Until recently I had never heard of rain barrels outside of my grandmother’s small farm in the Dominican Republic. For her, it’s a necessity because the small town she lives in shares its water source ...

At every turn, there seems to be a water problem in our city. Whether it's flooding from historic rainfall, boil advisories from stress on the city's water system, or the subsidence -- read sinking -- ...

NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

You can’t always count on Mother Nature to fix your dry, patchy lawn or wilted garden. Perhaps the easiest way to conserve and store water for a non-rainy day is with a rain barrel specifically ...

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — Rain barrels are available to purchase through the Rain Barrel Program, a collaborative effort between Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) and the Environmental Quality division ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rain barrels are a growing trend as drought conditions persist across the Coastal Bend area. Many residents and businesses like the Corpus Christi Montessori School are using ...

(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process. However, on those hot, dry days when ...

Collecting rainwater using rain barrels or other vessels is an ancient practice still used today. Rain barrels are an easy way to collect rainwater from your roof that can then be used to water your ...