Ever heard that collecting rainwater is illegal? Well, it turns out that's (basically) an urban legend. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, collecting rainwater is not federally regulated ...

Betsy the Lobster welcomes visitors to Rain Barrel Village in Islamorada, Fla., Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/David Fischer) David Fischer Associated Press 3401 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

“This probably saves me maybe $10 to $25 as long as we’re getting rain like we’re supposed to,” homeowner Stephen Lucke said. He showed us his simple barrel system that he uses to harvest rai ...

Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out.

Learn here about everything you need for a rain barrel water pressure calculation. Designing a gravity rain barrel pressure pump doesn’t have to be difficult to be functional. One of the most ...

One pro gardener made her own rain barrel for her balcony gardenCredit: Instagram / cookseyfarms Alison (@cookseyfarms) used the affordable rain barrel on her "balcony garden." It was especially ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As we move through our driest season, many homeowners are looking for ways to conserve water before the regular afternoon thunderstorm cycle returns this summer. One popular ...

Hardware Hawaii, a leading hardware store in Kapolei, is spotlighting sustainable water-saving solutions with its Rain Barrel ... An optional stand can elevate the barrel for better water pressure.