People have been harvesting rainwater for thousands of years. In the last decade, the practice has emerged as a popular way to cut costs and help the environment. A variety of kits exists on the ...

We’ve discussed collecting and storing rainwater before, but let’s revisit the various aspects involved for the benefit of those interested in getting started in the practice. The setup can be as ...

As Californians grapple with ways to save water in this third consecutive dry year, Jerry Block has taken an extreme path. Last month, the retired medical doctor had four gravity-fed, 5,000-gallon ...

Leslie Henderson stood outside Lazy Magnolia Brewery in Kiln, Mississippi on a rainy day in August 2019. "Every drop that hits the roof is used," she said. As co-founder and manager of the brewery, ...

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 ...

With the price of oil and gasoline skyrocketing, and no end in sight, we’re all becoming painfully aware of just how fragile our resources really are. Demand grows every day, but supplies don’t. The ...

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 ...

As one of the hottest and driest summers on record constricts outdoor water use, more homeowners and businesses are tapping their own private supplies of rainwater and air-conditioning condensation.

Gabriel Saldana / Texas A&M AgriLife An unrelenting Texas summer will be here all too soon, so it's time to save "from" a rainy day to replenish your landscape during hotter, drier months. Hotter ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nothing makes Brad Lancaster happier than a monsoon downpour. The tall 58-year-old jumped like a kid in the puddles on the sidewalk one recent August afternoon after a half inch ...