Q: I want to install a rainwater collection barrel to capture roof runoff to water my plants in the summer. Do you have any ideas on how to make one less expensively than buying one for $100 plus? A: ...

The installed rain barrel was painted brown and fitted with a brass spigot for feeding the garden hose. Putting a scrap lattice on its sides isn’t necessary, but does make the setup look more ...

If you’re looking for the hot gift for gardeners this season, give them a rain barrel. With new laws allowing for collection of up to 110 gallons of water from your roof, rain barrels let your ...

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 ...

The trend for rain chain ideas is big news this year as part of making your garden more sustainable. It's one of the most innovative ways to collect precious rainfall water but it adds more than just ...

Until recently I had never heard of rain barrels outside of my grandmother’s small farm in the Dominican Republic. For her, it’s a necessity because the small town she lives in shares its water source ...

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 ...

The Rain Barrel Auction is back this year and dozens of beautifully painted rain barrels are now on display at the Cincinnati Zoo.The Rain Barrel Art Project is now in its eighth year. It was created ...

TULSA, Okal. — The City of Tulsa is partnering with Upcycle, the largest manufacturer of upcycled rain barrels in the United States, for their annual Rain Barrel Event. The Rain Barrel Event aims to ...

The rain barrel auction is back this year and dozens of beautifully painted rain barrels are now on display at the Cincinnati Zoo.The Rain Barrel Art Project is now in its ninth year. It was created ...