I now have build plans for this project! bit.ly/41m0Om7 Also, use my code MAKERGRAY and the link shakerandspoon.com/makergray to get $20 off your first Shaker & Spoon box!

First, it looks AMAZING! As a plumber in Texas however, there is a reason we do not use galvanized piping much anymore. I still love the look and replacement is simple, so I might suggest a di-electric conversion fitting at the hose to increase longevity. Brass into galvanized pipe will break down quickly in open air as they will begin sharing electrons across the dissimilar metals. Copper is more expensive, but would last exponentially longer in the Texas summers.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips and kind words!

@andrewfreeman88

Жыл бұрын

So you recommend the Brass end into Copper piping for the shower leg? Maybe the difficult part is getting it threaded, not entirely sure.

@theprettyanxiouskoko6876

Жыл бұрын

Galvanized piping is a must esp in texas...Brass into galvanized piping is fine and di electric conversion fittings are a myth...

@stevenleppo7996

Жыл бұрын

@Andrew Freeman Brass into copper does not have the same issues because the metals are reasonably similar. Personally, for the cost, I would use a PEX connection from a split hose bib and come up with copper pipe because it is a natural material that does not break down as quickly in the elements.

@stevenleppo7996

Жыл бұрын

@The Pretty Anxious KoKo There is a reason galvanized pipes in Texas no longer match code for residential structures. Especially in this instance, every time there is no water inside the pipe, a layer of rust will form that, then flakes off and creates pitting in the pipe. Enough times, a hole forms. Dielectric fittings are required by code.

Great idea! Plumber here, if you want warmer water, I live in the northeast, I’d replace that hose bib with a hot/cold faucet so it would be more comfortable and you could use it year round. Need a shelf to set your ‘shower beer’ on…….I mean, shampoo, body wash, etc.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I especially love the beer holder idea! The horizontal bracing 2x4's are perfect for drink holding. I've tested it a lot :)

@mikedavison3400

Жыл бұрын

Instead of using hot water you could just run a long length of black hose that’s exposed to the sun. I live in the Pacific Northwest and I was helping a neighbour replace some fencing between our two houses. I went to wash my hands off and sprayed them with his garden hose. Startled the L out of me as that water was HOT.

Thanks. I thought I was finished with my back yard. Now it appears I have to build a shower too. Beautiful, professional work!

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

:) Thanks so much! Highly recommend the shower!

My favorite is the "happy accident" It added a beautiful personal touch. You rock! 👍🏼

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I love when accidents work out :) Thank you!!

I really like how you explain about rinsing off before getting in the pool. In my culture, everyone actually thoroughly bathes before getting into any pool or communal clean water.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I think it's a great idea! Makes sense. I try to encourage that for our pool. Thanks so much!

@WildnUnruly

11 ай бұрын

In America we have the same rules for public swimming pools etc. Swimmers are to throughly shower before entering pools. Children wearing diapers are not usually allowed unless they wear a special plastic diaper that goes over the actual diaper but more and more babies are not being allowed in pools. Additionally any persons who have recently been ill with a gastrointestinal condition or diarrhea within 14 days are not allowed to swim in public pools. Their are several pathogens like Cryptosporidium that cause many illnesses.

@arcticredpanda4598

11 ай бұрын

@@WildnUnruly In America I've seen people jump in the pool sweaty and full of sun screen. It's not clean.

@RoseaCreates

2 ай бұрын

For pool chemistry, it is essential. The pool maintenance will be less often if people rinse.

This is just what I need for my property. It gives me such encouragement to see that a woman built it. Hooray! 👍👍😃

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Thanks so much for watching :)

@maggy803

3 күн бұрын

Yeah I agree and she made an amazing outdoor shower looks amazing

Beautiful 👏 and love that you go straight to the point and not talk a bunch. Love it!

@MakerGray

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

add a handheld shower and it'll be perfect for washing the family dog or cat as well. :)

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Yes great idea!

@zpalladino

15 күн бұрын

I’m building one now and overlooked this til now thank you!!

