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three large blue barrels sitting next to each other

Rain. It is the source of life, yet it often falls on the landscape and washes away. Occasionally, forward looking folks, like off grid

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an old wooden barrel sitting next to a sign that says 100 year - old trick for filtering rainwater

Today we all rely on bottled water and tap water that only a few of us know how to filter rainwater. Learn this survival skill as an essential method for collecting clean water. #rainwater #collectingrainwater #survival #preparedness #gunassociation

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a rain barrel and bucket in the grass with text overlay reading how long is rain water good for plants? companion planting net

Over the last couple of years, collecting rain water has become a highly popular method of watering plants. Rain water harvesting, which refers to both collecting and storing rain water, is an easy, convenient, environment-friendly, and sustainable gardening practice. However, an issue that concerns many homeowners is how long is rain water good for plants. Below, I’ll explore if there are limits to how long you can store rain water before it becomes harmful to plants.

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how to make a diy rain barrel from a trash can with text overlay

What do you think of this idea? *Want to see your project featured? Bloggers and readers can submit their projects HERE. For many more DIY projects and ideas, see our DIY Gallery of ideas here. *Images and project used with permission.

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Just in time for winter, we're here with tips on how to protect your rainwater catchment system from the frosty weather. Read on for three ways to winterize rain barrels! #rainbarrel #rainwaterharvesting #rainbarrels #rainwatercatchment ❄️

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a large black trash can sitting on top of a wooden pallet in the grass

Did you know that with a few simple modifications to a trash can, you can make a really useful rain barrel for cheap? For a budget of only $35, we made an eco-…

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a large white barrel sitting on top of a wooden pallet next to a fence

Using rain barrels can save you literally thousands of gallons of water that you can put to good use in your garden - here’s how!

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two rain barrels with text overlay how to winterize rain barrels in 4 easy steps

Winterizing a rain barrel is essential in cold climates. Learn exactly how to prepare and store a rain barrel for winter, step by step.

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Your rain barrel is designed to keep mosquitoes out, but there is no guarantee that these pesky creatures won’t find a crack in the system. The fail-safe way is to drain all of the water within five days of the rain barrel filling up. This solution not only eliminates standing water, but it ensures that...

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How we DIYed our rain barrels with just a few items from Amazon and a couple tools! With the drought we have experienced here in Texas for years now it's so helpful to be able to collect as much rain...

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