Welcome back to Home & Outdoor Living. Today we have an interview with a special guest. Demi Fortuna, Director of Education at Atlantic Water Gardens, is here to talk about everything water features. He has been in the industry for 33 years.

Throughout the episode, we talk about the benefits you get from water features, different available options for pretty much everybody, how modern technology has made it easier than ever, DIY water features, and much more. Stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Demi shares how you can learn about water features and get certified for free at the AWG's online university.

[00:36] What's important about water features? – Demi starts the conversation by explaining how water features offer a whole new set of sensory delights.

[02:34] What do water features mean for homeowners and businesses? –  Key benefits of having water features, how they affect the ambiance of your place.

[04:46] Noise elimination & wildlife attraction – How water features help you eliminate unwanted background noises and how they attract animals.

[06:17] Unwelcome animal – Preparing for concerns about unwanted animal attractions and how water features are designed to avoid unwanted animals.

[09:21] Available options  – Different ways you can include water features, what do they look like and some easy installation concepts

[15:32] Maintenance – What you should know about maintenance and how new technologies have made it easier than ever.

[19:34] Modern options  – Some of the new innovative solutions available in the market.

[21:04] Pricing – How the costs have dropped with newer streamlined installation processes.

[23:10] DIY vs. Expert Help – What you should consider before making the decision.

[26:09] Final thoughts – How you can learn about water features and get certified for free at the AWG's online university

Resources

Atlantic Water Gardens website: atlanticwatergardens.com

AWG Online University: www.atlanticwatergardens.com/university