Our rainwater smells like whiskey. I’ve heard people describe the smell of rain in many ways, most having something to do with “fresh,” “clean” and “sweet.” When our daughters were young and we went ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Barrels designed specifically for rain collection can be somewhat pricey, often retailing for more than $100. They can also be kind of bulky ...

A program that allowed for 200 rain barrels to be distributed to Roseville residents is being expanded into Eastpointe, Macomb County Public Works Director Candice Miller announced recently.

A rain-barrel kit will be offered free to Roseville households starting next month under a pilot project between the city and the Macomb County Public Works Office to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows ...

THOMASVILLE — Thomasville residents will soon have an opportunity to learn how to turn rain into gain through a pair of free, hands-on Rain Barrel Workshops hosted by the City of Thomasville. The ...

Next time a storm is brewing in Roseville, residents will be ready to catch it. In September, 200 rain barrel kits will be given out to Roseville residents for free as a part of a pilot project to ...

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, ...