Californians’ prayers for rain must have worked, with the current month already one of the wettest Decembers on record — and it’s not even over yet. All this precipitation is not only nourishing ...

The idea of using stored rainwater to supplement home irrigation systems has gained greater acceptance in recent years. As our population grows and the demand for clean drinking water increases, the ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Off-grid living has moved far beyond a fringe pursuit. It has come a long way, and in 2025, it is no longer just a dream for ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Dina and Irl Cramer were looking at the little-used pool behind their ...

Every once in a while we come across an idea so fresh and simple it seems incredible that it has not been thought of before. The Rainwaterhog is just such an idea – the H2OG system is a modular ...

Not only on ecologically grounds but also economically it makes sense to collect rainwater for use in the garden and increasingly for `grey water` domestic use. People who take rainwater collection ...

Bill Seavey of Cambria with one of his homemade rainwater catchment systems. The pipe he's holding is connected to the house's rain gutter and swivels so it can fill up any of these 32-gallon garbage ...

From stepwells to johads, here are eight traditional Indian water systems that sustained life for centuries and offer simple, smart solutions for today’s water challenges.