Rainwater on the roof usually flows into gutters and downpipes and into stormwater drains to become part of the wastewater system. But rainwater is ideal for watering gardens, flushing toilets and ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting and storing rain for reuse, rather than letting the water run off and be absorbed into the ground or channeled into drains, streams, or rivers. It is ...

Back in the day, as "they" say, it was more common than not for folks to collect their rainwater and use it for a variety of tasks. A barrel at the end of the rainspout could collect enough to water ...