The rain barrel auction is back this year and dozens of beautifully painted rain barrels are now on display at the Cincinnati Zoo.The Rain Barrel Art Project is now in its ninth year. It was created ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- It's time for Illinois students to showcase their artistic skills. The state's Department of Transportation has launched its 2012 Rain Barrel Design Competition for the third ...

NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, ...

In New Orleans, it's advisable to keep an umbrella handy. Whether it's in the form of dreary sprinkles or a thunderstorm, rain is inevitable in this humid subtropical climate. Rain catchment systems, ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Botanic Garden produced this 9-minute online video, “Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In,” that highlights green techniques ...

The Rain Barrel Auction is back this year and dozens of beautifully painted rain barrels are now on display at the Cincinnati Zoo.The Rain Barrel Art Project is now in its eighth year. It was created ...