Approximately 30% of U.S. household water use goes toward outdoor purposes like irrigation or car washing. Cutting back on that usage from your local water system can cut down on local pollution and ...

RainSmart Rebates reimburses Oakland County residents who install rain barrels, rain gardens, and trees at their homes. Applications are now open for this year's program.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. lady filling watering can from a rain barrel Making a rain barrel at home is simpler than you might expect and rewarding for ...

Collecting rainwater is a sustainable way to provide your garden with moisture during drought. We consulted a landscape ...

Spring rain does not deserve a quick trip down a storm drain. Every drop that splashes off a roof carries real value for gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces, yet most homes let that water rush away ...

Hoosiers have experienced an abnormally dry spell with moderate drought conditions seeping into Central Indiana as spring turns to summer. The lack of recent rain spells frustration for residential ...

Many of us are moving away from traditional downspouts. They clog with leaves and they can be unsightly. Instead, lots of ...

Laura Jayne had been waiting a year for a local nonprofit to install a rain barrel at her Hollygrove home. She could use it to grow her budding garden and shave a few dollars off her water bill in the ...