We did an outdoor shower, but added a tankless outdoor water heater and propane tank so we have hot water with it as well. It's great even on summer days in hot Tulsa!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Yessssss I've been contemplating this idea as well! So glad to hear that you like it. Thanks so much!

@chrisbaier6252

Жыл бұрын

You could put copper pipes in the outside in a zig-zag pattern to make a solar heater and also use it as a trellis for a vine so it doesn’t get too hot in the summer (or just try it with a black hose which would be cheaper )

@deanlabayen

Жыл бұрын

Got a video for how you installed that?

@mikedavison3400

Жыл бұрын

@ chrisbaier I replied to woohunter’s post along the same lines. Just run a long length of black hose that’s exposed to the sun and you will get lots of HOT water.

@MagicHawkeye

2 ай бұрын

Just put a black water tank on the top; no need for a water heater. Solar hot water is the most efficient form of solar energy technology on the planet, and dirt-cheap!

Clamps are brilliant idea, thanks! Outdoor shower has always been on my list, summer or winter.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Great! I'm so glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and I hope you build one for yourself!

Amazing job! You knocked that project out of the park. If I wasn’t a general contractor I’d absolutely have you do one for me! Keep up the good work. 💯

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I did this at our place in the Philippines…outdoor showers are awesome! We also used Champagne Palms for some greenery. I REALLY like the “pool” idea! I think your shower came together very well. Enjoy the summer.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Oh I bet the palms are gorgeous. Thank you so much!

I'm waiting for the day you add hot water. Sure it's miserably hot in Texas, but year round, you might want to give the dog a bath in this spot. You can add a handheld shower attachment, and viola.

@MakerGray

3 ай бұрын

Stay tuned... the hot water addition is coming very soon!

Should we add anything to make this shower even better? Find more Outdoor Projects here! bit.ly/3ttNBqI Thanks for watching!

@deecee1474

Жыл бұрын

How would you add a door? Ideas… If you or a viewer wanted to. 😊

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

@@deecee1474 Hmmm. You could build a door that was similar to a fence gate. That's probably what I would do. Or a fabric curtain!

I absolutely love this! I"ve been wanting to do this but, well, I thought it would be way harder than this. Of course, you made it look easier than it is too so....lol Thank you so much for sharing this. We've had so many hot days the last couple of years so this will be fantastic. Thanks again! 💖

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Thanks so much :)

Your shower looks beautiful. I recently added an outdoor shower next to my hot tub. I think it is worth the effort to have hot water also. It's fun to shower outside. Also it is good for getting the sand off after a trip to the beach.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree with all of this. Hot water would be worth the effort. I'm hoping to get do that down the road. Thanks so much :)

Love your projects. When you mentioned guest changing, I thought a seat would have been nice to place changing clothes

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Yes, a great point! A seat would be handy for several reasons. I'm thinking of making one for next season. Thanks!

Great Outdoor Shower! Well done!

@MakerGray

9 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

my grandmother was so strict about the house being clean my grandfather rigged up an outside shower with PVC pipe and the garden hose. lol. It was hilarious, but very practical.

❤❤❤ I love it

I love your attention to detail. You are a builder after my own heart ❤

Love the “sleeve”, clamp, and your helper 😊Very inspiring. 🙏

Well done ma'am. Love the design and easy installation. Great video. I'd like to do something like this for my parents in their backyard. Again awesome video and God bless you.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

The shower looks great!! Nice work. Definitely a must in these Texas summers.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Perfect hot Texas summer relief! Thank you so much 😊

I live on the East Coast and have a beach house in South Jersey with an outdoor shower. It is amazing to shower outdoors, and your build looks great. I would love to do it at home in Philly, but I would need hot water, as we do not get the heat of Texas...

This is such an inspiring video! I wish you taught a class in building for beginners in using power tools etc. Your work is exquisite! Your shower is so beautiful; I love the cedar and your treatment of it. 💕

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :) And I'm happy to entertain beginner power tool information! Is there a specific tool you'd like covered? I've been entertaining doing that on my website. Thank you again!

