Rain provides us with the purest form of water. However, most of us do not make use of this water, except from the rare soaking in the monsoons. In today’s world of high consumption levels, it is a very good idea to save rainwater and use it later, for numerous purposes. Rain barrel, also known as rainwater tank, is one of the perfect ways to collect and store rainwater. Not only is it very useful, but can also be made at home, quickly and easily. Do you want to get some tips for homemade rain barrel? If your answer is yes, read on further and get complete instructions for making rain barrel.
How to Make a Rain Barrel
Things Needed
- A plastic storage drum (40-55 gallon)
- Window Screening
- 4- to 18-inch pieces of 1 x 1 lumber
- Drill
- Screws
- Staple Gun
- Scissors/ Razor Knife
Instructions
- First of all, you need to go to the market and buy a plastic storage drum, of 40-55 gallons.
- Remove the lid and set aside.
- You need to build a screen frame for your rain barrel.
- Attach the 1 x 1 lumbers together, in a way that they make a square shape.
- Lay out the square. Making use of the drill, and a screw for each corner, attach the lumbers together.
- Place the frame, which you have made with lumbers, over the window screen material.
- Now, pull up the sides and making use of the staple gun, staple the screen onto the frame.
- Take scissors or a razor knife and trim off any excess material.
- Place this frame over the opening of the drum. This will ensure that leaves and other debris do not fall in the water.
- Finally, place the rain barrel under a downspout of your house guttering system.
- Let the water collect in the barrel. You can use it later on.
