For The Associated Press (AP) — Robin Blair does what she can to help her plants thrive. She plants them in good soil and keeps the weeds away. She also waters them regularly with rainwater captured ...

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that's ...

Rain barrels are a great way to collect and save rainwater. However, most are unattractive to look at. This DIY takes things ...

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, ...

Many of us are moving away from traditional downspouts. They clog with leaves and they can be unsightly. Instead, lots of ...