Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one ...

A rain barrel is exactly what it sounds like — it's a large barrel (or container), usually 50-100 gallons, that is placed beneath a downspout to catch and store rainwater that falls from your roof.

The barrels connect to the downspout of a gutter, collecting rainwater that can be used in birdbaths, koi ponds or personal gardens.