How Do You Make A Faucet & Bucket Fountain?
Add interest to your landscaping with a charming country fountain you can easily make from a faucet and a bucket. You can find old faucets and metal buckets at your local architectural salvage yard. Or, you can order replicas of antique faucets online. These faucet and bucket fountains can be placed among the day lilies in your garden, or they can stand alone in your back yard under a shady tree. Collect the materials for this project from thrift stores, salvage yards, flea markets and your local home improvement supply store. You can also find a variety of fountain pumps from online retailers. Old metal may be rusty and can be easily cleaned with a wire brush and water. Drill a hole in the center of the copper tubing. Press one end of the copper tubing at least 6 inches into the ground where you plan to place your faucet and bucket fountain. Place the bucket adjacent to the drilled opening in the tubing. Place a few stones or rocks in the bottom of the bucket for added weight. Place t
