Using a rain barrel is an easy way to lessen a household’s impact on the environment, and it helps to save some money by reducing municipal water consumption. Larger rain barrels can benefit those who ...

You're looking to collect rainwater for your garden? Great idea! It's a fantastic way to use a natural resource, and there are actually tons of benefits to using rainwater on your grass. So, now that ...

A humble plastic barrel now sparks arguments that stretch from backyard fences all the way to state capitols. Homeowners roll out rain barrels with eco-pride, while regulators dust off rulebooks and ...

A plain blue rain barrel next to a house and some bushes - Cindy Shebley/Getty Images Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often ...

TAHLEQUAH – In a field across from Leoser Pavilion, a demonstration on how to build a rain barrel – and the prospect of getting a free one – drew a crowd Sept. 6. Jeri Fleming works with Grand River ...

Aquarion Water Company is rolling out upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of ongoing water conservation efforts as much of the state is facing moderate drought conditions. Connecticut’s largest ...

Laura Jayne had been waiting a year for a local nonprofit to install a rain barrel at her Hollygrove home. She could use it to grow her budding garden and shave a few dollars off her water bill in the ...

SOUTHWICK — During a discussion of the Water Commissioners about mandated water restrictions that town residents must deal with each summer, one Commissioner Dave Meczywor suggested the DPW partner ...

As spring and gardening season begin, some Western Pennsylvanians are setting up a tool to harness the results of April showers: rain barrels. Generally placed below a downspout with a small spigot at ...