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 ...

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.

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.