A rain barrel is a small, aboveground storage tank that collects rainwater from rooftop gutter downspouts, and stores it for use in the garden. When installing a rain barrel, an important ...

2. Detach the rain barrel from the downspout The next step is to disconnect the barrel from the downspout. Not everyone needs to do this. Kat says 'Many downspouts simply empty into a rain barrel ...

Many of us are moving away from traditional downspouts. They clog with leaves and they can be unsightly. Instead, lots of homeowners are embracing rain chains and rain barrels as alternative ...