How I Built My Backyard Water Fountain

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • This video is an overview of the process I used to design and build my outdoor backyard DIY water fountain. This water feature was not the easiest thing to build but it was doable and has been running for almost a couple years now.
    The glass backdrop is an optional personal preference, I used this type of glass instead of plastic based glass because when researching I found that they may start turning yellow and get damaged from being in the sun. It also helps to make the glow effect from the leds at night a bit more vibrant. The glass used in this project was found on facebook marketplace a local company was trying to make space and sold me the glass for cheap.
    #diy #diywaterfall
    Water Pump:
    hygger 1060GPH Quiet Submersible and External 24V Water Pump, with Controller (30%-100% Settings), Powerful Return Pump for Fish Tanks, Aquariums, Ponds, Fountains, Sump, Hydroponics (33W, 13.1ft)
    Updated LED:
    American Lighting Color Changing Neon Flex Light with Remote Control, 16.4 Foot, Multicolor
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 120

  • @tamaraevansjenkinses9746
    @tamaraevansjenkinses9746 10 місяців тому +5

    WOW! Awesome job!

  • @Megaomen12
    @Megaomen12 2 роки тому +13

    Your voice is very soothing! Also love the instructions you were very clear and concise . Hope to try this someday

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the kind words @tremayne !

    • @cheryls.7144
      @cheryls.7144 9 місяців тому

      I totally agree!!👏🏾 Excellent instruction!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @meghanallen9978
    @meghanallen9978 10 місяців тому +3

    That turned out beautiful ❤

  • @IRo415
    @IRo415 5 місяців тому +5

    Thanks Wayde for posting your work. We wanted a water feature that would buffer sounds and your idea got our brain cells into gear. Appreciate you and your family's help. With gratitude, Chris from San Francisco

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  5 місяців тому +2

      Comments like this make it worth it. Appreciate it. I'm sure it will come out great. Just plan it and do it.

  • @SheriL1
    @SheriL1 2 роки тому +5

    👍The finished product is badass. Love the lighting.

  • @Papierdog
    @Papierdog 7 місяців тому +7

    I loved your son rolling around sped up. Adorable!

  • @Lokito247
    @Lokito247 9 місяців тому +11

    Man!!! You did a great job. This is one of the first videos I got to watch all the way till the end.

  • @leylarandera1624
    @leylarandera1624 5 місяців тому +2

    Hi, Wade , I was looking for some easy and cost effective ideas for my garden area.... especially since we wanted to create a space with tranquility & harmony in mind.... your beautiful video popped up, precisely now! .... I love the way you explained everything and your dedication to your art.... thanks 🌹 sending blessings 🙌 from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @vinny3446
    @vinny3446 8 місяців тому +6

    Awesome job looks great . Love the final look with the planters

  • @robinwarga9
    @robinwarga9 Рік тому +2

    WELL DONE DESIGN AND BUILD.

  • @tinamarietimney7978
    @tinamarietimney7978 Рік тому +3

    Enjoyed your Glass Waterfall! 😉Beautiful😁 Sounds of water very relaxing! Myself planning on making water features from Broken Flat Screen TV's...Insides removed. Frame intacted + Screen, can Decorate, add Rocks etc... Lighting, as desired. 🙃 Nothing Ventured , Nothing Gained! Frame prebuilt !!🥴 Half my idea solved.😂 LoL, Tina, SE.Georgia✌️

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Tina, I'm glad if the video helped you in any way. Your project sounds like an interesting concept, I wish u the best.

  • @jaslijamil6252
    @jaslijamil6252 9 місяців тому +6

    I love it! I might build this but without the glass coz I love to se the water flows naturally. It looks great! thanks for the inspiration.

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, yes it would work well without the glass its just more helpful in windy conditions to prevent water loss.

  • @guadalupesalguero3492
    @guadalupesalguero3492 6 місяців тому +1

    Amazing job. You are a keeper. Happy wife Happy life. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from far away.🎉

  • @bethshapiro2187
    @bethshapiro2187 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful work!

  • @migipr1
    @migipr1 9 місяців тому +5

    This is a great fountain. You have a clear and soft voice on how to do each step. Great job!!!!!!

