Install the spigot to the front of your rain barrel by wrapping a bit of plumbing tape around the thread of the spigot, then screw it into the front of the barrel.

Set the rain barrel on cinder blocks or a wood pallet for easier access to the spigot when it's time to water plants. Decide whether the rain barrel will attach to a downspout.

How to make a rain barrel that will trim your water bill, help your garden thrive and benefit the environment.

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools.

With the right equipment, Vermonters can save water and money in the long-term by collecting this season's downpours. Pre-constructed rain barrels and build-your-own rain barrel workshops are ...