Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one ...

Line up as many as you need to meet your watering needs and save water around your house. To begin, place the drum near a downspout, drill a hole in the side near the bottom and screw in a drain ...

Points of interest include stormwater and its impact on the environment, management practices for homeowners to lessen negative impacts of stormwater, and how to set up and maintain a rain barrel.

When installed correctly, these decorative alternatives to traditional downspouts can conserve water, reduce erosion and add ...