http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:56:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Install-a-Window-into-a-Tank/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/JS6W/H0OIV24G/FVTJS6WH0OIV24G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/JS6W/H0OIV24G/FVTJS6WH0OIV24G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/JS6W/H0OIV24G/FVTJS6WH0OIV24G.SMALL.jpg web4deb I needed to install 2 windows into a stock tank for my fish.  This video details the steps needed.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:48:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrel-Enhancement/
Rain Barrel Enhancement - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/6M5M/H0OIZ11H/FIP6M5MH0OIZ11H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/6M5M/H0OIZ11H/FIP6M5MH0OIZ11H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/6M5M/H0OIZ11H/FIP6M5MH0OIZ11H.SMALL.jpg tmort Rain barrels are a way to collect rainwater runoff from roofs and reduce environmental problems associated with stormwater runoff.  They are pretty easy to build, but, they look like what they are, polyethylene drums.  There are commercially available rain barrels, but, they are expensive and don't ...
By: tmort

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:53:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WATER-PURIFICATION-SYSTEM-cheap-and-effective/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/8YTA/GZPZMKD9/FCD8YTAGZPZMKD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/8YTA/GZPZMKD9/FCD8YTAGZPZMKD9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/8YTA/GZPZMKD9/FCD8YTAGZPZMKD9.SMALL.jpg aworkofbart SO YOU HAVE an emergency supply of water, but you're not sure how pure it is.  Here is an excellent, cheap setup you can easily DIY for purifying LOTS of water.  It's based on the Berkey ceramic water element filtration system that's been around for a long time.  LOOK ON AMAZON FOR "DOULTON" FILTERS...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:37:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Rain-Barrel/
Backyard Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/WOCB/GT5JYFI8/FSRWOCBGT5JYFI8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/WOCB/GT5JYFI8/FSRWOCBGT5JYFI8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/WOCB/GT5JYFI8/FSRWOCBGT5JYFI8.SMALL.jpg falling_stone Acquiring or creating a rain barrel is a really great way to capture water for your garden project. I really enjoy and prefer watering my garden with rain water over city water. You should probably check your local ordinances before endeavoring on this project because not everyone in the world is so...
By: falling_stone

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:21:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Water-Collection/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/A3KS/GS3BE5S8/FH1A3KSGS3BE5S8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/A3KS/GS3BE5S8/FH1A3KSGS3BE5S8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/A3KS/GS3BE5S8/FH1A3KSGS3BE5S8.SMALL.jpg josh
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 13:28:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coil-Pump-V20-testing-rig/
Coil Pump V2.0 - testing rig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/C94L/GS3BBMN0/F00C94LGS3BBMN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/C94L/GS3BBMN0/F00C94LGS3BBMN0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/C94L/GS3BBMN0/F00C94LGS3BBMN0.SMALL.jpg Azizas Place, Cambodia This Instructable is a guide to constructing and operating a simple coil pump. Sousdey from Cambodia, and welcome to our project! Following our first Instructable, How to make a very simple hand-operated water pump using components easily found around most properties, we have developed our project...
By: Azizas Place, Cambodia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 09:29:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rustic-Rain-Barrel/
Rustic Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/5NOQ/GRTHM52S/FYT5NOQGRTHM52S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/5NOQ/GRTHM52S/FYT5NOQGRTHM52S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/5NOQ/GRTHM52S/FYT5NOQGRTHM52S.SMALL.jpg brassmnkys After I finished my picnic table, I felt like there was just something missing.  After some casual conversation with the family, my dad thought it'd be nice to have some kind of rain barrel to collect all the rain water from our new back patio.  So I took to my favorite online DIY instruction manual...
By: brassmnkys

