How to Build a Creek Water Feature

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Tearing out the old Creek
0:40 - Digging
1:32 - The Layout
1:45 - More Digging and Prep
2:05 - Liner Layout and Overlaps
3:42 - Setting Rock
4:00 - Foam
5:15 - Pipe and more foam
6:00 - Test Run
6:40 - Setting more Rock
6:58 - Plants, Weed Cloth, Mulch
7:40 - Fine Tuning, Pathways
7:52 - Bridge
8:30 - Finished Product
9:52 - Outro
Hello my name is Travis Jantzer! I make videos about Projects, or Life Events that I feel are worth Documenting.
My Wife and I have been married for 3+ years and have two daughters. We love road trips, bouldering, and ultimate frisbee. I love doing home improvement projects and Landscaping. We are also recovering from a Wildfire that destroyed the famliy business I run with my Dad. Stop on by any time to see my life or a project I'm proud of. Leave a comment and we can chat :)
-Travis Jantzer
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@cassiejantzer3834 3 жыл бұрын

So happy with how this turned out🤩💕

@ursixx 3 жыл бұрын

That ''I like that'' when you crossed the bridge... priceless!

@dreport9433 Жыл бұрын

The fact that you are doing this with your family speaks volumes. Love this.

@karlstaben909 Жыл бұрын

Rather than letting your foam harden then cutting the excess, throw smaller gravel on it while the foam is half set. This allows you to flatten out the bulges of foam (eliminating the hassle and risk of cutting) and the pebbles/gravel stick and won't wash away with the water flow. That is what I did on my creek water feature anyway.

@lwscijunkie 11 ай бұрын

I did the same...perfect concealed seal!

@lesleyboyce 8 ай бұрын

Ooh good tip as I'm just attempting 🤞🏼same but smaller scale .

@lloydypantz1 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love it. Man your ideas are soo much more cooler than all the other expensive make overs from the more popular and big named pond people. Like most people with very little money to spare and small gardens or yard space who are sick of watching something that's way more than under £100 to start with . You can add more little by little as you can afford it. Realistically is the beauty of your show mate. Well done.

@davelowesky8054 2 жыл бұрын

He spent way more than 100...

@Madchimpz 3 жыл бұрын

Very awesome that you just overlap multiple narrow liners over each other and it works out just fine as long as it is on a slope. Very cost effective, because if you buy one large liner it's going to be really expensive and have a ton of excess liner on the sides that you don't need. You don't need a big, splashing, multi-level waterfall to have a good water feature, the creek looks great. I love watching the aquascape videos, but like watching do it yourself water features on a budget because it's far more interesting and relatable, because that's what I did myself, and this is probably the best one I've seen.

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I love making these, and I try to make my video a good balance of both Helpful and Entertaining. I keep my builds simple to show how attainable they are for the average person.

@ldlink3935 3 жыл бұрын

I give you credit for going all in on this.....please keep us updated on the maintenance and maybe do a quarterly or monthly update on the pros and cons......such as the different algaes that are showing up, pump problems, fish problem, bugs/mosquitoes, etc. I wish I could do this in my yard, best of luck!

@Madchimpz 3 жыл бұрын

If you just put some pond plants in the water to use up the nutrients in the water it should be fine even without a filter. Raccoons could be problem though. They've come and knocked a bunch of the surrounding plants into my water feature at night lately, and all the soil getting in the water has caused a lot of algae. But that's on me for having all that soil right near the water.

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep this in mind! I'm seeing a lot of algae by all my plants are looking Really healthy. I'll get back to you.

@voiceofreason7856 2 жыл бұрын

@@travisjantzer I've heard that if your water is clear and you're getting just hair algae that's a sign of a healthy water feature, and everything is in balance !

@12razorp 2 жыл бұрын

@@travisjantzer you could always run your water through a bog filter and that would really keep your water nice and clear!

