Step-by-step instructions to create a rain barrel system at home, both with a kit and DIY, plus tips for successful rainwater harvesting.

Rain gardens should always be at least 10 feet away from home foundations to prevent the risk of water damage and to conform with building codes. Don’t forget to include any neighboring ...

The Home You Own How to harvest rainwater — and why you want to. With the right catchment system, you can use rain to water your yard, wash the car and even flush the toilet ...

It's finally quieting down across Acadiana this evening. Lafayette, St. Martin, and Iberia parishes received plenty of ...

To make a rain garden, dig out 2 feet of compacted soil and fill the pit with a porous mix of sand, along with some soil and compost. The pit should be about 6 inches lower than the surrounding yard.

According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood is flooding that begins within six hours, and often in as little as ...

Rain chains go back a long way, and they work really well. Attached to spots where your roof system guides rainwater, they rely on the water’s surface tension to guide the water down the chain ...

Rain gardens are needed now more than ever, Farr says. Since 2003, extreme rainstorms have increased by 30%. “There’s a growing movement of citizens taking on some aspect of climate adaptation ...

'If you spot signs of powdery mildew after heavy rain, pour milk on your roses. As strange as it may sound, milk acts as both ...

Inside, the Desert Rain House again leans heavily on exposed timber to help give its open living areas a cozy, cabin-type feel. The materials used to manufacture the ceiling and flooring for the ...