PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Still, for many communities around the world, and even some here in the U.S., water is in short supply. That's why there's ...

For newer gardeners, cool, gray maritime summers can tempt a person to skimp on watering. Surely it’s about to rain, right? Sadly, summer rain is often drizzle, enough to dampen the dust but rarely ...

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, ...

Parts of northern Connecticut are experiencing a severe drought and the moderate drought conditions keep expanding across the state. So if you haven’t started to do so already, now is the time to ...

Rain barrels are the perfect way to reuse rainwater. They provide a reliable source of water in droughts and reduce the ...

Across Britain, taps run pricier and summers run drier. Gardeners are quietly turning to older habits with surprising results ...

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that's ...

With the right equipment, Vermonters can save water and money in the long-term by collecting this season's downpours. Pre-constructed rain barrels and build-your-own rain barrel workshops are offered ...

Newton’s Department of Public Works has offered a discount for residents to purchase rain barrels to cut down on water costs and prevent rainwater runoff that can be harmful to the environment.

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — This summer, Connecticut has seen above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall. The combination has the Regional Water Authority asking people to voluntarily cut down ...

For years now, Coloradans have been fighting over the seemingly innocuous rain barrel. Environmentally conscious and thrifty residents say they should have the right to catch as much rain as they ...