Did you know that each inch of rain that falls on 500 square feet of roof equates to about 300 gallons of water? Instead of letting rainwater run off into storm drains, you can collect and store the ...

A plain blue rain barrel next to a house and some bushes - Cindy Shebley/Getty Images Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often ...

Approximately 30% of U.S. household water use goes toward outdoor purposes like irrigation or car washing. Cutting back on that usage from your local water system can cut down on local pollution and ...

So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever heard that collecting rainwater is illegal? Well, it turns out that's (basically) an urban legend. Here's the good news: ...

Now that the rains have arrived, it’s time to consider a rain barrel system to capture those drops for further use. The city of Santa Rosa and Daily Acts are presenting a workshop with local rainwater ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Barrels designed specifically for rain collection can be somewhat pricey, often retailing for more than $100. They can also be kind of bulky ...