Approximately 30% of U.S. household water use goes toward outdoor purposes like irrigation or car washing. Cutting back on that usage from your local water system can cut down on local pollution and ...

Gutters play a major role when it comes to managing rain water. Without gutters, rain can run off your roof and onto the ground near your foundation, potentially splattering dirt on your siding or ...

The rain barrel is such a simple solution for so many problems, from controlling moisture around and under homes to easing runoff pollution and providing a source of free water for irrigation. And for ...

Susan Kroll wasn't squeamish about installing a rain barrel. Having lived in Thailand, where huge, impressive rain jars abound as part of an ancient tradition of capturing water from the sky, she ...

Rain barrels can save homeowners tons of money on their water bills. Nick Huebner from Keeney Home Services joins Amy outside to talk about how easy it is to install a rain barrel to your gutters and ...

Knowing how a rain chain works is key to getting the most from this practical yet decorative alternative to a downspout. They are attached to gutters and eaves, and work by channelling rainwater into ...

Harvesting rainwater is an environmentally friendly practice that can cut down on stormwater runoff and help protect a home's foundation by keeping water away. One method is as easy as installing a ...

Our rainwater smells like whiskey. I’ve heard people describe the smell of rain in many ways, most having something to do with “fresh,” “clean” and “sweet.” When our daughters were young and we went ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - San Diego residents have a financial incentive for installing rain barrels on their property. Landscaping can account for more than half the water used at a typical home. City of ...