The design of this rain barrel begins as you would expect, with a 55-gallon rain barrel collecting water from [Kent]’s gutters. At the bottom of this barrel is a bunghole, and from that ...

A rain barrel is a great way to reduce water use while still having plenty of water for flower beds and the garden. For this project, either a 55 gallon barrel or a large garbage can with a lid ...

These teardrop-shaped barrels, or "rainwater urns" come ... "My granny had 55 gallon drums to catch rain water out of her gutters. She told me that her flowers preferred rain water," he wrote ...

A family of four would need eight Aqua-Tainers to store a minimum two-week supply of water. An alternative option is to purchase a 55-gallon drum. We like this one from Augason Farms, (but, ...

A 1/8 HP internal pump providing pressure of 10 pounds per square inch can empty a 55-gallon rain barrel and soaker hoses need about 8 to 10 pounds per square inch. Additionally, for every 2 feet of ...

When installing a rain barrel, an important consideration is which downspout is being used to collect the rain water. Different downspouts drain different rooftop areas, and depending on regional ...

Earlier [Quint] had built a water collecting system using his gutters ... Using the turbine he had created for that system, he put a 55-gallon drum on top of his roof with the help of some ...

Back in October 1988, Ron Joseph recalls his first experience during Maine’s six-day moose hunt as a regional wildlife ...

Barrels of life-saving water that a human rights group had strategically ... capital letters and standing about waist-high, the 55-gallon (208-liter), blue drums stand out against the scrub ...

Through this annual creative community initiative, local artists transform 55-gallon recycled food ... these decorated barrels help save water, alleviate flooding, and reduce stormwater pollution.

A local Boy Scout troop is seeking the community's help to replace a stolen trailer. Troop 221, based out of United Presbyterian Church in Superior, is holding a GoFundMe campaign to raise $8,000. The ...

A mixing technology provider launched a new fitting that reduces contamination risks and enhances versatility across ...