The EASIEST Water Feature to DIY

[@travisjantzer]

Hey everyone! I just finished a big waterfall behind my parents house and I think it turned out really well. Its my biggest project yet and I put a lot of time into both the project and the video. Please go check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2nPnIWrmZxqpa8 Thanks!

[@kristopherkearney5117]

Hello can anyone help me I have been trying to find a decent reliable solar powered pump to make a fountain that my mother wanted to do with us boys but sadly she passed before we could do it now I would like to try to do it with my brother's for her but I am having the hardest time finding a good quality solar powered fountain kit please help if you can thank you.

[@travisjantzer]

Just FYI, This video was initially just a mothers day vlog where I thought it would be cool to explain how to make the gift I was giving. I was not anticipating it getting the views it has! But, my tutorials (which apparently I make now) are only getting better. Thanks for watching :)

[@thejerkofalltrades3862]

Travis. You are my favorite waterfall nerd! You seem to be a good kid. Love your videos. I like how you don't over complicate stuff.

[@danfenske1067]

Travis, A nice improvement over the first water feature you did for your in-laws. What I like most is that you did this for someone else.

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks

[@mycatlovesme159]

My wife and I were going to spend $15,000 on a water feature for the back yard. This water feature comes with a stream, boulders, 2 tons of multi colored rock and a fish cave. We decided we can save the money and try it ourselves. Thanks for the channel!

[@stellatomas2735]

Common sense explanation from no one but you on void boxes and splash consideration. Thank you for taking the fear out of building a water feature!

[@travisjantzer]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@Hlegzudas]

I like the first water feature, but I would take away the top stone to make the spring/well visible to the eye. It makes it more interesting I think.

[@LeeGee]

That's the way to do it, Hazel!

[@travisjantzer]

shes a great worker. haha

[@valkyriesardo278]

A plastic milk carton container of the sort you see at a grocery store would make a good substitute for a void box. Those are very rugged and a convenient cube shape.

[@jennifersteed2000]

I came looking for ideas for a kid’s fountain garden and LOVED seeing Hazel play in it at the end! Have you ever thought of making a kid’s fountain play area tutorial? Your videos are wonderful, thanks for sharing and God bless your family!

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks! I am actually planning on making a DIY water park this summer :) Glad you like my videos!

[@ladylisampd]

Hitting 60 and ready to build my forever yard filled with solar waterfalls, plants and sunshine ❤️🙏 thanks for the video I love the square waterfall so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@travisjantzer]

Wonderful! Let me know how it goes :)

[@ozziewarrens8804]

Really like the flat rocks waterfall.

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

I like the original version better. In fact, I like the original version so much that it has inspired me to include something like this in my on-going Zen garden build, so thanks for the idea! ☝

[@travisjantzer]

I would love to see it!

[@kalinystazvoruna8702]

@@travisjantzer Haven't built it yet! I'm still in the process of digging out the pond and that's going to take me a few more months to dig out, by hand, and then put in the liner, etc. Certainly I love your original version and will probably attempt to build something like that, but that's probably a project for next year. (2023)

[@travisjantzer]

alright! best of luck!

[@KeishaNewell]

What kind of drill and bit was that that you used to make the hole in the stone?

[@asgmisc7265]

hi Thanks for a really instructive video. This will be really helpful in enabling me to make my garden (about 20” square in London UK) a more beautiful place. I also think it’s amazing you’ve taken the time to reply to so many comments and questions, even from people who have not been as polite as they might be. Will be watching all the rest of your water feature videos. Thanks again, and all the best to you & yours. Lo

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks! I'm glad you're here and its super cool hearing where you're from. Let me know if you have any questions on your project and you can send me photos of it on instagram at travis.jantzer :) best of luck!

[@azeeze1391]

I enjoy watching your straight to the point videos! Thank you!

[@travisjantzer]

I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

[@keto4life197]

Nice to see the little one can correct daddys mistakes :D great work

[@travisjantzer]

Shes a great helper!

[@adeleferguson663]

Travis, you truly seem like a super nice guy. I absolutely love garden water features and have 3 so far. Love your videos and tutorials. A+++

[@travisjantzer]

Thank you! You’re too kind.

[@f.yolandaortiz-smith2347]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills, this is exactly what I was looking for... a rock waterfall. I appreciate the diagram at the beginning, it makes so much sense! Using a container to create a void is a great tip.

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks for sharing this video with us. Looking good to me. This spring I planned on doing something like this.

[@marci.abraham]

The bus at 0:59 immediately got your dad like 10,000 coolness points.

