Rain barrels have become the eco-friendly badge of honor for modern homeowners. They promise lower water bills, greener gardens, and a feel-good sense of sustainability that makes you feel like you’re ...

If your water bill spikes every summer, your garden is probably the main culprit. Between thirsty tomatoes, heat-stressed ...

You can’t always count on Mother Nature to fix your dry, patchy lawn or wilted garden. Perhaps the easiest way to conserve and store water for a non-rainy day is with a rain barrel specifically ...

The benefits of rainwater are myriad. It’s a fantastic source of irrigation for your plants and gardens. Its lower limescale ...

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 ...

Imagine getting fined for catching rain. Sounds absurd, right? Yet across the United States, particularly in arid Western regions, rainwater harvesting operates in a surprisingly complex legal gray ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

Which rain barrel is best? From a light drizzle to a sudden downpour, hundreds of millions of gallons of rainwater goes down the waterspout annually. Harvesting this bounty for your own use is as easy ...

A Connecticut water supply company is showing commitment to protecting the environment through a not-for-profit rain collection program. Each year, Aquarion Water Company runs the campaign. Customers ...

Owasso is getting ready for its annual rain barrell sale, which allows locals to save both money and the environment. 2 News Oklahoma's Owasso reporter Sharon Phillips reports.

With the right equipment, Vermonters can save water and money in the long-term by collecting this season's downpours. Pre-constructed rain barrels and build-your-own rain barrel workshops are offered ...