Enjoyed the video and the great ideas. agree that the broken stone looks more natural (and probably better for non-slip) than if it were in one piece. The simple hacks of pocket screws and clip supports definitely raise the bar on the DIY game.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Yes - I want an outdoor shower! Thanks for the ideas.

I love this. And all of the detail included. Thank you for sharing. Good job!!!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

This looks so cool.

Nicely done! I still have dreams of an outdoor shower. A personal touch would be a Japanese Noren curtain possibly at the entrance. Enjoy!

Well.. thank you for a new weekend project! This was such an awesome idea and yours looks amazing! Also, thanks for the little tips you added.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I love hearing this. Thank you for watching!

@daitranghoang6227

Жыл бұрын

I miss my homeland 😢😢

Wow that soil is so DARK

Amazing work! Your skills are truly impressive!

How cool, when I designed my last house I added outdoor plumbing directly behind our master bathroom shower so that we had an outdoor shower and a place to wash the dogs,along with (because we live in Pismo Beach,California) a place to shower and clean wetsuits. Truthfully I enjoy the outdoor shower more than our indoor shower. Great video, I really appreciate the wood post sleeve tip. Thank you and take care.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I love it! I would do like you did and definitely plumb for an outdoor shower if building a new house. We agree - we love it more than the indoor showers. Thanks so much :)

@johnrpizzaguy

Жыл бұрын

@@MakerGray thank you for your reply. I wish I had your talent as a builder, but wood and I are not friends. So I leave it to talented/ Skilled people such as yourself. You and your partner will enjoy that shower especially this summer. Take care and Thank you Again. 🙏😎

Great build and the stone base is primo! We live near the beach so a knee level spigot to rinse sandy toes is a nice idea.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I like that idea! So handy in many situations, especially the beach. Thanks so much!

Great JOB! 👏👏👏

Just found your channel and I'm hooked! You make it all look possible. Clear, complete instructions. I notice that you use a conglomeration of inexpensive tools. Most people could do wonders if they were sponsored by a company providing them with every specialty tool available but it's discouraging to the average DIYer who can't afford them. Great job!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! I aim to make all of my builds accessible to most everyone using inexpensive tools :) Thank you so much and welcome!! Lots to come!

@sherrypatrick2302

Жыл бұрын

Me too…hooked! Keep up the great work!

Love seeing how you embraced the happy accident. Great attitude! Amazing results! Beyond talented

@MakerGray

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

First video I'm watching, and I love it! The cracked stone looks great!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it! That cracked stone was a happy accident for sure. Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!

Me and my wife cannot believe how amazing your work is. Amazing!!!!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you both! I really appreciate it and thank you for watching!

You are such inspiration for me thank you

You make it look so easy

Super cool. Very nice. 👍🏼

Very thorough and inspiring! Thank you!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So beautiful

Outdoor shower GOALS!!!!! Looks amazing!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

😄 Thank you for your amazing products Total Boat! The BEST!

LOVE IT!!!!!

Its gorgeous! I love how effortless you make the work look and it turned out absolutely beautiful.

@MakerGray

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

You make it look simple and easy to do. Thx for sharing

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

One word SWEEEET.... Love that mini deck and pool setup in the back also.. Nice work❤

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wow! Love it!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Hang some artwork inside or a couple of hooks to hang something from. Very cool project. It would be very seasonal here in Oregon though.

@RoseaCreates

2 ай бұрын

Hooks for sure

You did such an awesome job, I love it 😍

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Amazing build. It’s so pretty and so very functional 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! One of my favorite builds!

That’s a nice chill area! Great job.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

It really is! Thanks so much!

I love when the ladies' kick butt!! looks fantastic and loved the step by step. Would love this in NJ but will invest in the propane heat tank. Very entertaining! thanks.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate it!

Thank you for protecting your lungs. It never ceases to amaze me watching dudes breath in concrete dust which could (will over time) damage their lungs. Great explanation and to the point. Great work.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

That drives me crazy too! It's not always convenient, but well worth it. Thinking of my future self, and hopefully inspiring others to also. Thanks!

