The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, improving upon the previous DIY system. Our rainwater smells like whiskey.

Some rain barrel users aren’t making the most of their free rainwater resources. Try our rain barrel setup to make use of the water that would otherwise overflow in a heavy downpour. Learn how ...

That means a 50-gallon barrel can water one bed for an entire week, or until the next rain refills it. You could set up a whole series of barrels, but that would multiply the cost of connections ...

A rain barrel is exactly what it sounds like — it's a large barrel (or container), usually 50-100 gallons, that is placed beneath a downspout to catch and store rainwater that falls from your roof.

It’s well worth investing in a rain-saving system such as a water butt or a rain barrel, and once they are set up they don’t ...

A small rain barrel used to water the yard might cost $100, while an elaborate system that captures thousands of gallons of water and treats it for indoor use could be $20,000 or more, and require ...

Q. I collect water from my downspouts in a rain barrel to water my garden plants and recently that water has started to smell bad. I think it’s from the ...

Rain barrels can be used to collect rainwater from a home’s roof through the gutter system. While it’s not encouraged to drink rainwater, you can use it for your garden, lawn, car washing or ...

He showed us his simple barrel system that he uses to harvest rain. He said his bill is around $60-100 a month, depending on the time of year.

Amanda Pagnotta and her 9-year-old son James show their newly set up rain barrel at their home in Oakmont on Monday, March 31. Their previous one cracked because of built-up ice during winter months.