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Rain chains vs rain barrels: which water management system is best – and what happens if you combine them?

Many of us are moving away from traditional downspouts. They clog with leaves and they can be unsightly. Instead, lots of ...
KSAT

Collect rain in barrels, save up to 20% off your water bill

SAN ANTONIO – Amid recent heavy rainfall, residents can tap into a cost-effective method to reduce their water bills by collecting rainwater in barrels for garden use. “This probably saves me maybe ...
KHON2

Rainwater barrel in backyard: Cleaner oceans and cheaper bills

HONOLULU (KHON2) — While a big orange barrel in a backyard may not seem like much at first, it can actually be a great tool to save tons of money on water bills, while also helping the ocean. Malama ...
The Herald-Times

Want to help the Earth and save money? Here are 2 ways you can do both.

Monroe County landowners who want to create better soil, keep food waste out of landfills and reduce erosion on their property have until April 11 to place orders for compost bins and rain barrels — ...