Rain barrels are a great way to collect and save rainwater. However, most are unattractive to look at. This DIY takes things ...

NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

Increasing wildfires around the world and documented severe drought—even in unexpected spots like Hawaii and the Southeast—emphasize the need to take steps to lower water use. Collecting rainwater in ...

You can’t always count on Mother Nature to fix your dry, patchy lawn or wilted garden. Perhaps the easiest way to conserve and store water for a non-rainy day is with a rain barrel specifically ...

Susan Kroll wasn't squeamish about installing a rain barrel. Having lived in Thailand, where huge, impressive rain jars abound as part of an ancient tradition of capturing water from the sky, she ...

Hoosiers have experienced an abnormally dry spell with moderate drought conditions seeping into Central Indiana as spring turns to summer. The lack of recent rain spells frustration for residential ...

As soon as the nights become frosty, it’s time for garden owners to winterize their rain barrels. Failing to do so risks ...

An old-fashioned idea is gaining new interest for home dwellers, gardeners and people interested in protecting waterways and the environment while saving money on their water bills. Rain barrels ...

Rain barrels can help divert water from storm systems and reduce flooding, according to a joint study by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and the Town of Stratford released Wednesday. During the ...

At the June solid waste authority sale in Windsor-Essex, 86 rain barrels were up for grabs — and gone faster than you could blink an eye. (City of Vancouver) At the June solid waste authority sale in ...

Rain barrels are the perfect way to reuse rainwater. They provide a reliable source of water in droughts and reduce the ...