Collecting rainwater can conserve water and save you money. The easiest way to collect water from the sky is to set out a bucket and wait for it to start pouring down, but in order to use the water ...

In a field across from Leoser Pavilion, a demonstration on how to build a rain barrel – and the prospect of getting a free one – drew a crowd Sept. 6. Jeri Fleming works with Grand River Dam Authority ...

The following is an excerpt from DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner by Betsy Matheson (Creative Publishing International, 2011). This handy book is your first step toward participating in ...

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 ...

So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got the ...

SALISBURY — It was day three of Rowan Creek Week, and as the rain fell, a group gathered at West End Community Park to hear a presentation on harvesting rainwater and learn about building rain barrels ...