Diy Towel Rack Pool . In this video we are going over a towel rack the we made to go outside by the pool this project cost under $10. This diy pool towel rack uses simple materials and takes about 30 minutes to make. Pool Towel Rack and Storage Area Towel rack pool, Pool towels from www.pinterest.com Attach the shelves to the long frame with pocket hole screws and wood glue. I cut the rails down to size at 47″ long with a 15 degree angle on the bottom. You can use any type of storage box or even make one by yourself from a wooden crate.