A good downpour delights the plants in the garden and fills existing collectors in just a few minutes. At the same time, leaves, pollen, or dust enter the water storage with the raindrops. Over time, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cleanliness is also important for collected rainwater. But how often should the rain barrel be cleaned? Photo: Getty Images A good ...

Water was King in the late 1930s and early 1940s on the plains of Colorado. I was taught to never waste a drop. An enamel wash basin sat on the washstand next to the red hand-pump in the kitchen. Two ...