How Do You Make A Rain Barrel From A Blue Plastic Drum?
Making a rain barrel is an effective way to collect run-off water for use in gardening, cleaning or other projects. Water can be collected from a roof, and the barrel will generally fill quickly even with a light rain. A rain barrel is a simple project that can be put to use as soon as it is finished. Clean your barrel out with a mixture of bleach and water. Mix 1/8 cup of bleach with five gallons of water and rinse your barrel out well to remove any chemicals or debris. Place the barrel at one corner of your house next to a downspout so that it can catch run-off rainwater. Drill a hole for your hose spigot near the bottom of the barrel. Drill a 15/16″ hole for a 3/4″ hose spigot. The spigot will allow you to remove water from your barrel as you need it. Screw the spigot onto the barrel or secure it according to the directions on your spigot. Place the cinder blocks in an overlapping pattern or cement them together to make a level platform for your rain barrel. Attach a downspout to th
