When it comes to being environmentally minded person, you may wish to not waste water and reuse the naturally falling rain water. This is where a rain barrel becomes a perfect solution to saving water that you can reuse after it stops raining to water flowers, wash items and more. Some even store it to use to wash their car – why not lower you water bills right? The problem is the “typical” barrel is boring and ugly. Some don’t care but many want to keep their outside appearance having a nice flow and visually appealing items while keeping their environmental efforts in tact.
Manufacturers are Listening
They have come up with many visually appealing options in this niche. From clean urn like designs, to simple black tall flower bed like containers, you have options to integrate into your own yard. Some will even allow you to place flowers on top of it, so it just looks like an option you selected to house your flowers, but it does double duty as a source of water.
Size & Needs
You will choose the size and whether more than one is required based on your demands. Although having more would require more space, beautiful rain barrels allow you to incorporate it into your style. You can build two to balance out your yard, or you can just have one in the front yard and one in the rear. You then have a choice between two entirely distinct barrel styles.
Wide Selection
We have a wide selection of barrels and accessory products to look through that will help you lessen your environmental impact, while keeping a beautiful exterior appearance. Please visit our shop section to see our complete listing of products we are displaying and what are thoughts on how they can fit in your home.
A decorative rain barrel is a great way to add a splash of color and style to your yard or garden, while also helping to conserve water. They are an excellent and economical way to collect all of the valuable water that gets diverted from your roof, which can then be used for watering your plants or washing your car. Not only do rain barrels help save water, they can also save you money on your water bill!
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What are some considerations when selecting a rain barrel?
Top Lid
The first thing to look for in a rain barrel is a lid. You want something that is tight fitting and won’t allow any water to leak out. If you don’t have a lid, then make sure that you get one that has a gasket around the top edge.
Material
A rain barrel should ideally be made of plastic. Plastic is durable and long lasting. It doesn’t rot or crack over time. However, if you live in a place where there is a lot of moisture, then you may need to consider buying a metal rain barrel instead. Metal is much stronger than plastic and will last longer.
Gallons
You want to make sure that you buy a rain barrel that holds at least 55 gallons of water (the typical rain barrel size). Anything less than that is not going to do you any good and not worth installing.
Drainage
When you install your rain barrel, make sure that it drains properly. If it does not drain properly, then you will likely find yourself having to empty your rain barrel frequently.
Rain Barrel Materials
Mesh
With standing water, you want to keep insects and mosquitos away from the water. A mesh is the perfect item to help keep them out and your water clean.
Stand
Having a stand under your barrel is key! When it’s elevated, it allows there to be more pressure to fill your water when you need it.
Overflow Hose
Rain barrels store water, but when full can cause issues. An overflow hose will let extra water escape and away from your house foundation.
Diverter
Getting the water in your barrel is as easy as installing a diverter. It moves the downspout water into the barrel for your later usage.
