A revamped rain barrel has made life easier in the Miller household, allowing for options of where the water will land.

All that said, stored water from a rain barrel that’s equipped with a good charcoal filter can be used on edibles as well as ornamentals (but change the filter every year). Midsummer is a good ...

Not everyone needs to do this. Kat says 'Many downspouts simply empty into a rain barrel filter. If that’s the case for your ...

A rain barrel is a large container placed under a downspout to collect rain as it runs off your roof. Usually, a rainwater barrel will have an overflow valve, a screen or filter to keep out bugs ...

Standard features for rain barrels include spigots or taps for easy access to water, overflow spouts, and screen filters that are placed over intake openings to precent debris, leaves, and insects ...

The filtration for this type of system can cost ... You could get by with just a few rain barrels if you plan to use the water only to supplement your regular water supply. If it's your only ...

Raingardens and bioswales are two powerful, accessible solutions for homeowners. Both help control runoff, reduce erosion, ...

Installing a rain barrel allowed the potted plants plenty ... She also recommended an in-line filter that catches leaves and other debris, such as the spiky sweetgum-tree “balls” for which ...

The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, improving upon the previous DIY system. Our rainwater smells like whiskey. I’ve heard people describe the smell of rain ...