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, ...

As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation. These green ...

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Something quiet is happening in backyards across the country. Homeowners who once ignored their downspouts are now ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marty Baldwin During the warmer months, rain barrels capture rain water, reduce runoff, and make our gardens and watering ...

Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out. Taking ...