x6s to fit around the posts, use two pieces together for 3rd side
Spread one bag of sand on top, rake it evenly
Position pavers as you want them
Fill in cracks with sand
Rake and sweep to even out
Then gently soak with water to pack down
Add rocks in the cracks
On 4th "wall" attach two high hooks and put a vinyl shower curtain for complete privacy
Add corner pieces to hold shampoo and soap
Add solar lights to top of posts
Hook shower up to hose and place inside
Enjoy!
