Rain barrel weatherization tip
It is wonderful to see more and more homeowners using rain water collection systems (also known as rain barrels) to collect and utilize rainwater for their lawn and garden irrigation needs. Some homeowners even wash their vehicles with collected water. The home rain barrel typically collects rain water running down from the homes roof, into the gutters, down the downspouts and into the rain barrel.
See full article and tips here http://blog.homespothq.com/2012/11/rain-barrel-winterization-tips/
See full article and tips here http://blog.homespothq.com/2012/11/rain-barrel-winterization-tips/
Rain barrel
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This was my first year with a rain barrel. I felt very "mother earth" with that and my compost bin. I need to paint the barrel a dark color next year, however, because of the algae. The only thing I didn't like about it was the flow of the water took forever to fill up my watering can. I do have it up on a block, I just think the faucet that was installed doesn't have a large enough opening.
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