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:18:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrel-Lawn-Sprinkler/
Rain Barrel Lawn Sprinkler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/62QS/GQYG6HPB/F2B62QSGQYG6HPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/62QS/GQYG6HPB/F2B62QSGQYG6HPB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/62QS/GQYG6HPB/F2B62QSGQYG6HPB.SMALL.jpg nbonine So, you live in a townhouse with a small front lawn. It never seems to get the water it needs to "keep up with the Jones who are retired and have a perfect lawn". And you have an erosion problem because your gutters collect water from all the roofs around you. Well, that is what drove me to this pro...
By: nbonine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Aug 2011 17:23:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Condensation-Reclimation-Rain-Barrel/
Condensation Reclimation Rain Barrel. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/UHAF/GOHMB5OZ/FGEUHAFGOHMB5OZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/UHAF/GOHMB5OZ/FGEUHAFGOHMB5OZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/UHAF/GOHMB5OZ/FGEUHAFGOHMB5OZ.SMALL.jpg Beergnome Greetings everyone! After a long time lurking, this is my first Instructable, so be nice as I try to figure this out! :) Okay, the Idea here is that I live in a older house that Was retrofitted to central air conditioning. The air handling unit of that AC was installed in the attic of the house. ...
By: Beergnome

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 22:56:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrel-and-Diverter/
Rain Barrel and Diverter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/29PB/GNSA50AU/F6Q29PBGNSA50AU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/29PB/GNSA50AU/F6Q29PBGNSA50AU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/29PB/GNSA50AU/F6Q29PBGNSA50AU.SMALL.jpg thelers After acquiring a couple of food-grade chemical barrels for free, I wanted to create a rain barrel with a diverter. However, all of the diverters, either commercial or made were not exactly what I wanted.  The diverter that I describe here was almost entirely inspired by the instructable posted by t...
By: thelers

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 22:32:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wrench-Wrack/
Wrench-(W)rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/1VBC/GJHVCRZO/FVJ1VBCGJHVCRZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/1VBC/GJHVCRZO/FVJ1VBCGJHVCRZO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/1VBC/GJHVCRZO/FVJ1VBCGJHVCRZO.SMALL.jpg The Incredible IT Maker The mother of invention, is necesity. True true true. this was born after i needed a spread of wrenches, but didnt want to blow 40 bucks on a pre built system of doing it. super simple and super cheap. have fun :) What you NEED like i said in the intro, simple. all you need in my case, ( 9 sta...
By: The Incredible IT Maker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:40:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-rain-barrel-1/
The best RAIN BARREL for less than $15, and where to find a barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/XEC6/GJ285TH9/FTTXEC6GJ285TH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/XEC6/GJ285TH9/FTTXEC6GJ285TH9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/XEC6/GJ285TH9/FTTXEC6GJ285TH9.SMALL.jpg stylnpzzalvr I have researched many rain barrel plans out there and I believe that mine is one of the most adaptable, effective, simple to make, and cheapest out there. After you have found a barrel, the rest of the parts and tools can be found at most hardware stores. Let me know if you have any ideas for impro...
By: stylnpzzalvr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:02:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainwater-diverter-using-off-the-shelf-parts/
Rainwater diverter using off-the-shelf parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/0I3E/GICYB7OL/FWP0I3EGICYB7OL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/0I3E/GICYB7OL/FWP0I3EGICYB7OL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/0I3E/GICYB7OL/FWP0I3EGICYB7OL.SMALL.jpg finton Rainwater diverters can be bought ready-made and I have one myself. However, $NZ80 is a lot more than one needs to pay. This Instructible will show you how I made my own for 2/3 the price. The idea itself came from a seminar at the local Sustainable Living Centre here in West Auckland, New Zealand, ...
By: finton