  • @evonniechiquito1076
    @evonniechiquito1076 2 роки тому +2

    That is an awesome work you done! 👍

  • @freedomofreligion3248
    @freedomofreligion3248 9 місяців тому +5

    Thank you so much for your voice over! It's incredibly helpful to hear the creators, in their own voices + words, describe their effort. ❤ Fabulous.

  • @Yola1980nuff
    @Yola1980nuff Рік тому +2

    Beautiful.. and very relaxing

  • @lauracrepeau8720
    @lauracrepeau8720 5 місяців тому

    Love your work and use of reclaimed materials!

  • @stevebedford5471
    @stevebedford5471 10 місяців тому +1

    Very nicely done and explained.😊

  • @farinstanislaus8087
    @farinstanislaus8087 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing want to build something like this in my basement.

  • @michaelrdaggett5717
    @michaelrdaggett5717 7 місяців тому

    Wow the total end result totally transformed your yard. Great job!

  • @johntorres2292
    @johntorres2292 Рік тому +2

    Awesome job

  • @r.michaelflournoy538
    @r.michaelflournoy538 8 місяців тому +3

    Great job, and it looks wonderful

  • @KeshaRousePBC
    @KeshaRousePBC 9 місяців тому +5

    Dang that came out really nice at the end!!!!!!!

  • @nadirac3509
    @nadirac3509 8 місяців тому +2

    Well done! You’ve inspired me to attempt this project.

  • @williammorris3303
    @williammorris3303 2 роки тому +9

    A lot of people don’t realize that some woods require conditioning before stain. It makes the stain not turn out splotchy

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  2 роки тому +2

      Exactly, I did learn the hard way but glad I eventually had the time to go back and do it correctly.

    • @williammorris3303
      @williammorris3303 2 роки тому +4

      @@wadesminutes how ya learn isn’t Important, that you learn is.

  • @MyVetteDream
    @MyVetteDream 3 місяці тому

    Great job🎉

  • @Le2swt
    @Le2swt 8 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤ love the content

  • @иринанезнамова-о6ч
    @иринанезнамова-о6ч 8 місяців тому +3

    Какая красота!!! Ещё и иллюминация есть! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @LOBBIST-RUS
      @LOBBIST-RUS 7 місяців тому

      Наташка привет

  • @aa1607
    @aa1607 6 місяців тому

    Oneof the amazing diy i have seen and well explained

  • @countrysmurfcomedy3099
    @countrysmurfcomedy3099 6 місяців тому

    💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Fello Builder Fabricator Life 💙... I built a narrower one like yours. You definitely gave me an idea of building a planter box or bench beside mine..

  • @lindavalentine5567
    @lindavalentine5567 8 місяців тому +2

    That’s pretty cool thank you for sharing. Great job 👍

  • @dinoLomedico
    @dinoLomedico 4 місяці тому

    Excellent job a lot of work went into this

  • @hopesaldivar9445
    @hopesaldivar9445 7 місяців тому

    It’s beautiful! I love it! You’re a very creative & talented young man. Need all of that in my backyard! 😍😍😍

  • @peterl.4997
    @peterl.4997 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful outcome!

  • @malcolmcurtis9786
    @malcolmcurtis9786 8 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely brilliant 👍👍👍🇬🇧

  • @maryannmontiy1334
    @maryannmontiy1334 7 місяців тому

    Great job that is awesome that's beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bamnjphoto
    @bamnjphoto 6 місяців тому

    I love it, great example of what to do with my Yard

  • @danielhanawalt4998
    @danielhanawalt4998 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice, VERY nice. I like the lighting. Sets a magical feeling.

  • @DanielGarza-ph4op
    @DanielGarza-ph4op 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazing transformation

  • @sarahmcpherson3536
    @sarahmcpherson3536 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @andreaharris4483
    @andreaharris4483 6 місяців тому

    Love this, so beautiful!😊

  • @user713Blvd
    @user713Blvd 2 роки тому +6

    I really like your work and watch all 19 minutes without skip any.
    I like the way you pointed out some mistakes you did and it is very help to whoever want to do waterfall like your. Question, is it more safety to use tempered glass?
    You should use solar panel to avoid trench for wire and solar is cheaper.
    Last, I liked and subscribed. I am going to watch more of your UA-cam. Keep it coming brother.

