The benefits of rainwater are myriad. It’s a fantastic source of irrigation for your plants and gardens. Its lower limescale content means it’s gentler on water-using appliances like washing machines, ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson installs a rainwater collection system for sustainable outdoor use.

There’s something magical about fall—the crisp air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the smell of rain drifting through the breeze. It’s the season of sweaters, pumpkin-spiced everything, and, ...

Some people are growing vegetables using only rainwater, and many say it’s reducing the need for daily watering while making ...

Amy Tsuneyoshi uses large water totes in her rainwater catchment system at her Aiea home. She also cultivates a variety of succulents and other plants that don’t require much water. Amy Tsuneyoshi ...

RED LION, Pa. — A York County business announced Tuesday it has completed installation of a 55,000-gallon underground rainwater harvesting system that will collect an estimated 1.3 million gallons of ...

With climate change and frequent droughts, more people are collecting rainwater for personal use. While it's an eco-friendly and cost-saving practice, there are important restrictions to consider. In ...

Some Green Country residents now know how to safely collect and re-use their rainwater. The City of Collinsville teamed up with the Grand River Dam Authority for the free workshop on Sunday. People ...

Imagine getting fined for catching rain. Sounds absurd, right? Yet across the United States, particularly in arid Western regions, rainwater harvesting operates in a surprisingly complex legal gray ...

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Even though there hasn’t been a consistent amount of rain in Central Texas for the last few months, one local business said many people are turning to them for rainwater ...