Introduction: Project Introduction
Harvesting rainwater is a growing trend and is a great project for urban dwellers. Here, we will teach you to make your own harvesting kit using your fire escape or roof access.
Step 1: Step 1
What you will need: scissors, zip ties, plastic bottle(s) wire mesh basket
* all materials can be purchased at Home Depot
Cut the bottom off of your plastic bottle(s).
* all materials can be purchased at Home Depot
Cut the bottom off of your plastic bottle(s).
Step 2: Step 2
Bend the bars of your basket to fit the head of your bottle(s).
Step 3: Step 3
Place the head of your bottle(s) through the bars of the basket.
Step 4: Step 4
For added security, place a zip tie around the bottle(s) and attach it to the basket. Place a zip tie around each corner of your basket and secure to the bars of your fire escape.
Step 5: Finished!
Now you have your very own rainwater harvesting kit.
For more information and for ideas of how you can use the water you collect, visit our blog!
http://urbanraingardens.blogspot.com/
For more information and for ideas of how you can use the water you collect, visit our blog!
http://urbanraingardens.blogspot.com/