Makeshift rain barrel.

I was thinking of buying a rain barrel when I found two tree size planting pots next to our dumpster. They both had rims about an inch wide, so I set one on the ground right side up and put the other one on top, upside down, then used small bolts to fasten them together. Then I cut out the top and lined it with a very heavy plastic bag, taping it at the top. Also made a plywood cover for it, with a screened over a hole for the water to enter from the downspout. I like being resourceful and using found free stuff and still getting the job done. I don't know how many gallons it holds, probably only about 40 gallons. I dip the water out of the top with two 1-gallon jugs. It's fun.

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Comment by Faye on June 5, 2010 at 3:04pm
hello! i too love finding things that are discarded and reusing them into something productive. and what better purpose than a rain barrel! i am looking for one myself and will now keep my eye open for something similar. thanks for the idea. and great job repurposing!

Faye
Comment by Eric Stewart on June 5, 2010 at 8:10am
Great resourceful way of making a rain barrel.

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