So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got the ...

The installed rain barrel was painted brown and fitted with a brass spigot for feeding the garden hose. Putting a scrap lattice on its sides isn’t necessary, but does make the setup look more ...

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › In an ideal world, basements wouldn’t flood, but despite best efforts to address ...

Learn here about everything you need for a rain barrel water pressure calculation. Designing a gravity rain barrel pressure pump doesn’t have to be difficult to be functional. One of the most ...

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

Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...