Related story This DIY Bracelet Kit is So Nostalgic ... Just about any large, waterproof container can be turned into a rain barrel. Plastic garbage cans are a good choice because they ...

A revamped rain barrel has made life easier in the Miller household, allowing for options of where the water will land.

The installed rain barrel was painted brown and fitted with a brass spigot for feeding the garden hose. Putting a scrap lattice on its sides isn’t necessary, but does make the setup look more ...

Whether your interest in rain barrels is because of frugality, or they are environmental, making your own rain barrel is easy. Here are four examples and instructions for making your own rain barrel.

And they're not hard to make; you could DIY your own rain barrel with some basic materials and save yourself money while customizing the barrel to your aesthetic. Just avoid these common mistakes ...

dealing with all that water runoff can be a pain—DIY web site Instructables has a guide to creating a gutter-free rain barrel so you can put that water to use. This project is most useful if ...

1. Select a container Extra-large laundry detergent dispensers make the ideal DIY rain barrels, but countertop water dispensers will also do the trick. The key is that the container has a spout ...

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 ... anyone with a little DIY experience could take this ...

Instead, make the most of those rainy days by harvesting water for your garden with your own backyard rain barrel. Having a rain barrel in your backyard is a great way to keep your garden green ...

Some rain barrel users aren’t making the most of their free rainwater resources. Try our rain barrel setup to make use of the water that would otherwise overflow in a heavy downpour.

The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, improving upon the previous DIY system. Our rainwater smells like whiskey. I’ve heard people describe the smell of rain ...