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:56:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Rain-Barrels-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/X3PT/GCZZP2XH/F61X3PTGCZZP2XH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/X3PT/GCZZP2XH/F61X3PTGCZZP2XH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/X3PT/GCZZP2XH/F61X3PTGCZZP2XH.SMALL.jpg zazenergy There are endless reasons for gardening and people in almost every setting are planting all manor of growing things. With water being as precious a commodity as it is these days and global citizens becoming more and more conservation minded we are seeing ever increasing amounts of green projects lik...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:55:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Roughneck-Rain-Barrel/
Roughneck Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/7UYR/G9BWXQ4V/FQD7UYRG9BWXQ4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/7UYR/G9BWXQ4V/FQD7UYRG9BWXQ4V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/7UYR/G9BWXQ4V/FQD7UYRG9BWXQ4V.SMALL.jpg DonnieDillon This afternoon I went to the hardware store, spent $38.22, and came out with everything I needed to make a Roughneck Rain Barrel. My plan is to use the water I harvest from my roof to water my plants and my chickens, wash the car, and fill up my squirt guns. It was fun and easy and took less than 2 ...
By: DonnieDillon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 18:10:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Elevated-Dual-Barrel-Rainwater-Collection-System/
Elevated Dual Barrel Rainwater Collection System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/W4U6/G8QJDXBG/FQMW4U6G8QJDXBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/W4U6/G8QJDXBG/FQMW4U6G8QJDXBG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/W4U6/G8QJDXBG/FQMW4U6G8QJDXBG.SMALL.jpg J-Po   Acquire the barrels I shopped Craigslist and got lucky - found a guy that lived close to me who liberated them from his workplace - $15 each. One had peaches the other apricots - my yard has a new aroma.  Barrel Orientation Since these were "closed lid" barrels I decided to go with an upside...
By: J-Po

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 May 2010 15:52:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tandem-Rain-Barrels/
Tandem Rain Barrels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/RVCM/G8LWOC52/FMFRVCMG8LWOC52.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/RVCM/G8LWOC52/FMFRVCMG8LWOC52.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/RVCM/G8LWOC52/FMFRVCMG8LWOC52.SMALL.jpg rhackenb The purpose of this tutorial is to demonstrate how you can have two rain barrels where the first rain barrel overflows into the second one once it is nearly full.  This is a simple design that I was able implement in 30 minutes once I had purchased the materials.  There are many more elegant solutio...
By: rhackenb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:43:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Rain-Barrel-Water-Catchment-System-/
How to Make a Rain Barrel Water Catchment System (Better) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4L8O/G7YG3J6Z/FYT4L8OG7YG3J6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4L8O/G7YG3J6Z/FYT4L8OG7YG3J6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/4L8O/G7YG3J6Z/FYT4L8OG7YG3J6Z.SMALL.jpg PhoebeCheryllanne  For a permaculture class at our school, Maharishi University of Management, we decided as a team to build a rainwater catchment system. As it turned out, the university Sustainable Living department was already equipped with such a system, but upon our inspection, we discovered it was faulty or in ...
By: PhoebeCheryllanne

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:07:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drain-Barrel/
Gutterless Rain Barrel - a "Drain Barrel" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/OMG6/G7DYXQYA/FJVOMG6G7DYXQYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/OMG6/G7DYXQYA/FJVOMG6G7DYXQYA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/OMG6/G7DYXQYA/FJVOMG6G7DYXQYA.SMALL.jpg meralgia I wanted to share instructions on how to build a "drain barrel" for those of you who may not have gutters on your house.  This project is most useful for those of us who have a clearly-defined gouge in our wood chips where the water pours off the roof. Purchase three cedar decking boards and scr...
By: meralgia

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:19:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Volume-Rain-Barrel/
High Volume Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/70FH/FWX11LGS/FYZ70FHFWX11LGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/70FH/FWX11LGS/FYZ70FHFWX11LGS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/70FH/FWX11LGS/FYZ70FHFWX11LGS.SMALL.jpg thebigbarn My wife and I purchased an esthetically pleasing rain barrel for the front yard. After experiencing the benefits there I began looking to build my own system for the backyard for the garden, the landscape, and for play. As I reviewed many online plans and products, I found a number of good ideas. ...
By: thebigbarn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:09:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Collect-rain-water-with-a-wine-barrel/
Collect rain water with a wine barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/9DNT/FWX11M0H/F8A9DNTFWX11M0H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/9DNT/FWX11M0H/F8A9DNTFWX11M0H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/9DNT/FWX11M0H/F8A9DNTFWX11M0H.SMALL.jpg chouf I think I read all instructables on this site about collecting rain water.Finally I've decided to build my own one with a wine barrel because I didn't want to destroy the look of my future-to-be terrace. I always found rain water collectors super ugly. It's usually an old plastic tank or barrel; han...
By: chouf

