How to Build a Backyard Water Feature

In this video I will show you how I built this outdoor Rain Curtain Backyard water feature using faux cedar beams.
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[@ZorinInc]

Add a water feed line connected to a toilet tank float so it'll refill the water as it evaporates! 👍

[@NightSky777]

Sounds good, do you have a Link showing how to do it?

[@redwood1957]

Nice make sure you have a float switch in the tank for low level cut off

[@jeffhenderson934]

Awesome! That’s a week long project for me. Then my OCD will kick in, and I’ll tear it down and get it right the second time. But you did make it look easy. EXACTLY what I was looking to build. Thank you!

[@adam.h8281]

Love the burnt wood finish. 2 things no overflow for when it rains and the silicon can be applied to the drips before plug them into the pvc pipe. Few water loving plant arround it, and a night light, it will look stellar!!

[@NightSky777]

Great Tips & ideas!!

[@alm958]

Enjoyed your video. Considering water feature in our garden. For me a big part of the selection will be the actual sound of the water feature as that varies a lot with different water feature designs. As such a short section of video where we could hear what the completed water feature sounds like without any other audio would have helped. This seems to be something most water feature videos overlook. Thanks again for the video and ideas.

[@MrBuildit]

It sounds like a typical rain fall. Nothing too loud.

[@Probity100]

Mr. Build It could we hear it please?

[@SJ-gd6bo]

I agree with fur about a liner, and adding weed fabric on top of the water collector to keep any debris out. Other than that it's a nice and easy way to add some curb appeal. Good job.

[@furgulley8077]

Cool water feature but you'll constantly be adding water to the basin with this design due to wind and splashing water on the rocks. Ive built several style "pondless" water features like this and have always had to return to using pond liner extending farther past the catch basin to catch all the water. I really like how you scorched the cedar.

[@noahsecrist2948]

The Sandwich Method... I like it.

[@nvmyvl]

easy fix would be an auto-filler.. easy as to install, and cheap..

[@carlturner9223]

As above, mine Is so much smaller but with wind ext/water refill needs to be thought about

[@andred8037]

We built one about twice this size and its been a nightmare. Used pond liner for the basin. Everything works fine until its ran long enough to splash water outside of the basin and it flows under the liner. Then the hole fills up with water, raising the pond liner, and removing water from the basin.... took it all apart and lined the basin with thick stone tile. After a while it did the same exact thing. There's no way this guy isn't having issues. I'd like to see what his looks like today.

[@MrFredcat3]

@@nvmyvl what's an auto-filler? Linked direct to your water source?

[@freedom4life312]

Nice!👍 You should try using the wood torching technique for your fence too!

[@NightSky777]

I plan on doing something like That. Thought about metal plated face that would rust over time. I wished you would've shown a bit more detail on your non-screwed "access panels". I think adding pond liner around the Periphery sloping towards the catch basin would help retain water from splashes

[@NightSky777]

I like the Scorched Wood & Linseed Oil idea

[@mckinnley333]

Im definitely making one of these for my dog!

[@ZoomILike2flyAway]

Would have been nice to hear the water feature once you had finished. Also, how did you connect power/electric source ?

[@jainiebehling]

I am curious about the power source as well.

[@jeffreybarnett1175]

You have to make a trench to your power source and run wiring through a buried pvc pipe

[@NightSky777]

Better have a GFCI outlet for the day when you sell the property

[@WulfricTheBlack]

Since there’s power to it an outdoor led strip to light it up would be nice

[@redjohn3662]

Nice project..but which part is japanese??

[@WulfricTheBlack]

@@redjohn3662 the wood preserving method of shou sugi ban, charring it with fire is a old Japanese method. Also I’m guessing the arch is his interpretation of a Japanese arch.

[@edtravelbug]

We are working on a water feature now and this video gave me-us some ideas. Thanks for sharing and your end product looks awesome!

[@baroneblades5386]

It’s like designing a fireplace and mantle. Very cool and can be designed for any style.

[@beehead5661]

Thanks for the inspiration. I would consider extending the top horizontal beyond the verticals, e.g.. Pi symbol.

[@andrearothkimmich3128]

absolutely phenomenal - both the design as well as your video! thanks abundantly!

[@andrearothkimmich3128]

PS --- what was the final cost for materials, do you remember? (minus the stones/rocks)?

[@Backyardscape]

Great idea. I know a lot of people add water features to drown out unwanted noise too.

[@Onthegohairandmakeup]

Wish a list of items needed to make this was listed

[@NightSky777]

Agree

[@nid274]

thanks for the idea..i got to try this for my meditation...i can use safe immersion heater to deal with the cold

[@taffythegreat1986]

I wonder what that would look like with LED strip lighting by the nozzles where the water comes out. Gives the illusion that the water is coloured. I like it. It’s so simple yet affected 👍👍

[@sambrusco672]

Oooo! Daddy like! Of course you would use a WATERPROOF LED light strip, because it is outdoors and right next to water. Waterproof LED strips are a little harder to work with, but you would eventually put them in anyway. I wonder how ultraviolet light would look.

