Tue, Jul 22 2008

Building & Installing a Rain Barrel

by Peggy Rowland | 2 Comments | Share a Tip

If you can get past the guy in the intro with the unnaturally tall mustache, then you’ll learn how to build a rain barrel from a food barrel. The video also goes into installation and maintenance tips, as well as some interesting facts. It’s 4:57 from HGTV.

If you’d prefer written directions, go to HGTV’s Rain Barrels project.

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By SJE

I like this YouTube Video b/c it really explains the difference in the designs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ndwzVu8Pw

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By Elegant rain barrels

I didn’t know watering a garden uses so much water. An average size garden can drink up to 200 litres or 52 gallons, every watering! That’s why rain barrels are such a great product and an environmentally friendly way to make a positive impact.

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