Many of us are moving away from traditional downspouts. They clog with leaves and they can be unsightly. Instead, lots of homeowners are embracing rain chains and rain barrels as alternative ...

Note that we did not say cheapest or best buy or anything. Handmade in their studio at Regalos de la Tierra Pottery in Silver City, New Mexico, these rain barrels are terra cotta sculpture ...

In short, using algaecide or vinegar on the water in your rain barrel will make all that water - in the best barrels, more ...

A rain barrel is a small, aboveground storage tank that collects rainwater from rooftop gutter downspouts, and stores it for use in the garden. When installing a rain barrel, an important ...

Late fall to early winter is the best time to winterize rain barrels, but you may need to winterize earlier if you’re expecting a period of extreme cold. Rain barrels can usually handle short ...

While most people can purchase a discounted rain barrel, the county is offering free barrels for those who need extra help.

Collecting rainwater using rain barrels or other vessels is an ancient practice still used today. Rain barrels are an easy way to collect rainwater from your roof that can then be used to water your ...