If you use algaecide in your rain barrel, you could easily ruin your whole garden. Learning how to prevent algae in a rain barrel is important, but this isn't the only rain barrel problem that can ...

Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers. Always ...

The city purchases the rain barrels in bulk at cost to pass the savings on to residents, according to Sietsema. At this time, the cost per rain barrel is $55, according to the city’s website.

For anyone serious about sustainable gardening, rainwater harvesting is an easy way to conserve natural resources. Here are five water butt and rain barrel benefits ...

Depending on how you plan to use the rain barrel, holes can be drilled into the sides to insert a pipe or a spigot. Normally the spigot should be placed about 10” above the bottom of the barrel.

A rain barrel can help decrease your reliance on tap water for outdoor chores. Consider how bountiful Mother Nature is in the agua department. Per the U.S. Geological Survey, if your property ...

Since the start of the new year, the Eastern Shore has had its fair share of rain, sleet and snow. In January alone, most areas experienced more precipitation than usual; Salisbury, Snow Hill and ...

I’m talking about cisterns, rain gardens and whole-house rain-water recycling systems. This is something to be thinking about this Friday, Earth Day, April 22.

A rain barrel is a small, above-ground tank that collects and stores rainwater for later use. There are a few types, but the most common barrels collect rainwater from your roof.

Step 2: Cutting and drilling. Drill a 1″ pilot hole in the top of the barrel to start your saw blade and cut the top out of the barrel using a jig saw or reciprocating saw.