@marydude9244 3 жыл бұрын

I love it. How do u get the water pumping back to the top if u have another video that shows me how to do it I would appreciate it so much. My son passed away 2 yrs ago at 38 from a massive heart attack. I am making a memory garden. I want to add a small water creek to sit out and hear the water and think of him and hopefully it will help me to heal a little even thought a piece of my heart has died with him. Thank you. U and ur wife are hard workers and I commend u both on a job well done.

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You're so strong to live through that. Good luck on your memory garden. I'm planning a video about hooking up pumps that should be fairly comprehensive.

@jcfilmz509 2 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace to your son sorry for your loss 🥺❤️

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

the pump hook up video is online if that is still something you need info about.

@johnathantidwell7299 2 жыл бұрын

@@travisjantzer I was hoping you followed through with her request. I'm subscribing now brother. Thanks for being a good human.

@demetrimorales5783 2 жыл бұрын

@@travisjantzer which video is that?

@New_Cottage_After_60 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful job, even the birds in the background were singing and gossiping about it. They love water features like this.

@salishawheeler76 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Water features turn a yard into beauty.

@007DarkElf Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this video! It gave me so many simplified ideas, I was way overthinking my project!

@francostacy7675 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching you work and figuring things out and engineering it for your family and the common guy . You remind me a lot of myself when i was a young man. Keep up the good work and take care of your family

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

I will for sure, thanks. I’m glad you’re here.

@TerryeToombs 3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the type of liner you use, you can heat seal them to prevent the water from backing up. We build waterfeatures in Texas. :D

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

I like that idea I’ll have to look into it!

@accessiblecruisetravel-dre3383 2 жыл бұрын

Can't you also just use silicone to seal the overlap?

@ingesexton811 2 жыл бұрын

@@accessiblecruisetravel-dre3383 I came here to ask this as well.

@garycannon3515 2 жыл бұрын

What type of liner do you use because I just built one and I have a leak and it’s a bona fide bitch

@user-ii4zf5iq3t Жыл бұрын

What kind do you use and how do you seal it? It does it self seal in 107° Temp? Texas wants to know.

@glow1815 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Now all you need is beautiful flowers and garden( if you are into it) and some trees will look like a PARADISE!

@JP-kb4yi 3 жыл бұрын

I use expanding can spray foam for all my outdoor projects. Works great to fill gaps and holds things in place very well. Your able to sculpt/mold it and I’ve used it to (make rocks or imposters) when I can’t find one I need. Bonus, it holds paint/stains very well so if it’s the wrong color and visible you can paint/stain it. I do use a clear waterproof deck sealer of flex seal clear spray to prolong the life.

@Claribel42 3 жыл бұрын

OMG that is awesome 👏 !!!!I absolutely love it love!! It took my breath away! Very talented man.God bless you for sharing this !! I love it!!!! I’m going to do this in my house I exactly what I want. I can’t thank you enough. Bravo 🙌👏👍

@WorldsFastestHypnotist 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING work! I love watching your videos and dreaming about what we might do in our yard. Thank you for the great videos!

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@kpnightingale4438 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible stuff man, I’m thankful that you’re sharing what you know on KZfaq and I’d definitely try this out if I didn’t live in such a snowy area. Keep up the great work

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! glad you like my content :)

@davelowesky8054 2 жыл бұрын

Get a water heater. A creek would look sick in the winter

@user-ii4zf5iq3t Жыл бұрын

@@davelowesky8054 Steam coming up. :-)

@ursixx 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back. You should definitely post to r/diy. One thing that worries me about this is the top pond being close to the cement, thinking about the little one's you have. And how wobbly they are ... Maybe next project a planter box with some tall grass. And maybe a comfy bench/ sofa out of wood (recycled?) to match better with the landscape .

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Yea my toddler isn’t allowed out front without supervision. She’s got the back yard full of stuff to do. And yea I definitely plan on building a bench out front and my wife wants to plant vegetables in those grassy areas. So we’re gonna till and plant there :)

@user-ve4ur8we1f 3 жыл бұрын

Hello you guys i from Thailand great your garden wish you family happiness.

