{"id":823,"date":"2024-11-07T19:06:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T11:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/diy-pool-towel-rack\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:15","slug":"diy-pool-towel-rack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=823","title":{"rendered":"DIY Pool Towel Rack"},"content":{"rendered":"
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*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot.<\/p>\n

Learn how\u00a0to build this DIY pool\u00a0<\/i><\/strong>towel rack with just a few simple tools. \u00a0It\u2019s a great beginner DIY project that will not only look great, but will be a useful poolside accessory this summer.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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School is out for summer, which means the kids will be swimming multiple times a day<\/strong><\/span>, every day, until school is back in session. \u00a0With that comes the dreaded pile of pool towels that get tossed all over the place. \u00a0This summer I wanted to try to keep things a bit more organized. \u00a0I\u2019ve partnered with The Home Depot today to show you how to build this DIY pool towel rack. \u00a0I\u2019m also going to be sharing a little about some of the tools that I have used. \u00a0This post contains affiliate links to the products I\u2019ve used. \u00a0Should you purchase a product from one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no added cost to you.<\/p>\n

This project is also part of the monthly DIY challenge I host, and there\u2019s so many incredible projects this month that you\u2019re going to want to check out! \u00a0I\u2019ve linked to all of the talented bloggers\u2019 sites at the end of this post!<\/p>\n

How To Build A Towel Rack<\/h2>\n

This DIY pool towel rack is a great beginner build that does not require any complex tools in order to build it. \u00a0I built the towel rack using cedar boards for the rails and pine dowels for the rungs. \u00a0Initially, the rungs were to be conduit pipe, but that plan didn\u2019t work out as well so I swapped out the pipe for wood.<\/p>\n

Materials Needed For This Project<\/h2>\n

For this project, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n

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  • 2 cedar boards @ 8\u2032 long<\/li>\n
  • 1 3\/8\u2033 wood dowel @ 12\u2032 long<\/li>\n
  • 2 \u2013 3\/8\u2033 x 2 1\/2\u2033 bolts<\/li>\n
  • 2 \u2013 3\/8\u2033 nylon lock nuts<\/li>\n
  • 4 \u2013 3\/8\u2033 washers<\/li>\n
  • 120 & 220 grit sandpaper<\/li>\n
  • finish of choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Step 1<\/h2>\n
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    When you purchase cedar boards at The Home Depot, the boards are planed on one side and rough on the other. Sand the rough side smooth with 120 grit sandpaper. \u00a0I cut the rails down to size at 47\u2033 long with a 15 degree angle on the bottom.<\/p>\n

    Step 2<\/h2>\n
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    \"rounding<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    This step is optional. \u00a0I chose to round off the tops of the rails on my bandsaw. \u00a0This can also easily be done using a jigsaw. \u00a0Mine happened to be in the house from another project and I was just too lazy to walk back to get it. \u00a0You can also just leave them as is and not round them off at all!<\/p>\n

    Step 3<\/h2>\n
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    \"drilling<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    I measured and marked the center point of the boards to drill holes for the bolts to fit through. \u00a0I used a 3\/8\u2033 drill bit for the holes.<\/p>\n

    How To Cut Metal Pipe<\/h2>\n
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    \"Milwaukee<\/figure>\n

    As I mentioned before, my original plan was to use metal conduit for the rungs. \u00a0I grabbed my Milwaukee M18 Fuel 18-Volt Brushless Cordless Sawzall<\/strong> <\/span>and fitted it with the Torch carbide teeth metal reciprocating saw blade<\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0I loved how simple it was to get set up to cut. \u00a0No cords to try to find outlets for. \u00a0I added the battery from my M18 XC8.0ah starter kit<\/strong><\/span> and got to work. \u00a0The torch blade cut through the conduit like a hot knife through butter. \u00a0The high output battery made my Sawzall perform like it was running off a 15amp cord. \u00a0All of the Milwaukee M18 batteries work with the 175+ tools in the M18 line, which makes swapping out batteries and tools extremely easy. \u00a0I was able to charge my M18 3ah batteries<\/strong><\/span> on the same charger and swap them out, if needed. \u00a0They also offer an amazing amount of power, but in a more compact size.<\/p>\n

    My plan was to use epoxy as \u201cglue\u201d for the conduit to fit inside the holes I drilled in the rails. \u00a0Unfortunately, my 7\/8\u2033 forstner bit was too small and my 1\u2033 forstner bit was too large. \u00a0I still attempted to attach the rails using 5 minute epoxy, but it just wasn\u2019t working out, so I scrapped the idea and bought wood dowels.<\/p>\n