You are amazing!!! Awesome resort vibe shower. 👍

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Great work! Thanks for sharing.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You did such a nice job. Seeing the plumbing put in helped me with my outdoor shower. Thank you and keep up the good work!

@MakerGray

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Absolutely beautiful Maybe have a small camping stool to put things on or sit as a person changes Great job!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I love the stool idea. Thanks!

Great video, Erin!! This is so well done!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tina!!

@brendamiles5647

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tina!!! Happy impending birthday!!! x0x0

That Post Saver sleeve is so cool. Thanks for sharing.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it! I'm a huge fan of the product. Thanks for watching!

We built a very similar shower for use outside our seasonal trailer. It is a 4’ x 6’ enclosure that has a clear Lexan corrugated roof and we put a door on the front instead of the side opening like yours. We are in northern Ontario so hot water was a must to extend the shower season from early May into late October. The use of a propane tank less outdoor water heated means you can have a shower at the temperature you like, for as long as you like. We also used low voltage LED lighting in it for those late evening showers before turning in for the evening. It’s been a real game changer and this is our 4 season using it without any operational issues. Another nice feature is that the tank less water heater allows me to have hot water outside of the trailer quickly without lugging a bucket full from inside the trailer.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

That sounds nice! I've definitely thought about a tankless heater. Thanks!

Very impressive! Kudos on a great project and top quality work. Looks great too!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great job, very cool and you make it look so easy.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really enjoyed watching your video. After experiencing another hot summer while doing some outdoor backyard projects ie., pavers, an outdoor grilling gazebo, I have decided to add an outdoor shower to area. I like the way you make use of clamps and 2x4's for supporting your posts. Just like I did recently. It's the little details such as the top plate on the walls, and the trim gives the structure a finished look. I'll be using copper for my supply line, and I will use composite planking for the floor. The structure will be made from cedar. Look forward to seeing more of your projects.

@MakerGray

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You are going to love that shower :)

Congrats! Pretty well done and looks very nice 👍

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Phenomenal job start to finish!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Turned out great, good job!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This project turned out amazing.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We absolutely love it :)

Definitely worthwhile emulating. Thankyou for sharing.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

:) Thank you for watching!

Great looking shower, well done.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love it! Very creative and well-executed.

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Awesome job

Looks great.

Beautiful! You are so talented.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Muy buen trabajo chicas, felicitaciones totales 👏 👏💯✨️🎉 Quedó muy bonito 💖 Saludos desde Perú ❤️ 🇵🇪 😘 Gracias ✨️

Love this!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ellie!

First video I've seen, glad I found it. I agree with you, the "bump" you hit and broke your stone....did make a great accent for the shower floor.

@MakerGray

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like the floor accent too :)

Great job!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Came out so nice! What an awesome addition to your outside setup!!!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I think so too! Thank you as always Ethan :)

Awesome! Great job.👍

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Looks wonderful.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great Job...looks amazing and functional

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Inspirational!!! You are mad talented and clear.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Whatchu talkin bout, hot in the summer! Its Texas, winter is hot! :D

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 😆🔥

interesting idea congratulation from deep heart best wishes happy shower

WOAH that umbrella thing was awesome!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Game changer to keep our pool cool!

Really Nice! Forney, TX

Sweeeet💯...forget using the indoor facilities...that would be my go-to all summer👍💜

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! That's what I'm thinking! I'm obsessed and haven't showered inside since building it! Thanks for watching :)

Enjoyable video. Excellent way that you used exterior coatings to make the cedar weather protected.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Well done well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 maybe add a Sweet mirror

I love this so much, we are moving to georgia and added this as a must do diy project for our next home ty

@MakerGray

2 ай бұрын

It might be my most favorite thing at our house in the summer! Glad to hear it and thanks!

Well done, Pretty Lady. Well done!

Well done. :D

Your skills are simply amazing

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Definitely love that

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!