Rain Barrels

I'm a member of our local Herb Society, and last year they had a special speaker with the topic on rain barrels. I happened to miss it, but my friend and her husband told me there was a man that was selling them for about $80.  I thought that was a little expensive, so a few months ago I went on YouTube and saw how different people make them. They look pretty easy to make, so I thought I would do it soon. It'll save on our water bill and rain water does wonders to plants.

So last week I went on craigslist and found a number of people that sell those barrels that once contained vinegar or some other non-toxic liquid. I contacted a person, locally, that sells the big blue plastic ones and the metal ones. So I bought two (a plastic one and a metal one) for $45. Now, I just need to buy some metal mesh, a spigot, etc. and look at the tutorial of the few steps to get it done.

Well this morning, it was raining like crazy and my first thought was: "oh!, if I only had that barrel ready, it would have probably filled up, or maybe even half way." But, oh well!...there will be other rainy days. Hopefully I get it done this weekend.

Until then, have a great day!
 
What I saw on the internet.....with the rain tube on top for a gutter...but we don't have gutters, so we'll use a spigot at the bottom.

Our kind neighbor came over to install saw the lid off and attach the spigot. It'll soon replace the large bathtub for a sifted compost container...

 

Now, I'm looking forward to the next rainy day...lol

 

 

 



That's yours truly making sure it works after putting some water in it. And it does....yay!  I'm so excited!!