One of the first things we worked on when we first moved onto our homestead was establishing a water source. Now we have buily several ways of collecting water from the diy stand alone rain collector to the diy garbage can rain barrel to the diy gutterless rain barrel system. We are thinking of adding
Water is a precious resource that can’t be wasted. Give your garden a drink using rainwater collected with this harnessing system. Easy DIY for a rainy day!
Rainwater harvesting is the ancient practice of collecting and storing precipitation for later use. Setups can range from simple to the amazingly complex.
Educational DIY Rainwater Collection System - All You Need to Know shows a rainwater system I put in this past weekend for catching water.
There’s nothing like collecting nature’s own rainwater & repurposing it for your home, lawn, or farm. Here are some awesome DIY rainwater harvesting systems.
Build it yourself, save money and water and get the satisfaction of a job well done!
To lessen your monthly water bill and be more eco-friendly, creating a DIY rain barrel water collecting system is a wonderful idea. Let us show you how!
Capture precious runoff in catch basins, barrels, and cisterns
$20 Rainwater Catchment System--No Gutters Required!: I have a big garden set back from the house that is hard to get a hose to. Because it is mulched with woodchips, it retains moisture after rains pretty well, but I can still use some supplemental water during the dry periods of summer. A rain barr…
This DIY tutorial includes everything you need to set up your own leak-proof rain barrel system with easy to use push-fit connectors.
To lessen your monthly water bill and be more eco-friendly, creating a DIY rain barrel water collecting system is a wonderful idea. Let us show you how!
March 2, 2021 - ensure you have enough water in a survival situation is to collect it from your roof. We found an old method our grandparents used to filter rainwater
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Rainwater Harvesting Photo: superdave Harvesting rainwater has become more and more important as we are seeing more contamination of our traditional supply. Which could add to the overload we are already seeing in areas where water is rationed during the summer months. If you chose to go off grid ...
Want to collect rainwater to water your landscape? This post covers the tools, materials, and how-to to DIY a stacked rain barrel system!
Tired of paying high water bills? Have you heard of the ways you can use a rain catcher to lower those bills? You probably also didn't know that 623 gallons of water can be harvested from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof and as far as rain barrels are concerned, a typical 1/2-inch rainfall will fill a 50- to 55-gallon barrel. I'm sharing everything I know about making rainwater collection an efficient way to lower your bills and help the environment.
On today’s podcast, I will discuss everything you need to know about building your very own DIY rainwater catchment system. From why you should build one,
Rain chains are an appealing and practical alternative to traditional downspouts, providing a visually captivating way to transport water from the roof of a building down to a catch basin on the ground or into
Why are people considering rain chains for rainwater collection? Read our guide to selecting and installing a rain chain for your rainwater harvesting system…
If you think a rainwater catchment system might be what you're looking for, whether to maintain independance or to further water conservation, read on. setting up a rainwater catchment system If it is not for financial reasons, why are you installing a water tank? Here are some reasons: To do your part for water…
Using a rain barrel is not only better for your plants, but can conserve water and protect your home against floods. Try these decorative and DIY options.
Educational DIY Rainwater Collection System - All You Need to Know shows a rainwater system I put in this past weekend for catching water.
Build your BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™ - a rain barrel system made from 55-gallon barrels, connected together in a unique design.