| An indoor tabletop fountain might be just what | | | | you need to refill it with water. It would also be |
| you're looking for if home décor is your | | | | wise to buy a bowl with a flat bottom that is |
| game, and they are a lot easier to build than you | | | | wide enough to fit the pump and the curve of |
| might think! Some will tell you that you need a | | | | the cord. |
| long list of specific parts that put a big hole in | | | | Now you will need to either purchase or build |
| your wallet - but that couldn't be further from the | | | | something to protect the pump. Eventually you will |
| truth. All you need is a little planning and common | | | | decorate the tabletop fountain with rocks and you |
| sense and your well on your way! | | | | don't want the weight of the rocks on your |
| The concept of a tabletop fountain is actually | | | | pump. Most people use a small decorative pot |
| pretty simple. A submersible pump circulates | | | | with a hole in the bottom for the pump cord. If |
| water in some type of bowl or container that | | | | your budget is tight, another option is to build a |
| propels water through a small spout that | | | | small den out of rocks that surrounds the pump. |
| distributes the water in a pleasing manner. That's | | | | Then you can use slate or large flat rocks to |
| it! Now let's get started. | | | | serve as a shelf, covering the top, and protecting |
| First you're going to need to get the basic | | | | the pump. |
| supplies: the pump, flexible tubing or a hose for | | | | The next step will require a little creativity on |
| the pump and a small copper elbow to point the | | | | your part but that's half the fun. You need to build |
| water downward. All pumps aren't created equal | | | | the "body" of the fountain with rocks of your |
| so make sure you get a knowledgeable store rep | | | | choice. I advice to use large flat rocks near the |
| to help you choose. A dual speed pump is a plus, | | | | bottom as they are much easier to clean, and |
| but not needed. | | | | your hands will thank you for it. Assembling the |
| After you find your pump, you'll need to purchase | | | | entire fountain is easy, but I advise you to do it |
| a large bowl or container that will house the entire | | | | outside if it's your first time. You don't want |
| apparatus. The type of bowl you choose is very | | | | water splattering all over your walls and carpet, |
| important. For starters, make sure the bowl is | | | | do you? Once you're finished, pat yourself on the |
| large enough to fit the pump that will be circulating | | | | back on a job well done! That wasn't so bad was |
| the water. Another benefit of a larger container is | | | | it? |
| that the more water it can hold, the less often | | | | |