[@taffythegreat1986]

@@sambrusco672 👍👍

[@taffythegreat1986]

@@sambrusco672 👍👍

[@NightSky777]

Yeah Baby, great tip 👍

[@MyrtleBeachWebAngel]

I'm only halfway thru the video but this is so freaking cool. I told my boyfriend I needed a blow touch... 😄🔥🌧️💕

[@DrJLad]

How did you get power to the pump? Looks like a cord running out the back, did you just run it to an outlet on the house?

[@ArmyVet76]

Awesome build👍🏼 The Wife now wants one for her garden.

[@MrBuildit]

Awesome. Make it s reality !!

[@Jablonkai]

Same here :)

[@MsCocoa75]

That is beautiful. You explained it very well.

[@olgacolonforeversky]

So pretty

[@susanpeterson9558]

I love it, I'm redoing some of my garden spaces, adding a fire element but I also wanted the water element. This is perfect, thanks so much for the video. Three thumbs up!!!

[@otkmob]

Nobody better not try to stand on those rocks 😂

[@eddiezorro1]

First Time Seeing this Video, or any of your Video, and I Love it. My NEXT Project.

[@meganreynolds7321]

Thank you so much for this video created one myself the only difference is I didn't use drip regulators instead I used a ball valve. Great results!

[@forkitover1]

Ha! You can see the first joint he makes begin sliding back out after he sets it down because he didn’t hold it for a few seconds.

[@thepenitentcop1033]

I'm getting closer to trying this for a frontyard water feature

[@mytunes48]

Nice water feature

[@markour-parkour1918]

Will be doing this soon

[@williamweis7153]

Cool. Could you use 1/2" pictures tubing instead of 1"?

[@BruceAUlrich]

Nice addition to the backyard, Alex!

[@MrBuildit]

Thanks Bruce. I love the sound of the rain

[@myjunkmail007]

This is great! I'm planning to add a water curtain along the front edge of my backyard deck. The posts/structure and electric outlet are already there. Just gotta dig a hole and install the plumbing. I put in a fire pit, cafe lights, and a rocket stove this summer. Water feature will be nice addition!

[@wagonwheeldc]

Did a nice job and appreciate the video post.

[@thetalkingtelepath]

Beautiful

[@omkarpanhalkar6837]

this video is the best thing happened to me today

[@brentwoodtn]

I did the same thing with a storage container before seeing this video!

[@user-vb1ey5wj6w]

I’m not able to find the list of build materials on your description or website. Can you point me in the right direction? Love this build so much. I’m working on mine now as well.

[@tictoc5443]

Beautiful piece of work... Surround landscaping important jmo

[@jessi330]

I like the idea but I'm not convinced I like the way the water falling turned out. I prefer clean lines of water = bigger screw holes?

[@NightSky777]

Yeah, I'm going to have to Test that out too

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

Wow, looks fantastic, mate. 👍 Nice and easy on the eye, well done. 👌

[@MrBuildit]

Thanks man. Love the sound of rain

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

@@MrBuildit me too. We've got a pond with a fountain in the centre, and it's full of birds on a daily basis.👍

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

@@MrBuildit And... May the fleas of 1000 festy camels find their way into the underpants of the lousy 3 who gave this a thumbs down! 😉😂😂😂

[@andrenafraser7546]

Good job.... love the colour of the wood 💋

[@vids4u_164]

Burnt? 😂😂

[@michaelmelik7993]

Instant like when I see yours new videos

[@MrBuildit]

Aw. Thanks so much.

[@sumitraboongan5411]

@@MrBuildit ฃันชตเช 🏗

[@frankcampos1251]

I’m sorry but, I thought you said in the video that you post links to the parts you used in making the water feature. I don’t seem to find them in your description.

[@user-nm7yw8uv9b]

It’s the tube in hidden in the post? Like what do you want the weed to be the pipe? That’s not gonna work. I’m sorry I’m an ass but yea he hit the water tune in the pole. Sorry you missed it.

[@frankcampos1251]

@@user-nm7yw8uv9b wtf???

[@hectorreyes4767]

Great project, easy n quick. Thanks

[@MrBuildit]

Hector Reyes thanks so much.

[@hectorreyes4767]

@@MrBuildit no thank you for all the projects, I'm actually a Project Manager in construction, so I totally understand all the stages involves, most people only see the BIG PICTURE, but as i say there is no picture with out details. So again THANK YOU.

[@tonyherrera9710]

How is it holding up?

[@TheFeelButton]

Cool feature with nicely paced breakdown. Thanks!

[@melindayu2324]

Great Idea - I would like to do this but with a small fish pond at the foot of the waterfall. And lights would be good as Ryall suggested.

[@NightSky777]

Beware with fish, although excellent for stopping Mosquitos, you just doubled your Maintenance

[@Karina_Engr]

Thank you, thank you 🙏🏼

[@GET2222]

Next time use GREEN TREATED LUMBER for the framing. Especially when submerging in a cement product.

