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Benefits of keeping a rain barrel by Sam E. Jones The rain barrel. Such a relic from the past, yet so relevant today. A simple implement for catching rainfall and then using what you’ve captured for your own unique purposes. There is an old wives tale that says if you wash your hair in rain w... More> How to build a rain barrel by Trenna Sue Hiler Conservation is an important concept and water is a prize commodity. In many areas water supplies are down and there are areas in drought situations. It is essential to use water wisely. We need to capture all the water we can. Having a rain barrel ... More>
	Storm water run-off: Make a difference one yard at a time by Vera Pappas Storm-water-run-off is a problem in every section of the United States. Some areas, of course, are worse than others. Every time it rains there are massive amounts of chemicals, oils, and heavy metals running off our roof, through our grass and flow... More> How to reduce human water consumption by Jon Coe One way to reduce water consumption, is to harness something that is natural, such as the rain water. Obviously in some parts of the world, this is not possible. Take a fifty gallon drum and position it next to the down spout in your yard. You will ... More>
Poetry: Bottom of the barrel by Marlene Calder At the bottom of the barrell, Was a sight that would assail you. Years of grime, Accumulated over time. Staves that were scarred, Its inside charred. It had greatly been used, And very much abused. Often kicked, And variously nicked. It tells a tale... More> Tips for recuperation and storage of rainwater by L. Woodrow Ross Recovering rain water to use for plants and garden is a good conservation measure. The task may seem daunting, but in fact most anyone can do what is needed to set up a satisfactory system. One of the first considerations must be determining the sco... More>
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