Using standard household tools and a basic drum, DIY rain barrel systems can cost as little as $20 to $50. A kit, on the other hand, can cost $150 to $300.

This blue barrel is the most common item converted into a rain barrel. Instructables user, stylnpzzalvr , spent some time creating barrels like these and selling them at farmers' markets for $50.

So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got ...

Collecting rainwater can conserve water and save you money. The easiest way to collect water from the sky is to set out a bucket and wait for it to start pouring down, but in order to use the ...

Reuse rain with DIY rain barrel systems. Now that the rains have arrived, it’s time to consider a rain barrel system to capture those drops for further use.

About 30% of household water consumption is devoted to outdoor use, and a lot of that could be satisfied with rainwater ...

The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, improving upon the previous DIY system. Our rainwater smells like whiskey.

For more information on how to DIY your own rain barrel check out PSU Extension Rain Barrel Guide. If want to purchase a rain barrel, they are $65 and come complete with all the parts needed to ...