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    Step 4<\/h2>\n
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    \"drilling<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    For the wood dowels to fit, I used a 1 3\/8\u2033 forstner bit to drill out the holes that I had previously drilled. \u00a0These holes are about 1\/4\u2033 deep. \u00a0I had already pre-stained the rails for the rack as well using an outdoor weatherproofing stain and let it dry overnight.<\/p>\n

    Step 5<\/h2>\n
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    \"adding<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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    \"inserting<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    I cut the rungs for the towel rack down to size. \u00a0For one side of the rack, I cut the rungs at 24\u2033 long. \u00a0For the other side, I cut the rungs at 22 1\/2\u2033 long. \u00a0This allows one side of the rack to fit between the rails on the other side.<\/p>\n

    With the holes drilled out, I added wood glue to each of them, then inserted the dowels. \u00a0I cleaned up any glue seepage, then clamped them together to dry.<\/p>\n

    Step 6<\/h2>\n
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    \"staining<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    When the glue was dry, I applied weatherproofing stain to the rungs and let them dry overnight.<\/p>\n

    Step 7<\/h2>\n
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    \"tightening<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Once the rungs were dry, I attached the rails together using the 2 1\/2\u2033 bolts. \u00a0I added a washer to each side and secured the bolts with nylon lock nuts. \u00a0I used my new Milwaukee ratcheting wrench set<\/strong><\/span> and mechanic\u2019s<\/span> socket\/ratchet set<\/strong>. \u00a0I can\u2019t even explain how much I love these two tool sets. \u00a0I\u2019ve been wanting my own socket and wrench set out in the shop for quite a while. \u00a0I always end up borrowing my husband\u2019s tools and it annoys both of us that I have to do that. \u00a0Unfortunately, my husband want\u2019s to lay claim to these and pass his old sets on to me. \u00a0There\u2019s been quite a bit of back and forth about these two sets since they arrived, which leads me to believe I need to put some sort of booby trap on my toolbox drawer to keep him out;) \u00a0<\/p>\n

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    \"Milwaukee<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    The ratchet set<\/strong> comes with both SAE and metric sockets and the case keeps them neatly organized. \u00a0Another great function of the sockets is that they have flat sides so they won\u2019t go rolling away and get lost when I\u2019m quickly switching out sockets. \u00a0The ratcheting wrenches<\/strong><\/span> work amazingly well. \u00a0If you want to tighten or loosen a bolt, you just flip the wrench to either side. \u00a0The open end of the wrench also boasts MAX BITE notches to give you more torque when tightening nuts and bolts. \u00a0The handy carrying case makes it easy to take with you over to whatever you\u2019re working on.<\/p>\n

    Step 8<\/h2>\n
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    \"attaching<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    The final addition to this DIY pool towel rack is hooks on each side. \u00a0My kids are always tossing their goggles all over the place, so the hooks are a perfect way to keep them neatly hung up and even store other toys like dive rings.<\/p>\n

    DIY Pool Towel Rack<\/h2>\n
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    \"Simple<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Even though this project didn\u2019t go according to my original plan, I love how it turned out! \u00a0Hanging some colorful beach towels on it not only makes it a functional piece for organization, but it really spruces up our pool area! \u00a0Here\u2019s hoping it helps my kids keep things a little more organized this summer. \u00a0A mom can hope, right? \u00a0What are some ways that you keep your pool area organized? \u00a0<\/p>\n

    Make sure that you check out all of the other amazing DIY outdoor projects, built by the talented bloggers participating in this month\u2019s challenge!<\/p>\n

    RemodelaCasa<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Jaime Costiglio<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The Created Home<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Anikas DIY Life<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The Inspired Workshop<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The Awesome Orange<\/span><\/h3>\n

    DIY Huntress<\/span><\/h3>\n

    My Love 2 Create<\/span><\/h3>\n

    My Repurposed Life<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Ugly Duckling House<\/span><\/h3>\n

    House Becoming Home<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Joyful Derivatives<\/span><\/h3>\n

    DISCLOSURE: \u00a0I acknowledge that The Home Depot is partnering with me to participate in the promotional program described above (the \u201cProgram\u201d). \u00a0As part of the Program, I am receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purpose of promoting The Home Depot. \u00a0All expressed opinions and experiences are my own words. \u00a0My post complies with the Word Of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.<\/p>\n

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