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@JustAboutAnything66 3 жыл бұрын

Projects like this are always a lot easier when you have a good little helper.

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

Its true.

@ATF.California 3 жыл бұрын

Man you make it look to easy I’m way to lazy to do all this work lol

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

i try XD

@mikeknowlden9617 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! I'm going to incorporate this into a acquaponics system! Pumps up from the pond into a multi tear 2 row split tube system . Might even put crawdads in the river area.

@LeslieF0330 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness 😳 I just realized I have been obsessing over and way over thinking my current pond set up!!! You guys did a beautiful job and like someone else said, you made it look easy enough to do that I think I'll go outside and work on mine!!!! Thank you both for sharing this. 👍🏻

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm sure yours will look amazing :)

@juanosorno8153 Жыл бұрын

Oh ok... I understand you must protect your family. Your work turned out beautiful

@randydurston4777 26 күн бұрын

What a awesome water feature brother. Blessings to you and your family.

@Epiphanyatl 3 жыл бұрын

That is SUPER COOL!!! I think I'm going to give it a try! Thanks for this AWESOME idea!

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! good luck!

@davidbrown-xk8zl 3 жыл бұрын

You got quite a little helper there.Someday she'll be putting in a water feature while her kid/s help, all because of your efforts. Enjoy life,stay save, and God bless.

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Yea my little family is incredible, I love them. God bless you too!

@nbrant19 Жыл бұрын

Great family activity, so many positive things learned from that, also inspired me

@philiptodak1076 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way it turned out!

@taffythegreat1986 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found this video. That’s what I had in mind. Two ponds separated by a creek as you call it. But my creek won’t be as long as yours. It will as well have a small bridge Nice job and a good video 👍👍

@michaelknight1980 Жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job!! Absolutely beautiful

@queezydragon 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Travis! Looks amazing

@racingroy3303 2 жыл бұрын

Love how your Daughter is helping out... Daddy's girl...

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

She loves helping!

@abomohammed4768 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful despite its simplicity, but very close to nature. Thank you for this wonderful video and I have learned to do likewise for a larger space.

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

I recently made a bigger one too! Let me know how it goes.

@nedthenomad1202 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Travis, greetings from down under. Great stuff mate, I've been wanting to create something similar in our backyard and I'm really glad I came across your video, appreciate the tips and useful info. Enjoy your beautiful garden, cheers :-)

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Greetings from Oregon! Good luck on yours :)

@texacastingcrownsfan 4 ай бұрын

Omg!!! You did an awesome job!!! The reason I even looked this up is because I live in apartments that have a beautiful water brook in it. I want one now!!! I decided to research so that when I get my home I can see how it's done. Even tho tour getting positive critiques on here you still did an amazing job. God bless!!!

@rickymmartinez2370 2 жыл бұрын

I just came across your channel and your water features are awesome! You just inspired me to redo my 🐢 pond.

@ladarrellworf6896 3 жыл бұрын

This turned out amazingly!!!!!!

@yogibear8686 10 ай бұрын

Nice job! Beautiful family ❤

@evanwilliams9588 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job my friend! My dad and his friend built one at my dads new house and it’s very nice! I love how you made yours a family DIY project though. The little bridges are definitely the best touch on yours! My dads friend builds them for a living and you make it so that almost anyone can do it by following your tutorial! That’s so cool and again well done!

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like my project and video :) I try to be both helpful and entertaining.

@user-vi7ls2cj1p 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have made small stream at my garden last month. Your process of making a stream give me a big idea and It's been a lot of help. Here is Seoul Korea.

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Are you non Instagram? I’d like to see photos of your stream. @travis.jantzer

@user-vi7ls2cj1p 3 жыл бұрын

@@travisjantzer kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-oo9qIqbq8qqM.html I have got a idea from Travis Jantzer,, thanks a lot. (From Seoul Korea)

@hineroutdoorliving 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great guys!

