Installing a rain barrel may seem complex, but it is simple, and you can start collecting rainwater for your garden right away. Learn how to set up a rain barrel step-by-step (on a gutter or downspout) with these DIY instructions. Includes tips for how to elevate it (w/a stand or blocks) for accessing the spigot, controlling overflow with a diverter kit, where to put it, how to use a screen to cover the opening, and ideas for connecting two rain barrels, for a rainwater harvesting system.
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