Rain barrels can be a game changer but they can be finicky. ... These barrels look like large planters or vases, so they don't ruin your garden design with a big chunk of plastic.

Design. Rain barrels are similarly barrel-shaped, but some have unique designs to better complement a home’s style or act as a decorative piece while also being functional.

But never whiskey — until we installed our first rain barrel. We chose a used wooden barrel because we liked the look. It fit the character of a house built in 1870 much better than a modern ...

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe ...

Crafted from 100 percent recycled plastic, this rain barrel has a flat-back design for seamless placement against a wall, maximizing space efficiency. The oak texture adds a rustic charm that won ...

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe ...

“Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re willing to pay, yet they don’t know how to connect them to their home properly,” says Kara ...

Also, a rain barrel must include an overflow pipe. This overflow pipe should move water from the barrel to an existing storm drain once it reaches a certain depth (usually a few inches below the top ...

4 Best Rain Barrels From CR's Tests Rainwater harvesting can cut down on your water bill, but it comes with some disadvantages. Plus, there's the issue of those pesky mosquitoes.

If you want a sufficient water pressure from a rain barrel (without using a pump), your barrel’s water level needs to be 23.1 feet above your garden. This distance may seem exaggerated, but the ...