Even when rain is in short supply, beautiful rain barrels are not. According to Surfrider.org, if your area gets 1 inch of rain, you can harvest about 0.62 gallons of rain per square foot of roof area ...

Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

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 ...

Many people use rain barrels to conserve water and use rainwater to water their plants. Another great reason to have rain barrels is to collect the storm water running off the roof so it can’t cause ...

A Louisiana-friendly yard keeps rain where it falls, helping nourish your landscape. Here are a few simple ways to keep more ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rain barrels are a growing trend as drought conditions persist across the Coastal Bend area. Many residents and businesses like the Corpus Christi Montessori School are using ...

Something quiet is happening in backyards across the country. Homeowners who once ignored their downspouts are now redirecting them into barrels, cisterns, and modular collection systems. It's not a ...

In New Orleans, it's advisable to keep an umbrella handy. Whether it's in the form of dreary sprinkles or a thunderstorm, rain is inevitable in this humid subtropical climate. Rain catchment systems, ...