However, it isn't clear which is best for your yard. Rain chains look good, but they can't always handle a lot of water, and ...

A 17th-century Japanese invention is making a quiet comeback, this time on Indian rooftops. Rain chains aren’t just beautiful ...

As rain follows the path of the chain, you can collect it in a rain barrel, irrigate nearby flower beds, or just divert water away from the house and into soil to prevent flooding. Sign up to get ...

A rain barrel is a small, aboveground storage tank that collects rainwater from rooftop gutter downspouts, and stores it for use in the garden. When installing a rain barrel, an important ...

If you’ve got a rain chain, you can use this to direct water into a rain barrel. Here are some pros and cons to rain chains . Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.

Rain chains can make a garden more efficient and more attractive. ... If you do decide to channel your chain into a water feature or barrel, ...

If algae start growing in your rain barrel, empty out the water and scrub out the inside of the barrel with a mix of 3/4 bleach to 1 gallon of water. Rinse it out very well and dump the bleach ...

Fred Oleson, a rain barrel coordinator for the Master Watershed Steward Program has had a rain barrel for 10 years. From his own experience, he can attest to how beneficial it is.

Before using any new water barrel, rinse it out with bleach water as above, making sure any plastic bits are flushed out. To keep stored water potable for up to a year, add 4-1/2 teaspoons of ...

Hardware Hawaii, a leading hardware store in Kapolei, is spotlighting sustainable water-saving solutions with its Rain Barrel water catchment systems. During a recent interview on Living808 with Jo… ...

Aquarion Water Company is rolling out upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of ongoing water conservation efforts as much of the state is facing moderate drought conditions. Connecticut’s la… ...