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 ...

With increasingly frequent dry summers threatening gardens and green spaces across the Netherlands, residents are turning to ...

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

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As we move through our driest season, many homeowners are looking for ways to conserve water before the regular afternoon thunderstorm cycle returns this summer. One popular ...

“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 ...

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 ...