Save the rain for a sunny day build a rainwater collection system that’ll store 275 gallons in recycled water containers in a system five times bigger than the typical rain barrel. Reposted with ...

As one of the hottest and driest summers on record constricts outdoor water use, more homeowners and businesses are tapping their own private supplies of rainwater and air-conditioning condensation.

The idea that you can’t just set a barrel under your gutter and collect rain sounds almost rebellious. Water falls from the sky, lands on your roof, and somehow the government wants paperwork involved ...

The Colorado House of Representatives recently approved a bill to lift a statewide ban on rainwater collection, passing almost unanimously, 61-3. This isn’t the first time that the House has voted on ...

With climate change and frequent droughts, more people are collecting rainwater for personal use. While it's an eco-friendly and cost-saving practice, there are important restrictions to consider. In ...

Plain, sloping roofs can collect up to 50 percent more rainwater than flat roofs with gravel. This water is also of higher quality. These are the conclusions of a study conducted by researchers in ...