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Indoor wall fountains are decorative pieces that could transform a dull looking space into the focal point of a home. They could instantly create a relaxing environment through the sound of water running down the wall. More often than not, these water features are placed at the entry ways so that they could be immediately seen by visitors and family members alike. More than these places however, fountains could also be enjoyed in different areas around the house, which is in fact a better idea than just placing them in the entry ways.

To set up wall fountains, it is important to have these tools near you so that you don't have to go back and forth in your garage to pick them: drywall anchors, screw driver, a pencil, a drill and a hammer. Before you start with your mission, try to read the instructions included in the package of your wall fountain so that you can be assured that you are not missing anything. There are fountains that are already set up and are ready to hang, while there are also fountains that have to be assembled first. Don't fret though as majority of the connections needed to be done for unset fountains are all direct processes, making them easier to set up; however, it is always best to look at instructions to get to know things more because fountain models still vary from one another.

The next step to do is to find a flat wall surface where the water will cascade down, but a wall with ridges, curves or other patterns would also add visual interest once you place the fountain. Properly mark the wall where the fountain will be mounted so that you can properly position your water feature. Once you're done marking the wall, decide on how you will hang your fountain. Wall fountains can be affixed in two ways: the first one is by creating small holes at the back of the fountain where you can drive in the screws, and the second option is by installing a bracket on the wall where you can simply hang the fountain.

As the second option is always the easiest method to place a wall mounted fountain, the next step is to drill holes on the wall where the anchors will be inserted, which will serve as the support for the fountain brackets. Once the anchors and brackets are in place, you can now hang your wall fountain carefully. Before plugging, make sure you fill it with enough water until the pump is covered, but not full enough as the water might overflow from the edge of the basin. If all the things are set, you can now plug your wall fountain and enjoy its beautiful and stress relieving prowess.

If a wall fountain is too expensive for your budget, you can still have a water feature inside your home in the form of a tabletop fountain. This small water feature is a project that you will surely enjoy making. The materials you need includes plastic tubing, a pump, decorative stones, a medium to large sized bowl that is either clear or colored. To start with your project, place the pump in the bowl and then connect the plastic tubing to the pump.

Once you have placed the pump and tube inside, you can fill the bowl with your stone ornaments or other accents to make it more aesthetically appealing. These stones can also hide the cord of the pump, or if you want you can just tape the cord to the side of the bowl that is not too visible. Add enough water to the bowl until it covers the pump. After doing this, you can now plug the cord and luxuriate in the flowing water of your very own tabletop fountain.

Wall fountains are nice water features that could accentuate a dull looking wall inside homes. A wall mounted fountain can be installed easily with the use of simple household materials. In fact, you can do it yourself or with a help of a friend. Similar to this, the tabletop fountain is also easy to create, and an enjoyable home project that you and your kids can enjoy doing.