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

If at all possible, set up your rain barrel in a shady place or on the side of the house that gets the least direct sunlight. Overflow. Decide where you want the water to go if a big storm ...

a barrel to catch overflow from a basin or vice versa, creating a two-way system to conserve water. In areas with sporadic rain, this hybrid setup can work to help you always have water on hand ...

take these extra steps to avoid turning a water-saving solution into a mosquito motel. Have a rain barrel setup at home? Share your tips or photos with us on the News4JAX Insider page.

The workshop will take place at 1:30 p.m. at 230 E Broadway, Hopewell, VA. Participants will learn how to properly set up and maintain a rain barrel and receive one at no cost to take home. Rain ...

Though many craft custom rain barrels, prefabricated ones ready for use are often found in big box stores like Home Depot for about $75. The seemingly mundane devices offer a variety of benefits ...