Susan Kroll wasn't squeamish about installing a rain barrel. Having lived in Thailand, where huge, impressive rain jars abound as part of an ancient tradition of capturing water from the sky, she ...

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our rainwater smells like whiskey. I’ve heard people describe the smell of rain in many ways, most having something to do with ...

As temperatures continue to drop, the Zumbro Watershed Partnership reminds the community to prepare their rain barrels for the winter. Rain barrels are catching on as a way to save water and money by ...

Many of us are moving away from traditional downspouts. They clog with leaves and they can be unsightly. Instead, lots of ...

Rock River Coalition will host a workshop on how to create and install your own rain barrel from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at The Watermark, 209 S. Center St., Beaver Dam. Installing a rain barrel is ...

Hoosiers have experienced an abnormally dry spell with moderate drought conditions seeping into Central Indiana as spring turns to summer. The lack of recent rain spells frustration for residential ...

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 ...