This is the simplest form of DIY rainwater collection ... especially when water is pouring into it at speed. A bucket full of water can tip over if not properly supported. To avoid this, dig ...

The hinge mechanism is adjustable to ensure that both buckets will tip with the same volume of water. FDM 3D printed enclosures are not known for being waterproof, so [Sebastian] coated the PCB ...

Dating around 3700 B.C., the earliest known bucket was found in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley, in the city of Reute. Constructed of wood, it was likely used for transporting water from a well or ...

Capture that water with a bucket or wash tub, then transfer it to your garden. A week’s worth of showers equals 17.5 gallons, enough to keep at least three large tomato plants irrigated for a week.