Approximately 30% of U.S. household water use goes toward outdoor purposes like irrigation or car washing. Cutting back on that usage from your local water system can cut down on local pollution and ...

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 ...

Two years ago, Amy and Kevin Petersen built their own water storage system in less than an hour, for just $50. At a Virginia Beach Master Gardeners workshop, the couple assembled a 55-gallon rain ...

With rain in the forecast in southern Colorado today, there’s a way you can use this moisture to your advantage. We’re talking about rain barrels! These were banned up until last year, but now you can ...

Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

With the right catchment system, you can use rain to water your yard, wash the car and even flush the toilet Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be ...