[Dmritard96] built this automated watering system to keep his garden growing while he’s out-of-town. It uses rain barrels, which capture and store rainwater, as a source. These barrels provide ...

And they're not hard to make; you could DIY your own rain barrel with some basic materials ... creating a two-way system to conserve water. In areas with sporadic rain, this hybrid setup can ...

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make sure your rain barrel system is ready for the winter. Drain the water. Open your rain barrel spigot and allow the water to drain away or capture the ...