@pammietime4495 Жыл бұрын

This just reminded me of the time I was like 7 or so and would dig around our tree to make a waterway for my little toy boats (:

@jaspersimonds343 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos, and you have a real talent for it... The only issues are that liner will cause you problems later... it will not last long and is easy to tear... your best bet is an EPDM liner with a 25+ year warrantee and will last forever when covered from the sun... You should also look into creating filters so your pond stays clean... the top part of the waterfall could be turned into a bog filter pretty easily and getting or building a skimmer at the bottom will help catch debris and keep the pond cleaner... Keep up the awesome videos!!!

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I need to look into filters and such. I'm still learning. Glad you like my videos!

@russellnentwich8745 3 жыл бұрын

Man you outdid yourself again! That is a work of art.

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

thanks! pretty sure its 5300 gph capacity.

@Falconurbex 3 жыл бұрын

you and your wife have made a awesome creek with waterfall, well done it lools amazing,

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

wow thanks!

@georgetheodoremulryan Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@southlakelife Жыл бұрын

Love it. Definitely steeling some ideas for ours!!! Well done Travis!

@colleenjones5700 10 ай бұрын

Love you work. I appreciate your way of teaching. My name is Colleen. I'm from Edmonton, Alberta Canada.

@amossymindset 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such a straightforward and easy-to-follow video! I've been researching natural stream building for a few years and yours is one of the best I've seen!

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@bobbieevoy4332 3 жыл бұрын

There are alot of videos online that show making stuff but whenever I watch one of yours, you seem to be on the same level as the average person that doesn't really know how to do everything but you explain it so everyone could think they could do it......whether they ever do make one of your projects is something else, but I bet they feel like they could as you try to simplify it, thanks!

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I try to keep my projects relatable, and attainable. My biggest pet peeve with DIY videos is when someone claims the viewer can do it too.. right before they enter their $100k shop with a machine that 99.99% of us don't have. Thats why I do all my digging with a shovel. Excavators are handy, but who has one of those?!

@rohitgurung909 Жыл бұрын

This was absolutely a brilliant job done....it looked real...

@travisjantzer Жыл бұрын

That was the plan! glad I could make it happen

@scottw.3258 Жыл бұрын

That looks great. Good job, Sir.

@sanjideol6959 3 жыл бұрын

this is soo sick, I'm hyped to see what you do with the rest of the yard/house upgrades

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've done all kinds of upgrades already and filmed them for my channel, and I have many more to come :)

@sanjideol6959 3 жыл бұрын

@@travisjantzer Honestly I love these videos, keep making them dude you got my subscription

@brandonaitken1180 Ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing your ideas. What would send this over the top is ASMR

@o.w.dobbins6927 Жыл бұрын

That’s a really innovative setup and design, looks awesome and great job!

@travisjantzer Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@bekizeki Жыл бұрын

That is way too much relaxing. Good work :D!

@Bananalana31 4 күн бұрын

Beautiful!!

@vl6390 Жыл бұрын

Hi Travis, Its nice to see the update you made on your stream. I remember watching your first video of the stream with the wheel barrel and saving it so we could make this in our future house one day. Well, im happy to say we finally bought the house and im going to finally get to build our stream !! Thanks for the cool videos. One quick question, how does the water get back to the top of the water fall? not sure how the pump works. Thanks in advance.

@kmac3025 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You make it look easy and I know it wont be but I am going for it.

@deerfieldsmiths Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!!! I am not a big of the pre-made hard plastic liners, plus they are super expensive. This video gave me enough confidence to go for my own thing:-)) Ps- the best part was seeing the little one out there exploring. You and your wife could do wonders with a bit more land 🌱 AMAZING!! thank you and much love and peace from New Hampshire 🌸

@travisjantzer Жыл бұрын

My wife is a great gardener too. We would love to own land. some day. :) I'm from Oregon.

