Collecting rainwater can conserve water and save you money. The easiest way to collect water from the sky is to set out a bucket and wait for it to start pouring down, but in order to use the water ...

Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often means that they end up looking industrial, worn, and overall unappealing most of the time.

The following is an excerpt from DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner by Betsy Matheson (Creative Publishing International, 2011). This handy book is your first step toward participating in ...

Emma Stenhouse is a marine scientist, educator, and writer with more than 16 years of experience. She holds an M.S. in Marine Science from the University of Plymouth. Installing a rain barrel system ...