Rain Barrels 101

On a particularly wet day it seemed appropriate to consider how rain can be channeled to do something other than ruin the bottoms of your pants.  There has been a good amount of discussion around rain barrels and how collected water can be used for watering lawns and gardens as well as non-drinking household use.  Ronnie Citron-Frank on Care2 wrote about DIY rain chains which can be a more attractive option than a traditional downspout.

Rain Barrels vary in price depending on their material (about $50 and up) but here is a video if you have the effort to make your own! Also check out this site for written instructions.

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