Rain barrels are a thing of the past, or they used to be. They are making a big comeback due to the contribution they make to the local ecology and for water-saving abilities. Rain barrels were used since pioneer times as a water collection system.
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n the past, rain was pristine and could be used for human consumption, but because of pollution and other contaminants, it is not suggested to drink rainwater anymore.
Still, it comes in handy for watering plants, lawns and washing cars. It is worth having a rain barrel especially if you live in a drought prone area.
The traditional way to collect rain in a rain barrel is to connect the downspout from the gutter system to flow into the barrel.
We attached a rain chain to our rain barrel, as you can see in the photo on the left. Continue reading
