The installed rain barrel was painted brown and fitted with a brass spigot for feeding the garden hose. Putting a scrap lattice on its sides isn’t necessary, but does make the setup look more ...

Emma Stenhouse is a marine scientist, educator, and writer with more than 16 years of experience. She holds an M.S. in Marine Science from the University of Plymouth. Installing a rain barrel system ...

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 ...

It’s fall. Have you hugged your hugel today? In these years of drought, rainwater catchment makes more sense than ever. Rain costs nothing and is free of hard minerals and chlorine. Plants love it.

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 ...

Help stop wasted feed from chicken feeder (PVC type) with this diy easy and cheap catcher made out of a funnel and washing liquid bottle. This device stops the feed from going onto the ground and ...

Minor flooding from stormwater can erode soil and weaken structural foundations. This eco-friendly solution absorbs the excess water, preventing such issues.

Our region certainly earns its tongue-in-cheek moniker, the Pacific North wet , at this time of year. We have ample moisture for the taking and yet most of us let it literally wash down the drain.