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 ...

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 ...

There are do-it-yourself instructions available online. Many cities and counties offer cheap rain barrels for sale or host workshops that provide materials and tools and teach you how to make your ...

planting a rain garden or using a rain barrel. The barrels can catch roof runoff to be used at another time, while rain gardens and native plants soak up water flowing across the landscape and ...