There are many ways to make your home and garden more sustainable parts of your life, from adding solar panels to generate more of your own electricity to… ...

Rainwater harvesting system diagram with hose roof water runoff, underground piping, filtering, collecting in tank for domestic use. VectorMine / Getty Images ...

Fish present another use for rainwater as you can use it to fill your fish tank. However, just as we can get sick from dirty air, so too can fish have trouble in dirty water.

Even though there hasn't been a consistent amount of rain in Central Texas for the last few months, one local business said many people are turning to them for rainwater collection tanks.

States with Rainwater Collection Restrictions. It is imperative to understand that various states in the U.S. impose restrictions on rainwater collection, impacting your ability to utilize this ...

It seems like the ultimate eco-friendly move: set up a barrel, catch rainwater, and use it to water your garden or clean your car. Simple, sustainable—and totally harmless, right? Not always.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, rainwater collection is regulated by individual states. Some states have restrictions on how water is collected and what it can be used for.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, rainwater collection is regulated by individual states. Some states have restrictions on how water is collected and what it can be used for.