As of May 2025, nearly 99% of Florida is experiencing drought, making this one of the driest years since 2008, according to the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. The signs are obvious: ...

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There are several communities in Massachusetts offering rain barrels at a discounted price to supplement outdoor water needs. Rain barrels capture rainwater from ...

Hardware Hawaii, a leading hardware store in Kapolei, is spotlighting sustainable water-saving solutions with its Rain Barrel water catchment systems. During a recent interview on Living808 with ...

An average rainwater harvesting system costs $3,000. Prices go as low as $130 for a simple 55-gallon plastic rain barrel with a spigot, or up to $17,000 for the cost to install a cistern with a ...

Installing a home rainwater harvesting system can set you back anywhere from $3,000 to $20,000, depending on whether you're wanting just a few barrels or a fully off-grid, filtered supply.

After a series of powerful storms brought large amounts of rain to the West Coast, people online also wondered if individuals could collect and use that water, using home systems like rain barrels.