@rrkodavanti2712 Жыл бұрын

Its really awesome work , your little angel daughter gave her big helping hand💪 so it became more magnificent😇.

@cesiumion Жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis... You're awesome with your work.

@travisjantzer Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@gra22 2 жыл бұрын

Wow man that's awesome. I've been thinking about doing a small pond in my back yard...you gave me some good ideas. thank you!

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

Do it and let me know how it goes!

@karattkensair9891 Жыл бұрын

So soothing

@rockfeli 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, it looks amazing. The sound must be great too. If I were to do this in my front yard where I live, I'd have the plastic sheets, the rocks, and maybe even the water stolen xD, not to mention if I had the wheelbarrow there like in the previous version of the creek, lol. Cheers for that great work!

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

thats unfortunate! Glad you like my project :)

@Islandgirl4ever2 Жыл бұрын

Looks AMAZING.. I'm about to do a dry creek bed in our front yard and was looking for ideas on KZfaq;. Thank you.

@travisjantzer Жыл бұрын

let me know how it goes!

@runawayrick2461 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Electricity, pump, pipeline, reclaim. Details please.

@summawub Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. You inspire me to try this. Thank you.

@sotf2012 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent creek

@James-4812 Жыл бұрын

Could you please make a video where it's completely dry, then turn the pump on and watch the water cascade down, as if for the first time.That would be really cool.

@karthikravi8610 29 күн бұрын

Beautiful 👏🏻 I will copy it 🥰

@truijs65 Жыл бұрын

Just found this in my list, awesome job, looks great!!

@travisjantzer Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@Watergardengirl Ай бұрын

Looks like the edges are already leaking and I would not use regular home insulation foam- the color is not the only difference. Otherwise, a very cool project!

@Ketchme17 3 жыл бұрын

I love it; it feels so organic! I'm curious, is there a reason that you have this in your front yard instead of your backyard? I usually think of the backyard as being a bit more private. Either way, this is amazing, I'm keeping this video saved to do this project later!

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! yea so with a 2 year old and a newborn, Im keeping the backyard open for them to run around and play. I have a bubbling water fountain in the backyard that has no standing water so I'm not worried about the safety of my toddler. Plus this way I can show off to all my neighbors haha

@PrinceChauhan010 Жыл бұрын

@@travisjantzer I WOULD LOVE TO COME HOME ACROSS A RIVER :). IT LOOKS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT IN FRONT .

@Itsforeignking 8 ай бұрын

Great build & video 💪🏽very inspiring

@pdxcontent 2 жыл бұрын

your creativity is astonishing

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

wow thanks :)

@jasoncreech4486 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@kyles9320 3 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@emmwhite3945 Жыл бұрын

Thank you it is so nice …,enjoy every day🛎❣️🌺🇨🇦

@cheeseballs3825 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@Zypzu Жыл бұрын

Looks great!!

@lannesconstruction4893 Жыл бұрын

you are the best my friend . we love to see yours videos :)

@pablogeez Жыл бұрын

Cool, congratulations! an advice, you have water loss due to capillarity at the edges, you must insulate with stones and that the earth does not touch the water directly

@MrGeorge2477 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, looks fantastic👍

@travisjantzer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@courtnims2583 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive with little slope to boot!

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

yea thanks!

@rachrenee5240 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to plan one on a budget and keep reverting back to your vids. I just don't understand your pump process... Wish you went more in depth on how that works. Anyways... THANK YOU! AMAZING! This is my dream creek!

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

go watch my "Hooking up a submersible fountain pump" video and let me know if that helps. Glad you like my videos!

@hannahs_house 11 ай бұрын

You're my hero. 🦸‍♂️

@reneekellems5563 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

@travisjantzer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pegturner6748 Ай бұрын

Love it!!!

@dannycarney596 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , i think this is great , it looks amazing , i have just started to build one in my garden (early stages yet) but i wondered what pump you have for yours , im in the U.K so will try and find similar one , thanks 😎