[@mssixty3426]

Thank you for this - very nice with straightforward explanation!

[@travisjantzer]

glad I could help.

[@kelvinwilkinson7629]

Enjoy your videos and creativeness! What kind of bit are you using to drill thru the rock? Size? Also, what size pump did you use for this project. Thanks, please give the videos coming.

[@akmediascope]

❤ beautiful work!

[@travisjantzer]

:)

[@tylerk.7947]

I just got a rotary hammer drill a little bit ago and have been brainstorming how to build something just like this. Stumbled on this by chance, so perfect! Thanks for the video

[@travisjantzer]

sure thing! good luck. I'd love to see what you make.

[@crystalchesterrd528]

The graph in the beginning was excellent! Great vid all & all. 👏

[@travisjantzer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vernongrigg9226]

Nice video. Informative and clear. Good work!

[@bebetter7388]

how do you clean this without moving heavy rocks?

[@kyles9320]

Great music, really easy process. This is the 3rd video of yours I've seen, and I know it will lead to more

[@travisjantzer]

Glad you’re here! If you make any feature of your own I’d love to see it :)

[@travisjantzer]

Shoutout to Kyle S for sticking around and watching my videos. I see you, and you're Hugely appreciated!

[@khammanhsrimuang109]

Useful Idea...Great

[@tierneylogan5943]

The diagram was awesome but can you explain more about how to drill the rocks? What kind of bit did you use? And why did you fill it in with rocks instead of leaving the void like you showed in the diagram?

[@tierneylogan5943]

Never mind i see you addressed this in other comments lol thanks for the awesome video!!

[@Ms_Jetta]

Thank you for a visual simplifying the process.. You have a new sub here.. Thank you for all your great videos.

[@travisjantzer]

Thank you. I try to keep them concise.

[@christineshotton824]

Hazel's decorating your fountain. Apparently you both have an eye for nature.

[@CynthiaBiel]

I could never get rocks like those......this is so beautiful....

[@travisjantzer]

You can Buy rocks like these. thanks

[@kathyeyman4675]

Love it! What a wonderful gift! Hazel is super cute playing in it. 💦👶🏼💦

[@mikehendrix6558]

I am a Fan. I just subscribed to your channel

[@travisjantzer]

thank you

[@arkadiuszkuswik6765]

The Stones are not connected in any way? Is this stable and safe?

[@DaniellesMicoMarley]

What is that purple blue bush, its gorgeous!

[@travisjantzer]

Its a Clematis, a Jackmanii I suspect. It is gorgeous!

[@DaniellesMicoMarley]

@@travisjantzer thanks for telling me. Your waterfall is gorgeous and they compliment each other!

[@omarismith3655]

Watching this from the U.K. 🇬🇧 Very informative! I have a question, how much was the pump and do you have it connected to a mains inside the house ? - if so how did you run the wire through the yard etc Thanks

[@kimanne06]

Just love your videos, love your wife and little girl and your whole family and your life in general basically lol -Ive learned so much and please keep up the awesome awesome stuff you create. Here is a very small and simple one I made in my back yard thanks to you!! :) I will be going bigger and more sophisticated as soon as time allows it. I will keep you posted on that :) thank you again- so much!!

[@travisjantzer]

Awe thanks! I’m living my best life. You can send me pictures of your water fountain on my Instagram @travis.Jantzer :)

[@roberthernandez782]

How often do you change the filter on the pump at all? Also how long do pumps last?

[@travisjantzer]

I clean it out every couple months. So far no pump has broke.

[@chasersrblx1935]

im actually planning to make my mom a water fountain for mothers day!

[@travisjantzer]

How'd it go? send me a pic on instagram @travis.jantzer

[@chasersrblx1935]

@@travisjantzer uh... so It’s funny that you messaged me this because I took it down yesterday.

[@chasersrblx1935]

@@travisjantzer otherwise it looked good I’ll try and find a picture on my phone and send it to you

[@alexlaz71]

You, “Rock” bruh😂 Seriously though, Thank you!😎👍🏽

[@toma2292]

Could you provide more info on drilling through rock. Concrete bit? I imagine some rock is easier that others. Thanks- looks great!

[@travisjantzer]

yea I believe we used a concrete drill bit. but I can look into it a little more and get you some better info :) Thanks!

[@berealrelentless6237]

yes a concrete drill bit, you can always search on YT, that gives video of many rock drilling content. Also theres an older website that answers any question, I think its called google or something, check the spelling. HA, hope you caught the sarcasm, I couldnt help it. thanks for bein a sport for my selfish fun. haha

[@createyourgardenoasis1381]

looks good, thanks for sharing!!

