The use of the bamboo water fountain in your garden will add a touch of the east to your home environment. In fact, water fountains are not just an outside item. They are very popular within the home as well and Feng Shui devotees use them to great effect. For as little as $20-$30, bamboo water fountains can either be built or bought complete. The only problem facing prospective buyers is what do they choose. There are several styles of fountains and the truth is, it will depend on your personal taste and budget. They are ideal around water gardens or at the edge of a pond and range in price from $30-$50. Fountains come in a variety of styles. They are very simple in design and despite their delicate nature, are very sturdy in construction. One of the most used styles is the Deer Chaser. In eastern culture, the water fountain is not just an ornament and used for it's decorative value. Truth be known, it's use is more inclined toward acting as a method of warding off unwanted intruders; namely animals who encroach and harm the delicate balance of a garden. The running water and the moving parts with a fountain structure are usually enough to scare off unwelcome intruders. A Prosperous Fountain Experience Those who are familiar with Feng Shui will swear by having one or more bamboo water fountains either inside or outside the home. What happens to stagnant water when it's not refreshed? It usually deteriorates and becomes murky and lifeless. That's the reason water fountains hold prominence in households who observe the teachings of Feng Shui. The running water is a symbol regeneration and is said to symbolize the addition of proper chi balance within a particular balance. In other words, a bamboo water fountain with moving water can do wonders for the luck and prosperity within a household. Non-technical skills are no pre-requisite to constructing a fountain. In fact, purchased in kit form, a bamboo water fountain can be put together quite effortlessly in most cases by even the most non-technical of people.