Home Conservation

Plan a 200-gallon rain barrel with a stable base, roof-yield estimate, and overflow. Choose a rain barrel filter for non-potable uses and learn how rain barrels affect weight, catchment, and upkeep.

Rainwater barrels capture roof runoff for gardens. Learn to size a container, add a screened inlet, overflow, stable base, and low-pressure outlet, then place and drain it safely—not for drinking.