[@travisjantzer]

sure thing!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Love this!

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks!

[@frag9090]

Beautiful shapes, shades, colors, sounds and textures! congrats for the works you do and thanks for the quick tips. I've been planning my water feature for at least 2 yrs, but I can't decide for one style. I've made my first try in form of water pillars, using 10" diameter PVC piping to fill in with cement, Is it necessary to apply any kind of resin or cement sealant when making a sump for the water feature? Edit: I don't like the classic pond liners, not sure why, but I resist to put plastics into the earth (even if they're "green")

[@mikem4883]

How do you get at the pump easily?

[@travisjantzer]

In this particular one you gotta move the river rock aside and remove the covering. its not super easy but fortunately doesn't need to be done a lot.

[@imlon2]

@5:05/ What are those purple flowers?

[@travisjantzer]

That is a Clematis. I’m not sure what variety. It’s not evergreen but has those huge flowers every spring and summer.

[@roxannhanrahan7639]

Thanks Travis!

[@lauraharrelson6310]

Hi Travis, Thank you for the videos. I have a question I'm finally building my waterfall / pond. Any suggestions.

[@travisjantzer]

Nice! What type of suggestions?

[@lauraharrelson6310]

@@travisjantzer I need help on how to lay the rock around the 8 in spillway. I'm not sure how to post a pic

[@travisjantzer]

You can email me at tjantzer(at)gmail or on Instagram at Travis.Jantzer

[@Raynestorm1968]

Wow. You were willing to do all that for your mother in law? I have 2 girls, and neither one of them has ever dated (let alone married) a guy who was willing to do anything for me 😢 Your wife is a lucky lady. VERY nice but simple water feature. Thank you for sharing!

[@macdaddy8011]

Nice job - thanks for the idea. How often do you find yourself adding water to the basin?

[@travisjantzer]

Not often! Maybe once a week.

[@aidegarabedian2073]

How do you get ride of mold?

[@modernwize]

mold killer

[@1252PFC]

I liked the fountain with japanese maple. Have instructions on it?

[@travisjantzer]

That’s what this video is about. I explain the process.

[@bonnieblue1792]

Do the birds use this?

[@travisjantzer]

Yes! they love it.

[@homebaby]

You mentioned using a tub, (which is what I have) would I still need a void for the water or will the tub suffice to hold the water? Thank you. great videos

[@travisjantzer]

so technically no, a tube can pump water from the bottom up, with no void. It depends on the size of the fountain. The problem with no void is when water inevitably splashes out and evaporates you run out of water really fast. My recommendation would be to just get another bucket or tubberware container to hold a void in your river rock. Just as long as the fountain itself is not too much weight. Or watch the very end of my "answering your water feature questions" video where I give a better diagram of how to install one. Hopefully im making sense.

[@ersimon9689]

the 🎶 water 💧 fountain 😍

[@jessiespendlove3387]

What did u use to retain the water in the bottom? Did u use a box?

[@travisjantzer]

just the the pond liner in the hole. the rock are sitting on cinder block.

[@flatsville1]

Shouldn't the pump go inside the void box rather than outside adjacent as in your drawing? Does it matter?

[@travisjantzer]

Often next to the void boxes in a container with a lid. It can go in the void box but they don’t always open.

[@flatsville1]

@@travisjantzer OK. I've been looking at void boxes that are more "meshed" or with "slatting." I have a humongous stainless steel collander that might house a pump.

[@dianedeczynski4251]

You are a good son-in-law!

[@travisjantzer]

thank you.

[@YetSolema]

Thats awesome..now i know how to make a diy waterfalls.just wanna know what kind of water pump did you used sir.new friend here from the philippines.staysafe and Godbless

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed my video. I used a small submersible water pump. You can find them online or at a hardware or landscaping store. The pump size depends on how big the water fall is.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

@@travisjantzer can you use solar panel water pumps for these? Thank you.

[@kristycannon7923]

Great job! Love this type of natural rock fountain....what size concrete bit did you use? Thanks, Kristy 😊

[@travisjantzer]

Thank you! It was a 3/4” bit :)

[@sloanIrrigation]

I think the reason you're getting so many questions on this DIY tutorial is that it doesn't really have any of the DIY features of a DIY tutorial. Namely, the procedures you used for building your fountain.

