Need Free Water? Build a Rain Barrel

Step 5 Modify the Downspout

Downspouts are easy to modify. Look at one closely, it will be apparent how they fit together. Use the small drill bit to drill out existing rivets if necessary. Some are put together with sheet metal screws. Just be flexible with your tools and mind, and you will be able to build a downspout to direct rainwater into your barrel.

The parts photo shows a flexible plastic downspout that may also work.