Larger rain barrels can benefit those who want to use a rainwater system for their home’s water supply; smaller rain barrels can be excellent for supplying water for a garden, indoor plants ...

and empty rain barrels regularly. Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to start around midnight and last through mid-morning Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The sewerage district is urging residents to take shorter showers, save laundry and dishes for another day, and empty rain barrels regularly. The sewerage district serves 1.1 million customers in ...

Most rain barrels are made of all-weather plastic and have a spigot or a water hose connection, along with a screen at the collection point to prevent leaves and other debris from falling inside.

Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out.

Though many craft custom rain barrels, prefabricated ones ready for use are often found in big box stores like Home Depot for about $75. The seemingly mundane devices offer a variety of benefits ...

But quite the contrary — rain barrels were top of mind for hundreds of residents Sunday morning as they looked to put on their environmentally conscious hats and save a couple of bucks along the ...