16 Genius Ways to Use Stock Tanks In Your Home and Backyard

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keep cool on a hot summer day with one of these inexpensive and easy-to-install backyard pools. 

See more at Tee Lolly Farm and get the tutorial at the Tractor Supply Company.

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.

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

See more at Craftwork Home.

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

Get the tutorial at Remodelaholic.

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

Get the tutorial at Manic Maker.

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

Get the tutorial at The Bicycle Garden.

Tidy up your backyard with this clever storage solution. 

See more at Life in a Little Red Farmhouse.

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.