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  2 роки тому

      It may not be as safe to use the tempered glass but I used it because when I was researching it seems like the plastic based glass eventually starts turning yellow from being outside in the sun and being in constant contact with the water. The glass is also really optional. I do like the solar idea but since I want to use it at night as well it would also need battery power. Thanks for subscribing I really appreciate it. I will be working on the planter video next.

  • @lindawilliams4902
    @lindawilliams4902 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful! The sound of it is so relaxing too.

  • @ewanevanstouchturf5882
    @ewanevanstouchturf5882 8 місяців тому +3

    Love this I watch at least 20 times Gonna build one like yours only difference is I want it to be like a pond with fish. So I’m going to raise it off the ground.

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  8 місяців тому +2

      Glad it inspired you. I know it will come out great.

  • @LetsGoUSA
    @LetsGoUSA 6 місяців тому

    Excellent job!

  • @Docylnacz
    @Docylnacz 2 роки тому +2

    So cool bro thank you for sharing

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, appreciate it.

  • @viviennebarrettt3816
    @viviennebarrettt3816 9 місяців тому +1

    I love it.❤ Thanks for sharing .

  • @wilsonrosenhan6095
    @wilsonrosenhan6095 9 місяців тому +2

    Awesome!! I would like to do this for my yard

  • @Zakhar4929
    @Zakhar4929 7 місяців тому

    Amazing!! Bravo 👏

  • @kurtschneider7211
    @kurtschneider7211 7 місяців тому

    Nice work man! Thank you!

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the positivity, stay blessed.

  • @deborahtorain-williams7609
    @deborahtorain-williams7609 9 місяців тому +1

    That is awesome awesome greate work

  • @brooklynbk1
    @brooklynbk1 9 місяців тому +2

    Really cool love it

  • @TP-hz1kf
    @TP-hz1kf 8 місяців тому

    Amazing and thank you for sharing

  • @TreslianWard
    @TreslianWard 7 місяців тому

    Looks great

  • @MissJ1101
    @MissJ1101 2 роки тому

    Very cool, thank you for sharing. I think I can try this on a smaller frame

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  2 роки тому

      Thanks, you definitely could and should try it out.

  • @ecodanzajazz
    @ecodanzajazz 8 місяців тому +1

    Great job 👍

  • @floydsmama
    @floydsmama 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful!

  • @saundraburgess692
    @saundraburgess692 9 місяців тому +1

    Very Nice.

  • @Eric-bh6ie
    @Eric-bh6ie 9 місяців тому +1

    Very nice

  • @k4n04
    @k4n04 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome 🤩

  • @УДачныйсезон-з3я
    @УДачныйсезон-з3я 7 місяців тому

    Потрясающе все получилось. Красиво +++

  • @vivianrobinson7423
    @vivianrobinson7423 6 місяців тому

    To pretty great job

  • @shatate1627
    @shatate1627 9 місяців тому +1

    ❤ I love this.

  • @AprilRowland-ls5cs
    @AprilRowland-ls5cs 9 місяців тому +1

    Great job I wish I can do this 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @elizabethsmith6406
    @elizabethsmith6406 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful!!! Also your yard- how did you get it so green?

  • @stevenbernard1139
    @stevenbernard1139 7 місяців тому

    Nice I like it

  • @padkirsch
    @padkirsch 3 місяці тому

    really cool! Love it! hows it doing now? :)

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  3 місяці тому

      Thanks, I had to sand down and reapply some wood stain and sealer to continue protection from the elements and make it look fresh again but the build itself is still good and sturdy for both the planters and the fountain.

  • @kimberlyadcock6803
    @kimberlyadcock6803 8 місяців тому

    Great job well done. May I ask what stain is use?

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  8 місяців тому

      I believe this was varathane gunstock.

  • @latoyaferguson3566
    @latoyaferguson3566 9 місяців тому +2

    Wow!!!

  • @jlmurray65
    @jlmurray65 3 місяці тому

    Can you tell me again what type of lights you’re using now?

