Rain barrel / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...rainwater harvesting: Rainwater harvesting is a great way to keep your lawn green... or even better, grow vegetables without using municipal water. This is easily done by installing rain barrels under downspouts to collect rainwater for lawn and garden watering where allowed. Avoid using a garden hose whenever possible...

...Rainwater collection barrel  © Ecohome You can install elaborate rainwater collection systems with underground cisterns and pumps, or you can simply have your eaves trough drain right into a barrel. Rain barrels can easily be found with taps on the bottom and a screen on top to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. A good...