[@MrBuildit]

Can’t go wrong with pressure treated

[@sambrusco672]

@@MrBuildit , exactly what I was going to say. Water will find its way into the concrete footings, and then it will have a difficult time getting out. I hope you will add this advice into the video and re-post it.

[@mrgoodfind4949]

That looks beautiful 👍🏼very nice man

[@axlent123]

Love the idea! I just completed ( mostly) building shou Sugi bon raised bed garden frames... I’m considering doing more with that technique. And a water feature is a consideration.

[@manthenakalyan3844]

Can you please share the link for the nozzles that you put in the pvc pipe?

[@RamanathRajuVysyaraju]

I have the same question

[@johnejuice]

Yes thank you !

[@tabassumkhan4916]

Very beautiful

[@jacquelinee8994]

Very very nice. 👍👍👍

[@MrBuildit]

Thank you

[@RJShepard]

Just saw the Pinterest version and I love it- the music hooked me...

[@tamhoanly4675]

this one is good simple.

[@josephg4924]

We think this is awesome.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrBuildit]

Awesome. So glad you enjoyed it

[@josephg4924]

Mr. Build It,yea The wife wants me to build one next to our fire pit. Thanks for the ideal. But you’re doing great with your ideals and vids, so don’t let the Internet Rambo’s get to you brother.👍🏻👍🏻

[@notluckyblessed]

Great work , great feature , great video .....

[@x-ed]

Beautiful, plant some bamboos behind the waterfall, it will add a more natural look.

[@galexycrusher2177]

Great video thank you for sharing

[@jackinatlantarobinson8980]

ThanX ....very well explained. Bikemon

[@jorrba3934]

Wow Great job.

[@Probity100]

Would have loved to listen to how the water feature sounds

[@NYKnicksStateOfMInd]

That thumbnail wins brotha. Nice project, great out the box idea

[@MrBuildit]

Thanks so much for the encouragement. 🙌

[@Stan0619]

Smooth, what’s the power source?

[@robinlewisart_1997]

Beautiful omg great job ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Alejandra-db8un]

Thumbnail is so true 😅

[@MrSlodez]

Good project, bed execution. As others have pointed out, should have used pressure treated wood that’s in contact with the concrete. And the catchment is far too small. Within a few years this will be in a landfill.

[@GreyRock100]

How can you tell that the catchment is too small?

[@pcmohd]

very nice and easy DIY project

[@andrewooddotcom]

Nicely done!

[@MrBuildit]

Thank you

[@adamdelarozza1985]

Fantastic & easy parts to get ! THanks for showing us this cool water feature! A+👍

[@martymcguire8698]

Love the simple design and functionality. Where did you find the water jet nozzles? What are they listed as"

[@ivanalvarado8317]

Can you share a link for the water jets you used and the pump please?

[@MrGonzales1982]

Great video

[@MrBuildit]

Thank you

[@KD1125]

Please provide the pump descriotion.

[@lest3170]

Very well done - you are the Man!

[@erindav1]

Looks fabulous..subscribed

[@talalztube]

wish there was links to all the parts, just cant find those irrigation jet

[@user-ml4mn2im5l]

Listen at this point i will buy all materials, fly you out, and pay for the hotel if you would just do this for me and a patio!!!

[@NightSky777]

WOW! Who could refuse That Offer?! Amazing

[@georgegarcia2178]

THANCK YOU FOR THE INFOMACION .

[@BearAxeBear]

I will put a thick layer of activated carbon instead of regular stone to extend the freshness of the water.

[@vsamuels9969]

Love it!! Great tutorial.

[@davidmatyash3963]

Wow, just realized how fast your channel is growing! Keep up the great vids!

[@MrBuildit]

Hey thanks so much for the support

[@kcoker9189]

Could you do this above ground and still have it look nice?

[@johnpeters7250]

awesome

[@mariekiraly1101]

Love it.

[@jvcyt298]

The project that I have planned would require a rain barrel, but they are way too expensive, so that storage bin would do nicely.

[@murraystrand]

I like it! Great job!

[@LadyLuvGemStones]

👍🏻👍🏻 💖💖💖💖💖 LOVE THIS PROJECT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Imwright720]

I wonder how durable that plastic will be. Nice job. Enjoyed the build.

[@EL-em3mn]

I am in southern Arizona. At 108 degrees for a few months i am looking at using the container but putting a steel lid on. It will also help with the rock weight

[@esplenderm3096]

1. How do you deal with evaporation: how often do you have to add water into your system to keep the amount of water at a level suitable for working ? 2. Where is the electric outlet for you porno? Thank you, great video!!

[@jainiebehling]

I am curious about both of these issues as well and hope he responds. I've read through most of the responds by viewers and will have to keep looking around for some answers.

[@retireorbust]

Think I would like to make it a doorway to my garden.

[@Canthatcrazy]

I cannot find those little water jets you use anywhere!!! Doe anymore have a link, please?

[@chowing08231]

beautiful.....