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  3 місяці тому

      You can try American Lighting or Govee indoor/outdoor led rope lights.

  • @boleromientay3769
    @boleromientay3769 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, Can you tell how much horsepower of the pump?

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  11 місяців тому

      The pump details are in the description

  • @emilieyolandendebi-eo7bb
    @emilieyolandendebi-eo7bb 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤

  • @williammorris3303
    @williammorris3303 2 роки тому +1

    You could have drilled holes in the pvc and turned the pipe to point the holes towards the glass.

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  2 роки тому

      I agree definitely an option that someone could use, I used the corrugated sheet in my case because I was hoping to achieve a different smoother type of water flow in the center.

  • @macewindu2539
    @macewindu2539 2 роки тому +1

    Was that rock a speaker

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  2 роки тому

      Yes it was, Klipsch AWR-650-SM Indoor/Outdoor Speaker - Granite I bought mine from Amazon and they have been great so far. I could do a video on those as well. I have had them for a while now and they are great.

    • @macewindu2539
      @macewindu2539 2 роки тому

      @@wadesminutes cool great video

  • @ruaha-x
    @ruaha-x 8 місяців тому

    It made sense on 2022

  • @Дмитрий-г4б3н
    @Дмитрий-г4б3н 8 місяців тому

    Отлично. 👍

  • @uhfybngnn1007
    @uhfybngnn1007 9 місяців тому

    Надо было стекло чуть наклонить. Тогда двор не отражался бы в нем, а только небо. Плюс к этому стена позади стала бы менее заметна.

  • @boleromientay3769
    @boleromientay3769 10 місяців тому

    How can you take care the water from algae?

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  10 місяців тому +2

      There is no sunlight getting into the water storage bin so I believe that's part of the reason I have never had algae issues so far, I also occasionally add a little chlorine to the water.

  • @edandrade4823
    @edandrade4823 10 місяців тому

    Where did you get the glass?

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  10 місяців тому

      Local glass company scrap item.

  • @simonheywood1286
    @simonheywood1286 7 місяців тому

    🍷👌🏾❤️🔥🔥🔥

  • @ДенисОнлайн-й8ч
    @ДенисОнлайн-й8ч 8 місяців тому

    Очень интересно . только на ... ?

  • @covidvirus2810
    @covidvirus2810 7 місяців тому

    Looks like outdoors toilet

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  7 місяців тому

      I'm not sure how it looks like one. Please show a link of the outdoor toilets you have to use in your village so that we can understand.

    • @covidvirus2810
      @covidvirus2810 7 місяців тому

      @@wadesminutes urinals are everywhere

    • @silivachungsum8589
      @silivachungsum8589 7 місяців тому

      @@wadesminutes😂😂😂

  • @valerianpantsulia5137
    @valerianpantsulia5137 6 місяців тому

    COOL////

  • @alexandrmiller4473
    @alexandrmiller4473 8 місяців тому

    Это конечно красиво, но вот вопрос: от сырости потом грибок не образуется? Ведь при влажности, все может быть

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  8 місяців тому

      As long as you use wood that is durable and you treat it to resist water and insects you should be ok. The fountain is still running in 2024 with minor water damage to one of the less resilient side boards but the main structural pieces are the same as day one.

    • @alexandrmiller4473
      @alexandrmiller4473 8 місяців тому

      @@wadesminutes thank you very much for your detailed answer. 😊👍

  • @stopaskig
    @stopaskig 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm blown away 🤗, He did an amazing job 👏

  • @onidavis3569
    @onidavis3569 10 місяців тому +2

    ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉I WATCHED THIS AWESOME VIDEO at least 12 times and went on and purchased everything you were so gracious and kind to share on this AMAZING DIY WATERFALL! I can’t wait to see mine in my backyard too! Everyone should Subscribe and Support you! Thanks a Million 💯❤️‍🩹✅🙏🏾🙌🏽🪴🌿🌴🍄🌻🌷🌿🌴 I have a wonderful landscape design project & wish me luck 🎉

    • @wadesminutes
      @wadesminutes  10 місяців тому +1

      Wow thanks, I appreciate the support and glad I could give some helpful information. Enjoy your project !