Top 9 Rain Barrels Projects

1. 1. Installing a Rain Barrel (00:01:22)

   

   Jay helps this homeowner install an eco-friendly rain barrel.

2. 2. Rainbarrel Tips

   Let the experts at DIY Network give you some tips for using a rainbarrel to capture water to use on your vegetable garden and flowers.

3. 3. Eco-Landscaping

   DIY experts turn a pine-straw-covered front yard into an environmentally-friendly landscape.

4. 4. All About Large-Scale Rainwater Collection

   Learn how large-scale rainwater collection tanks work on DIYNetwork.com.

5. 5. Creating a Rain Barrel (01:02)

   

   Here are the DIY Basics on creating a rain barrel.

6. 6. How to Build a Rainwater Diverter and Rain Barrel

   DIY Network has photo step-by-step instructions on how to harvest rainwater by installing a rain barrel.

7. 7. How to Build a Rainbarrel Platform

   

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   Putting your rainbarrel on a platform will give you good water pressure, and you won't have to bend over to get to the water.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 8. How to Create a Rain Barrel

   

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   By positioning rain barrels under downspouts you can collect enough run-off to significantly cut your outdoor watering bill.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate