Rain barrels save money and time, and the benefits to the environment are many
The benefits to having a rain cask are huge . First , body of water in your rain barrel is not dependent to residential area lacrimation restrictions and has no additive like fluoride or iron to get at your flora . secondly , your water bill will be smaller . Third , a rain barrel helps reduce trouble associated with violent storm - water overspill .
In this video , Fine Gardeningsenior editor in chief Danielle Sherry work up a rainwater barrel for under $ 50 using homeowner power tools : a business leader drill with a 15/16 - inch spade bit to cut the hollow for the spigot and a 2 - 1/4 - inch pickle saw to trim back the fix for the overflow outlet , along with a jigsaw to edit a cakehole in the top of the barrel .
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Special thanks to Rebecca Chesin for her guidance and instruction . Read more about her adventures athttp://tylertork.com/diyrainbarrels/construction.html .
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