One thing we love to do around our house is to save money. I heard about one good way to do just that. A friend of mine told me about his investment in a rain barrel. I had heard about them before, but didn’t really know what they were for or how they could save me money. My friend explained it all to me. Whenever it rains, water runs off your roof and into a gutter. Typically, this water runs into the street or into your yard. This water is wasted and has no value.
The benefits of rain water barrels are that they capture this water and you can use it at a later time. This water is known as “soft water” because it usually does not contain Chlorine, calcium, or lime. That makes the water excellent for gardens and lawns. Every year, thousands of gallons of water run away from your house when it could be used for a good purpose. There are other benefits as well.
Whenever you engage in rain harvesting, you are helping the environment as well. By taking advantage of this type of system, you are able to prevent water from having to be treated. This saves on water costs and chemicals that are wasted to treat water you are just going to put on your lawn anyway. Since I have installed my own rain barrel, I have been happy to know that I am saving money and helping the environment!