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:10:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrels-1/
Rain Barrels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/FJPH/FWYHRVGC/FVIFJPHFWYHRVGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/FJPH/FWYHRVGC/FVIFJPHFWYHRVGC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/FJPH/FWYHRVGC/FVIFJPHFWYHRVGC.SMALL.jpg runnoutt Making rain barrel systems was a blast. A few mistakes down the way, but all in all it came out to be a great addition to my yard. Took all the idea's I liked from other sites and combined them to make my own. Tools - Parts This would have been a cheap project If I had all the right tools to beg...
By: runnoutt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:02:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-water-collector-water-tower-w-automatic-over/
Rain water collector water tower w/ automatic overflow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/5QMD/FWI9V01M/F2N5QMDFWI9V01M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/5QMD/FWI9V01M/F2N5QMDFWI9V01M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/5QMD/FWI9V01M/F2N5QMDFWI9V01M.SMALL.jpg neffk There are a lot of great designs for systems that collect rain water from residential property that's equipped with gutters. The trouble is that every situation calls for something different. So I'm posting some photos of my rain-water collector to add to the body of examples on the interweb.This ...
By: neffk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:08:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multiple-Rain-Barrels/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/HFND/FUVSGSSI/F7CHFNDFUVSGSSI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/HFND/FUVSGSSI/F7CHFNDFUVSGSSI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/HFND/FUVSGSSI/F7CHFNDFUVSGSSI.SMALL.jpg Bardouv NC has mega droughts, and even though it is beginning to look better, I can't help but fear the worst. So I calmed my fears by making this collection of rain barrels. Well actually, my dad did everything, but it looks cool and works great so I don't feel bad. It's a bunch of barrels connected with p...
By: Bardouv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 09:55:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Refitting-a-Great-American-rain-barrel-with-a-new-/
Refitting a Great American rain barrel with a new heavy duty spigot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/J2FH/FV15TFKC/FN1J2FHFV15TFKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/J2FH/FV15TFKC/FN1J2FHFV15TFKC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/J2FH/FV15TFKC/FN1J2FHFV15TFKC.SMALL.jpg DaveTheC I purchased a rain barrel from the city. It is the usual recycled food barrel painted and fitted to be a rain barrel from Great American Rain Barrel Co. The spigot is a small flimsy device that looks like the spigot from a 40 cup coffee maker fitted with a garden hose thread. It does not flow well, ...
By: DaveTheC

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 09:28:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-Easy-Rain-Barrel/
(Another) Easy Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/908H/FU6M0895/FCA908HFU6M0895.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/908H/FU6M0895/FCA908HFU6M0895.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/908H/FU6M0895/FCA908HFU6M0895.SMALL.jpg Sunkicked Everyone knows there are a lot of different rain barrel designs on this site. To be honest, most of them are much better thought out and effective than the design I'm about to talk to you about. However, my design has two small yet powerful advantages: It's stupidly simply, and exceptionally cheap. ...
By: Sunkicked

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 10:03:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-Solar-Powered-Water-Barrel/
Green Solar Powered Water Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/OYKZ/FUI0UCVQ/FXAOYKZFUI0UCVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/OYKZ/FUI0UCVQ/FXAOYKZFUI0UCVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/OYKZ/FUI0UCVQ/FXAOYKZFUI0UCVQ.SMALL.jpg damoelld A Green way of using rainwater with the convenience of city water. The attached solar regenerated pump enables you to water plants with pressure, even when the water in the barrels falls low enough that it barely passes the level of the faucet. The sun-warmed water also aids in the growing of plants...
By: damoelld

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 May 2009 20:09:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainwater-collection-amp-distribution-system/
Rainwater collection & distribution system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/FFRL/FU6LTFWR/FWKFFRLFU6LTFWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/FFRL/FU6LTFWR/FWKFFRLFU6LTFWR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/FFRL/FU6LTFWR/FWKFFRLFU6LTFWR.SMALL.jpg mark11photography This is a custom system I designed to collect the rainwater coming off my roof and have both the ability to store the water and distribute it without attaching any temporary piping. My apologies in advance that I don't have pictures showing the step by step construction - I only discovered this site...
By: mark11photography

