Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often means that they end up looking industrial, worn, and overall unappealing most of the time.

During the warmer months, rain barrels capture rain water, reduce runoff, and make our gardens and watering practices more sustainable. But when winter arrives, freezing temperatures can prevent rain ...

Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out. Taking ...