Making a rain barrel diy

It feels a little ironic to write about a rain barrel after out area had record rain over the past week.

To Keep Mosquitos out of your rain barrel you'll simply need to either cover it or be sure to have a mesh over. If you have them already follow these steps...

Philip Longo | Gardening Coach on Instagram: "Build a Simple and Affordable DIY Rain Barrel Made with a $20 upcycled food grade drum and a few extra parts, this design is the best. It took me a few iterations of rain barrel design ideas to get here, and now this DIY rain water barrel is easy to assemble, efficient and long lasting. Most designs have you drilling holes all over your rain barrel and purchasing extra pieces and fittings that aren’t required. Food grade drums have special ports…

The purpose of a rain barrel is to capture and store rainwater as it runs off a roof and flows through the gutters on your house, garage, shed, or other structure. Rain barrels are a great way to capture the best type of water you can give your plants and gardens, but how do they work? I’ll tell you what their purpose is, how they work, and how to use a rain barrel, so you’ll know exactly what to expect. Plus I’ll give you plenty of tips, as well as other great uses for the water you…

Struggling with an unsightly rain barrel disrupting your home's curb appeal? Discover these creative AND easy ways to hide your water barrel while maintaining aesthetic harmony in your home.

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Transform an outdoor garbage can into a DIY rain barrel with these easy step-by-step instructions.

Turn an old plastic barrel into a functional and beautiful rain barrel.