Rain barrels are good for the environment, they reduce storm water runoff and they promote conservation. But the standard Water Department issued barrel are about as pretty as those human-cargo ...

The idea of using stored rainwater to supplement home irrigation systems has gained greater acceptance in recent years. As our population grows and the demand for clean drinking water increases, the ...

Rain barrels and cisterns capture runoff from our roofs, which is the ideal way for harvesting, considering surface area. The principle, of course, is that rain runs down the roof into gutter ...

Rain barrels will soon be legal in Colorado thanks to a bill Gov. John Hickenlooper signed. The law defines a rain barrel as a “storage container with a sealable lid that is located above ground ...

A rain barrel is a small, aboveground storage tank that collects rainwater from rooftop gutter downspouts, and stores it for use in the garden. When installing a rain barrel, an important ...

Rain barrels have become the eco-friendly badge of honor for modern homeowners. They promise lower water bills, greener gardens, and a feel-good sense of sustainability that makes you feel like you’re ...

April 23, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Got a lot of big tools? For the cost of a rain barrel you can make a yard tool holder that secures all your ...

James Engel Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:01 a.m. | Sunday, April 6, 2025 6:01 a.m. As spring and gardening season begin, some Western Pennsylvanians are setting up a tool to harness the results of April ...

As last week's deluge reminded us, spring showers are not far off and that means Milwaukee's ongoing sewer overflow issues will likely return. Although you might feel powerless to change the situation ...

Even emergency prep groups buy them for long-term water storage. If you work with liquids, odds are you’re working with a 55-gallon barrel. Why 55-Gallon Barrels Still Matter Truth is, the 55-gallon ...

With California facing dire water shortfalls after the driest year in recorded state history, Gov. Jerry Brown has called on residents of the Golden State to conserve water “in every way possible.” I ...