What's the best way to set up a rain barrel?

Here is a link to help you out!

http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/how-to-install-rain-barrels/

Hello! Here is some great information about installing and using a rain barreL. Interesting to kniw that some towns may require a permit first so you will want to check that out:

https://www.lowes.com/projects/gardening-and-outdoor/buying-installing-and-using-a-rain-barrel/project

can you post a pic of the rain barrel? Most tend to go under the downspout from your gutter so it collects the water in larger amounts.

If you have a shed or a part of the house with a down spout I would put it there. I added a gutter and down spout to one f my sheds having it go right into the barrel. I also put mine on 2 concrete blocks to raise it up a little. This just helped the water flow better for me. I just had temporary rain barrels and would have to take them in for the winter. One I left out and it froze and cracked.