Rain Barrel

Sheila
by Sheila
A barrel I turned into a rain barrel to match my house.
My husband brought me a couple of these barrels home from where he works. I washed them out really well and using a rain barrel kit I drilled all the holes using the hole.
I recommend using an electric drill though. The battery operated one was not strong enough to drill the holes so I purchased an electric one and it made a big difference.
Got it all connected with the hose and leveled out.
It was full after the first rain we had after setting it up.
All I have to do is pull the hose out of the downspout when it gets full. Now I'm ready to start on the next one for the back yard.
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  • Valerie Valerie on Feb 07, 2016
    A quick question - I assume you spray painted the rain water barrel. How has it held up? Also, it looks as if you decorated it using stickers. If so, how have they survived?
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  • Cheryl Cheryl on Sep 09, 2014
    My barrel is not anchored. Also I have a fenced in yard. If a child were to fall in he/she would have to be over 5 ft. tall. as the barrel is almost 4 ft tall and has yet to be completely full. Also they would have no business in my yard. I have no children so the netting is perfectly ok. Also it does not just catch rain water but the water drip from the AC in my window.
  • Valerie Valerie on Aug 09, 2015
    This is so great - you have inspired me to do something with my barrels!
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