Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

If you live in a townhouse or apartment with a tiny yard, one of those store-bought barrels will probably do the trick. In that case, there’s not much to know – most come with instructions and all the ...

Explore the world of rain tanks and gardens: Daily Acts invites the public for a tour of residential and public sites in East Petaluma to explore how to capture and reuse water – from roofs to roots.

In North America, the vast majority of water tanks are made of plastic or metal. In other parts of the world, ferrocement – a construction technique involving concrete reinforced with metal mesh – is ...

With the Western United States stuck in a 22-year drought, some residents of Tucson, Ariz., have a secret to surviving in the desert. They’re harvesting rainwater. Evaristo Ramirez Barajas is one of ...

Two days of substantial rainfall last week did not eliminate severe drought conditions in Southern California. Much of the runoff made its way to the ocean instead of reservoirs but some San Diego ...

In a country where one season can bring drought and the next delivers flash floods, wasted water isn’t just inefficient, it’s reckless. Australian industries are waking up to the idea that stormwater ...