Rain collection

Educational DIY Rainwater Collection System - All You Need to Know shows a rainwater system I put in this past weekend for catching water.

Capture precious runoff in catch basins, barrels, and cisterns

rainwater collection diagram

We’ve finally gotten a long, soaking rain, here in South Austin! The stock tank hose has been emptying into the upper flower bed for a good 12 hours now, and the lowest zones of my yard have …

Install a rainwater harvesting system in your backyard with this comprehensive guide. Discover essential steps to collect and manage rainwater efficiently while reducing your water bills. This article covers necessary components like gutters, storage tanks, and filtration systems. By capturing rainwater, you can water your garden, wash your car, and use it for household chores. This eco-friendly approach not only conserves water but also promotes sustainability in your home. Get tips for…

Capture rainwater from your roof and use it in your garden with these unique DIY rain barrel ideas, ranging from simple to complex.

Essentially, my garden is annoyingly far away from larger sources of water (although I have and do use the hose from the house in the heat of the summer and I do have two IBC totes about 50 yards away connected to the outdoor shed) but I had these smaller rain barrels that could never be adequately filled due to lack of a roof to funnel the free rain water into them. Pinterest at the time didn’t have any good designs so this is what I finagled together. Basically it is a butterfly roof…

Collecting rainwater for drinking purposes may seem simple enough, but there are many ways it can go wrong – some of which can be dangerous.

Over the last couple of years, collecting rain water has become a highly popular method of watering plants. Rain water harvesting, which refers to both collecting and storing rain water, is an easy, convenient, environment-friendly, and sustainable gardening practice. However, an issue that concerns many homeowners is how long is rain water good for plants. Below, I’ll explore if there are limits to how long you can store rain water before it becomes harmful to plants.

Houses with no gutters can experience issues such as basement water damage, stains on exterior siding, and foundation deterioration.