Several readers asked about rain barrels and wonder if they can be used for drinking water in an emergency. Well, yes and no: Rainwater held in barrels that capture water off the roof of a ...

Carefully designed rain gardens can help funnel water to a designated area and keep it out of basements and storm drains.

Rainwater harvesting is a simple, cost-effective way to store thousands of litres of water every monsoon. A rooftop ...

Site dimension: Make the rain garden about 60% of the drainage area. If amending the area reduce the size to between 20 to 30%. Garden depth: A suggested depth of 4 to 6-inches is typical for clay ...

No one likes cleaning out water spouts. [NeedItMakeIt] wanted to collect rainwater and was interested in using a Coanda filter that those used on hydroelectric plants to separate out debris.

As weather patterns continue to surprise in late summer, with threats of flash flooding in some areas, rain gardens have become a viable solution, especially as stormwater runoff worsens.

Harvesting rainwater is one of the smartest ways of watering your yard. A rain barrel gives you gallons of completely free water, lessening the strain on local resources and your water bill.

Collecting rainwater is good for the environment and your yard. Learn how to install and maintain rain barrels and how to safely use the rainwater you collect.

Construct a simple, inexpensive rainwater shower system heated with an off-grid solar water heater.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Frankly, the name ‘Rain Garden’ is a misnomer for what it is since a ‘Rain Garden’ ...