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Best Rain Barrel Options and Alternatives

By |2017-04-06T17:26:07+00:00March 22nd, 2017|Design, for the garden, not a rain barrel, rain harvesting examples, raindom, sustainable design|

Before we dive right into all the options for rain barrels and their alternatives, it's worth asking a couple questions, like Climate wha? Whether you know for sure climate change is a thing or not, extreme weather patterns seem to be getting more severe. Even if that isn’t happening, more human development means more stormwater [...]

The Beautiful, Low Maintenance Landscape

By |2017-05-12T02:41:24+00:00March 16th, 2017|Creative, Design, design ideas, for the garden, raindom, sustainable design|

Beautiful doesn't have to mean high maintenance.Think of the number one goal you have for your outdoor living space. I'm willing to bet at least one of the top 5 is low maintenance. If you're like me, you just don’t have the time to do everything on your ‘to do’ list. Sometimes necessary things like keeping your landscape [...]

A pre-built DIY?

By |2017-02-25T23:30:45+00:00February 25th, 2017|Creative, Design, for the garden, how-to, not a rain barrel, raindom, sustainable design|

"DIY" means different things to different people. I consider myself an avid DIYer (growing up in farm country, I learned basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and welding from my dad), and nowadays you can find out how to do just about anything from one Google search and a Youtube video. However, there are limitations to how [...]

Where is the Water Going?

By |2017-02-25T18:19:33+00:00February 25th, 2017|raindom, sustainable design|

Water shortages? Of course. But hey it's no big deal... We know there is a finite amount of water on this planet, only a small % of which is accessible to us, about 2.5 million trillion gallons according to USGS and 8020.com. But the exact number isn't the point. It's all relative. [...]

Tossed in jail for that third rain barrel?

By |2017-02-16T15:15:55+00:00February 16th, 2017|for the garden, how-to, rain harvesting examples, raindom, sustainable design|

Hey, Way to go, Colorado! First, I have to say that I'm sure there are those with the best of intentions behind the water laws of the west, and that probably even more good intentions went into the "legalizing of rain barrels" in Colorado. Well, sort of. I don't get political, and I'm not trying [...]

Rainwater Calculator

By |2017-02-19T13:49:17+00:00January 23rd, 2016|design ideas, how-to, rain harvesting examples, raindom, sustainable design|

All these products are great, and you know you want to catch rain. But how much do you need? And how much can you even catch? Use this handy dandy calculator to find out, based on your exact roof and local rainfall. Read on, and prepare to become a rainwater calculating expert... Step 1: Find your [...]

300 gallon Cedar Rain Bench DIY

By |2017-02-24T15:02:30+00:00April 18th, 2015|design ideas, for the garden, how-to, not a rain barrel, rain harvesting examples, raindom, sustainable design|

When you realize 55 gallons of water is not nearly enough... It's time to set a new standard in rainwater storage. It's time to save water like you've never done before. 300 gallons of rainwater collection. One beautiful cedar bench. All.  In.  One. Does it cost a small fortune? Not with this handy dandy little DIY kit. [...]

Rain Bench tips & tricks

By |2017-03-08T12:42:31+00:00April 16th, 2015|how-to, raindom|

The instructions are pretty self-explanatory, but here are a few little tips and tricks that we have figured out after building a few of these Rain Bench things... 1.  First, read through the instructions before you start.  I know, I know, they always say that, but it might save you some hassle, that's all I'm saying. [...]

Rainwater to Drinking Water

By |2020-09-14T09:19:14+00:00April 16th, 2015|Design, design ideas, how-to, rain harvesting examples, raindom, sustainable design|

standing in the rain with your mouth open is one way to drink rainwater.  Catching and filtering  it is another... ...first a disclaimer: I am no licensed plumber. He ran for the hills when we tried to hire him, so this is what I figured out on my own. I am not saying this is the [...]

retrofit: Rain Collecting Cap

By |2016-12-12T06:29:44+00:00March 25th, 2015|design ideas, how-to, rain harvesting examples, raindom, sustainable design|

Here is just one way to modify your existing rain bench to make the cap itself collect rainwater and put it inside your bench....  RainBench Retrofit: Collect water that falls on your rain bench, too. *This retrofit is for standard 65 gallon Rain Bench made with 1 DIY kit, 1 sheet of plywood and some 2x2s… [...]

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