I did this since I want to run a drip irrigation system in my entire garden. Irrigating your garden with rain barrel water is easy; you can use a watering can or a hose. Or if you feeling adventurous ...

Here's the good news: Equipping your house with a rainwater collection system as simple as a rain barrel not only helps you save water and help your community, but it also saves you money.

Landscaping services cost $50 to $100 per hour, and a rain barrel only takes a few hours to set up. Whether you need a permit for rainwater harvesting depends on where you live and your system type.