Rain water collection diy

Methods And Techniques Of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting

Water is a precious resource that can’t be wasted. Give your garden a drink using rainwater collected with this harnessing system. Easy DIY for a rainy day!

STAND-ALONE RAINWATER COLLECTOR: We are students industrial design and for the past 2 weeks we have been building a rain harvesting system. Our client is a community with a public garden because they don't have a private garden for themselves. The garden is a place where they can c…

Looking for your next garden project? We have the full instructions for a DIY rain barrel out of a heavy-duty trash can.

Low impact development (LID) focuses on ways that we can adapt human-constructed landscapes to manage stormwater and to reduce harmful impacts on natural resources and the environment. There are many different ways to put LID principles into practice. Examples include: Rain gardens Rain barrels Cisterns Native planting Lawn modification Soakage […]

Since the isolation we have come to appreciate the idea that ‘our home is our sanctuary’ and we can do

My house has approximately 2,500 square feet of roof area. The gutters empty through six downspouts. I have been interested in rain harvesting for some time now and this year’s projects have …

Recycled Pallet Rain Barrel Stand: The city we live in is under year round water restrictions, so having a rain water collection system helps keep the garden growing while reducing stress on the city water supply. The city supports water collection by supplying barrels and fittings a…

Last year, my Dad rigged up a 55 gal drum as a rain barrel. I used it all year and loved it. So I convinced him I needed more rain barrels. My poor father, who has 3 herniated discs in his back right now (surgery scheduled for tomorrow), drove 7 hours to come for AJ's birthday and to install my rain barrels. He started by making a cradle for the rain barrels to help support their weight when full. Connects the 3 barrels together using PVC piping Dad checking out his work during a nice…

Build it yourself, save money and water and get the satisfaction of a job well done!