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June 20, 2019 · 14 Comments

Cheap & Easy Do It Yourself Solar Fountain For Your Yard

Outdoor· Summer

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Do you want to dress up your yard with a fountain without breaking the bank? Learn how you can make a easy and cheap solar fountain.

Materials for cheap & easy Do It yourself solar fountain for your yard:

  • Plant Stand
  • Large Crystal Bowl From a Thrift Store
  • Solar Fountain
  • Spray Paint (Optional)

Cheap & Easy Do It Yourself Solar Fountain For Your Yard Video

Instructions for cheap and easy do it yourself solar fountain for your yard:

  1. I found this plant stand on the side of the road for free! You can use one you already have or find one at a thrift store, yard sale, etc.
  2. I took it home and spray painted it silver with Rustoleum spray paint and let that dry completely. You can use a color of your choice or skip this step completely.

3. I found a crystal bowl for $1 at the thrift store and knew it would be perfect for this fountain. I filled it with water and placed it in to the stand.

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4. I placed a solar fountain inside the bowl. I will say that solar fountains function in full sun. Any clouds, partial sun, etc and they don’t run fully. They also do not run at night.

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5. Be sure to refill the water as it evaporates. I also clean out the glass and wash off the fountain as needed. Here’s a picture of the fountain running.

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  1. blankKippi says

    June 20, 2019 at 7:16 am

    I just purchase 2 fountain pumps that require electric I like your idea of solar better!
    Happy crafting,
    Kippi

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    • blankChas says

      June 20, 2019 at 11:42 am

      Thank you so much Kippi – I have some that plug in too. Both serve their purpose as the one that plugs in will run during the evenings as the one that is solar will not.

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  2. blankMarie says

    June 22, 2019 at 10:08 am

    Cute metal plant stand repurpose, Chas!

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    • blankChas says

      June 23, 2019 at 6:29 am

      Thank you so much Marie. I have been enjoying my coffee by it this summer 🙂

      Reply
  3. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    June 25, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared.

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    • blankChas says

      June 25, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      You’re so very sweet, thank you so much Marilyn 🙂

      Reply
  4. blankVanessa says

    June 25, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    Cute idea! I’m hoping to add some water features to my yard, it’s a noisy neighborhood and water features are supposed to help mute noises.

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    • blankChas says

      June 25, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Thank you Vanessa and they have helped with the noise here too. I hope you get to make one for you home they’re really relaxing.

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  5. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    June 27, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.

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    • blankChas says

      June 27, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      Thank you so much Marilyn 🙂

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  6. blankJulie Briones says

    June 28, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    Such a clever idea! This would work nicely on a small porch, too! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About, Chas!

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    • blankChas says

      June 29, 2019 at 7:49 am

      Thank you so much Julie, and you are so right. Small decks, porches, etc one little fountain can go anywhere you’d like one 🙂

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  7. blankAudra @ Renewed Projects says

    July 24, 2019 at 9:13 am

    I have never heard of a solar-powered fountain. What an interesting idea! Thanks for posting the tutorial and your feedback on the product.

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    • blankChas says

      July 24, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you Audra, and I have just learned they are starting to create some new ones that have a battery storage to them. I might have to check those out to see if they’ll work any differently.

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