So we're hoping to buy some rain barrels with some of our tax return. I've been pretty excited about the idea of harvesting rainwater to water our garden. I feel green all over.
But have any of you actually PRICED rain barrels? They're not cheap. In fact, I'd venture to say they are pretty darned expensive for the most part. Honestly, I don't know what I was expecting. The cheapest I've seen so far is $89 for a 40gal barrel. That's not too bad, I suppose, but it's ugly. There are plenty of choices out there, though. I just have to decide how much money I want to spend.
Do any of you have any suggestions?
Amy, we have been thinking about the same thing & I don't know how "handy" you guys are (me not so much, but my husband loves to build things, etc, but here's a couple of links where you can make your own.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Make-a-Rain-Barrel-for-Your-Yard-219038259
This one is a little more complicated:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGFDlkJOdaM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKLfVFfVGXA
Hope this helps. There's alot more videos & info out there. I got alot of helpful info from them.
Have a blessed day,
Cindy
Yay! Thanks! My husband wanted us to consider building our own, too. He loves to make stuff!
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