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

This decorative rain barrel has an attractive wavy texture ... it can be inconvenient and potentially problematic for a barrel to overflow and cause water pooling around a home’s foundation.

A rain barrel is a large container placed under a downspout to collect rain as it runs off your roof. Usually, a rainwater barrel will have an overflow valve, a screen or filter to keep out bugs ...

Also, a rain barrel must include an overflow pipe. This overflow pipe should move water from the barrel to an existing storm drain once it reaches a certain depth (usually a few inches below the top ...

This is a tank or barrel, often cylindrical in shape, that collects water via a downpipe that would otherwise overflow from ... They are more decorative than rain barrels and water butts, often ...

Raingardens and bioswales are two powerful, accessible solutions for homeowners. Both help control runoff, reduce erosion, ...

One popular solution is rain barrels ... of the barrel can keep adult mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water. Make sure it’s tight-fitting and covers all openings, including overflow holes.

assembled by MI Rain Barrel, include the 58-gallon barrels made of high-density polyethylene with a brass spigot, a brass overflow valve, a plastic mesh screen for the lid, a 2-by-3-inch flex ...