April is known for showers and storms. A growing number of people in the Ozarks are capitalizing on these rainy days by saving water to use during dry periods during the spring and summer. "A ...

Recent rainfall is filling the pockets of some San Diego residents who partake in rebate programs for harvesting rainwater. The area is seeing an increase in rainfall this rainy season and many ...

Even when rain is in short supply, beautiful rain barrels are not. According to Surfrider.org, for every inch of rain your area gets and 1,000 square feet of roof, you can harvest about 0.62 gallons ...

As California was deluged by winter storms in January, many gardeners had the same thought: “I wish I could save some of that rain for later.” After years of drought, that “free water” looks mighty ...

You can’t always count on Mother Nature to fix your dry, patchy lawn or wilted garden. Perhaps the easiest way to conserve and store water for a non-rainy day is with a rain barrel specifically ...

Installing a rain barrel is a way to save water to use around the yard instead of letting it flow into the nearest storm drain. “The Environmental Protection Agency states that lawn and garden ...

There are many different sizes and types of rain barrels, and one of the most important factors for choosing one depends on how you’d like to use the collected rainwater. Our top pick is the RTS Home ...

Until about April, a 65-gallon rain barrel was the must-have tool to save water, fight drought and show the neighbors you're green. But stores that sold 300 barrels a week last year are sitting on ...

A rain barrel is any above ground container modified to receive, store, and distribute rooftop runoff for non-drinking uses. The typical size of a rain barrel is 55 gallons. Main components of a rain ...

After a soggy October, a rainy winter – hopefully – may be on the horizon. Or maybe not. Given that uncertainty, how do you save some of that free water for possible dry days ahead? Those extra ...