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

RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS: Participants in upcoming DIY Rain Barrel Workshops learn how to construct a closed 55-gallon rain barrel system that can be easily attached to any standard residential downspout ...

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, ...

Roman Gonzalez is the creator of the urban gardening blog MrBrownThumb, founder of the Chicago Seed Library, and a co-founder of One Seed Chicago. Rainwater harvesting relieves our aging sewer systems ...

Gutters and downspouts can be redirected from draining roof runoff directly onto paved surfaces or into storm water systems or ditches to reduce runoff from the property while also reducing on-site ...

Fix the eyesore of unsightly downspouts with this DIY solution that hides these essential home features behind a beautiful ...

It’s amazing how much water can be collected from just one rainstorm. Don’t waste tap water keeping your garden green. Instead, make the most of those rainy days by harvesting water for your garden ...

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 ...

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 ...