Friday, July 18, 2008

Do-It-Yourself Fountain for your Pool Deck

By now many of you who are building a deck around your pool are likely almost finished... or already done.

If this is you, then pat yourself on the back for a job well done. But you can do more. And it won't be nearly as much work as the pool deck.

A do-it-yourself fountain can be built quickly in one afternoon. It will be an inexpensive way to add a refreshing new dynamic to your deck.

Also, it can be a focal point or used to cover up a knick or two left over from your above ground pool deck construction phase.

Essentials for a Basic Fountain

You'll really just need a bucket or plant container, submersible pump, metal conduit (if necessary), and a water tube long enough to reach from the fountain to the pump. You can also use rocks to hide the pump and make your fountain more pleasing to the eye.

For a fountain of this size, you'll likely just need a submersible pump that can recirculate up to fifty gallons. That pump will be plenty good enough.

We have more on this in our bonus to "How to Build a Pool Deck".

A fountain is something that is easy to do, inexpensive, and will give your pool deck a refreshing new appearance.

As always, enjoy your pool!

Best regards,

Paul Ottaviano
How to Build a Pool Deck


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