To some people, living a "Green" or eco-friendly lifestyle has been something they've been doing their entire lives. Others just see it as a fad that could go away at any second and want no part in it. Whatever your viewpoint is on the subject matter the one thing you can't deny is how many things you can do in your everyday life that will contribute to helping the environment. From recycling to walking instead of driving to installing rain barrels in your backyard, just to name a few, there's no shortage of ways to make a difference when it comes to ensuring the environment's future.

If you aren't really sure what rain barrels are or how to use them you shouldn't worry. Not everybody is familiar with the concept of rain barrels. If you are interested in finding out more then continue reading, as we'll fill you in on what rain barrels are.

Rain barrels, or rainwater tanks, are water tanks that you install in the yard of your home that collects and stores any rainwater. They are usually placed in areas around the home that have a high concentration of rainwater such as underneath the eaves or rain gutters on roofs and sheds. The water that is collected by the rain barrel that is collected from rain or rainwater runoff from gutters and eaves can then be used for other things later on such as watering plants, washing cars, or in washing machines.

More and more families, especially those concerned with the way they've been treating the environment, have been getting on board with the concept of rain barrels and have been using them to support water conservation.

Rain barrels can be found at your local hardware store and are available in a number of different sizes. They are easy to set up, easy to use, easy to maintain and easy to clean. All you have to do is decide how big of a rain barrel you need for your home and install it because they come with detailed installation guides that tell you everything you need to know about installing, using and maintaining rain barrels.

Now that you know everything there is to know about rain barrels and using them, you should start the process of buying one. Check our site frequently as we update it with more articles about saving the environment that will cover a variety of topics such as recycling, how to deal with pollution, and environmentally friendly sewage disposal methods. You can also read the article titled "Water Conservation".


Image of a rain barrel set up beside a property.