[@travisjantzer]

Initially this was supposed to be a Vlog.. I retroactively made it a DIY video after receiving some good feedback. My more recent videos are much better tutorials in my opinion, but this one lays the groundwork.

[@nm9330]

I think he did a great job of explaining! The diagram at the start was invaluable. The choice of video was interesting - driving, looking for a drill bit at the trainers, etc. but it seemed unintentionally goofy = charming. I feel that I have the info I need to build it myself!

[@lineage]

Thanks for this. I will try to remake this. My only problem is where to find a drill.

[@travisjantzer]

any hardware store should sell them. You may even be able to rent one somewhere. If you'd rather buy than diy, a lot of garden/pond stores sell rocks with holes in them.

[@isabelking300]

I love it

[@TheRaineblack]

Creative video content bro 😎

[@i-chiulucero9647]

Great...where the water comes out of?

[@coolkid3728]

There's a hole in the top! You pull the pipe up to the top rock but not through the hole! It makes it look as if water is coming out of nothing :)

[@johanna6050]

Mini Stonehenge 😊

[@travisjantzer]

lol practically!

[@roberthewlett5649]

Thanks 🤍

[@Everything-vn3br]

Whats the name of the purple clematis??

[@travisjantzer]

I’m not sure sorry

[@hmbogi]

I thought they both looked 👍

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks

[@miguelsolo6810]

It's called a masonary drill bit.

[@yiorghosgeorge591]

I m very sorry to say that instead your clip was perfect in filling info and stuff , your final atchivement I think that looks like someone is pissing on.the rocks. Please do not be mad at me. I would suggest that you could put a jet spraying pump so as the water will be ejected from the hole of the rock that you have donne to some purbles or small stones that can cover the underneath covered water basin . I should think that this think would add very much in coalition to your structure of water falling over your other rocks.

[@travisjantzer]

You’re not wrong and I think my waterfalls have improved a lot since this one. This was one of my first :)

[@ronaldwehrheim5773]

I preferred the slower

[@kimanne06]

Wait...I just realized I don't know how to attach a quick video or picture...duh

[@travisjantzer]

lol

[@moniquemacaulay8270]

lucky mother.

[@travisjantzer]

:)

[@paulpires268]

Great content but your music to voice audio is way off. The music is loud AF!

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks, I’ve heard people’s criticism and I think my videos are much better now. Still room to improve though!

[@KMF3]

Looks beautiful but NOT easy. Maybe for you but not most people

[@travisjantzer]

I cant say it's easy necessarily. But I think most people would be surprised how capable they are of making someting like this.

[@andyscales9651]

Wear ya seatbelt!

[@travisjantzer]

I normally do! I live a half mile from my dads shop. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Bichonfrise369]

You could watch a video on ,how to make a video.

[@travisjantzer]

What exactly were you looking for when you clicked on this one?

[@colleenfletcher2550]

At 6:01 we see you digging. The camera turns away to a toddler. Camera goes back, looks like bricks stacked. Did you use the prior pan? Why waste our time if you don't show us exactly how to do it? I assume that was why you made the video. Please then shame the video, watch me run errands.

[@travisjantzer]

This video was actually intended to be a vlog for my friends and family. I had only 100 subs at the time and my videos were getting 50 views. I believe I’ve explained the install much better with this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enzOi3h5rNOaedE It is a similar design in concept. Hopefully it helps. Ask me any questions if it does not!

[@carelesswhisper1148]

So you taped all this when you could have started your vid once you got to your in-laws, I didn't mind the trip around town with you but it's unnecessary really..great video regardless

[@travisjantzer]

Yea so this was back when I was just doing weekly Vlogs. I didn’t really intend for so many people to see this. I’m not complaining though! My recent videos are much more cohesive and to the point.

[@elanagerson878]

Great video, thanks. Next time, pleeeeeease nix the music? It's just annoying and nerve-wracking, and at times it's difficult to hear you talking.

[@travisjantzer]

I think ive gotten better at moderating music and audio, but your criticism is noted.

[@lynnjones1356]

background is so annoying I stopped watching!

[@travisjantzer]

This is one of my older videos may I suggest you check out one of my more recent?

[@adamwolf4041]

Doing it for the mother in law? Really? Lemme guess, you came up with the idea and paid for everything and did all the work and it turnned out absolutely amazing but the entire time SHE told you what to do how to do it and how dissatisfied she was with it when you were done.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Bro, you are mad projecting. 😂

[@Bichonfrise369]

This video 5 % water fall 95% taking non water fall good info bad video.

[@travisjantzer]

Where you getting these numbers? Lol