Capture precious runoff in catch basins, barrels, and cisterns
Sarah Deurloo
Rain catchment system
Discover innovative rain catchment system ideas to conserve water and reduce your environmental footprint. Start implementing a sustainable solution for water conservation in your home today.
Tired of paying high water bills? Have you heard of the ways you can use a rain catcher to lower those bills? You probably also didn't know that 623 gallons of water can be harvested from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof and as far as rain barrels are concerned, a typical 1/2-inch rainfall will fill a 50- to 55-gallon barrel. I'm sharing everything I know about making rainwater collection an efficient way to lower your bills and help the environment.
Sommer Everett
Over the last couple of years, collecting rain water has become a highly popular method of watering plants. Rain water harvesting, which refers to both collecting and storing rain water, is an easy, convenient, environment-friendly, and sustainable gardening practice. However, an issue that concerns many homeowners is how long is rain water good for plants. Below, I’ll explore if there are limits to how long you can store rain water before it becomes harmful to plants.
amit mondal
My house has approximately 2,500 square feet of roof area. The gutters empty through six downspouts. I have been interested in rain harvesting for some time now and this year’s projects have …
Shana Stringer
Are you looking for DIY Rain Barrel Ideas for your homestead? Check out our ideas and modify your rain barrel to meet your needs.
Celia Adams
Three rainwater catchment systems that work best for our homestead. We irrigate our gardens 100% with captured rainwater #TexasHomesteader
Texas Homesteader
As temperatures drop there are a few things you can do to winterize rain barrels, rain tanks, drip irrigation systems, and plumbing lines.
Shaley Argyle
Learn how to create a rain barrel system with multiple barrels to start collecting rainwater for your garden. These 12 steps are everything you need to set up your own DIY rain barrel system. The steps are simple, and you can customize the number of barrels as needed for your garden. #rainbarrels #gardening
Hammer & a Headband | Mid-Century Modern Home & Garden Ideas
3 barrel rain water collection system HK: like the clear hose. You can see what's in there! And I'd it's clean
Sundrop Jewelry
Learn how to make a DIY rain barrel with this easy DIY. All you need is an hour and $20, and you'll benefit from the easiest way to save rain water!
Adrienne