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 May 2009 19:44:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Chain-At-Roof-Gutter/
Rain Chain At Roof Gutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/OT37/FSUUXCDW/FR8OT37FSUUXCDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/OT37/FSUUXCDW/FR8OT37FSUUXCDW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/OT37/FSUUXCDW/FR8OT37FSUUXCDW.SMALL.jpg tony33770 This is a simple chain used for downspout rather than conventional 5" downspout. Did not want to see heavy spout. Revision: See next step to raise chain into gutter. Cut in drop into existing gutter Drop will permit wire hanger for chain. Revision: Raise chain into gutter for better water action...
By: tony33770

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:39:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Rain-Barrel/
Easy Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/FDY6/FSSIKM0P/FRXFDY6FSSIKM0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/FDY6/FSSIKM0P/FRXFDY6FSSIKM0P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/FDY6/FSSIKM0P/FRXFDY6FSSIKM0P.SMALL.jpg cromdaddy Do you have an extra 55 gallon barrel sitting in the basement? Maybe it's time to start conserving water by making a rain barrel to use to water your garden! This is an inexpensive way to conserve water and provide a clean source of water for your yard/garden.There are lots of ways to convert you...
By: cromdaddy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:59:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Rain-Barrel/
How to Build a Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/HE00/FR7EUVTA/F2QHE00FR7EUVTA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/HE00/FR7EUVTA/F2QHE00FR7EUVTA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/HE00/FR7EUVTA/F2QHE00FR7EUVTA.SMALL.jpg AtlantaRainBarrels I love my rain barrels. I have 4 barrels setup around the house. After many changes, I settled on this rain barrel design. It is well designed and very useful. There are many questionable designs out there. Learn from my mistakes and build your own rain barrel. Parts and Tools Here are the p...
By: AtlantaRainBarrels

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:33:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrel-Project/
Rain Barrel Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/9DSW/FJ0AFXA6/FZ39DSWFJ0AFXA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/9DSW/FJ0AFXA6/FZ39DSWFJ0AFXA6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/9DSW/FJ0AFXA6/FZ39DSWFJ0AFXA6.SMALL.jpg oddie1212 This Instructable will be an overview of how to setup your own rain barrels. This may not show 100% step by step since I've found their is a great variation to how you want your rain barrels to work and the setup you use. I will try to point out all the options and variations so you, yes YOU can dec...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:37:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrels/
Rain Barrels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/PGLE/F90574DC/FJTPGLEF90574DC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/PGLE/F90574DC/FJTPGLEF90574DC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/PGLE/F90574DC/FJTPGLEF90574DC.SMALL.jpg Tocsin After picking up 5 cheap 55 gallon barrels it was time to put my new gutters to use. My goal was to create a modular barrel system that was first and foremost, CHEAP. I was inspired by a couple of other great rainwater reclamation systems here and felt I could put a different spin on the process...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:30:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-rain-water-collector/
How to build a rain water collector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/12YK/F7DWO409/FA912YKF7DWO409.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/12YK/F7DWO409/FA912YKF7DWO409.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/12YK/F7DWO409/FA912YKF7DWO409.SMALL.jpg iPodGuy In this instructable, I will show how I made a rainwater collection system to water my garden. This helps to conserve water and make good use of a free and renewable resource. Note that this involves using many different tools and proper safety precautions should always be taken. The beginning -...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:10:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Need-Free-Water%3f--Build-a-Rain-Barrel/
Need Free Water? Build a Rain Barrel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/37J5/F5FEQ111/F8S37J5F5FEQ111.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/37J5/F5FEQ111/F8S37J5F5FEQ111.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/37J5/F5FEQ111/F8S37J5F5FEQ111.SMALL.jpg McSensei For the price of a 55 gallon plastic barrel (sometimes free), and about $10 in parts, you can build your own rainwater collection system. Water is good. Free water is better. If you already know that water won't run uphill and how to handle a drill, you can do this. The most ingenious part of th...
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