Gutterless Rain Barrel - a "Drain Barrel"

Step 6:

Rake the area under the trough so that you can remove the containers easily. Insert the PVC pipe, and add metal menders if you like to ensure the container's slit stays level with the trough. When it rains, the water will be directed from the trough, into the PVC pipe and then into your container.  When the container is full, lift the PVC pipe out of the mouth of the container, remove the container, and water your plants.  When the container is empty, put it back under the trough and slip the PVC pipe back down into the mouth of the container.  If you like, you can purchase a rain barrel with which to pour the full containers.

Comments

[PaganRaven]

I really love this 'ible! You wouldn't believe how many houses in our area do not have guttering on them. Huzzah for this idea!

[DanCrocker]

Do you have an outflow set up in the event all of the containers fill up with runoff or does it just overflow the trough and run down the sides?