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

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 ...

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

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 ...

“We want to capture some water and then filter into soil ... it’s relatively low maintenance. With rain barrels, it’s important to drain and properly store them before the winter freeze ...

Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rain barrels are a growing trend as drought conditions persist across the Coastal Bend area. Many residents and businesses like the Corpus Christi Montessori School are ...

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 ...