Think you own everything that falls from the sky onto your property? Think you can pick those beautiful wildflowers blooming on the roadside during your weekend drive? You might want to reconsider.

Every year, the Earth's surface receives tons of rain. In many parts of the world, rainwater collection is the only way to obtain potable drinking water. In others, collecting rainwater is against the ...

Rainwater collection seems like a no-brainer for any type of new construction, especially for a house. Whether it's watering household plants, keeping the pool full or augmenting an entire landscape, ...

Using rainwater can save money in the long run, especially amid rising utility costs. (Getty Images) Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying.

Harvesting rainwater is one of the smartest ways of watering your yard. A rain barrel gives you gallons of completely free water, lessening the strain on local resources and your water bill. But a ...

In our increasingly eco-conscious world, discovering methods that simultaneously shrink our environmental footprint and trim household expenses is a victory for both our wallets and the planet. One ...

Amy Tsuneyoshi uses large water totes in her rainwater catchment system at her Aiea home. She also cultivates a variety of succulents and other plants that don’t require much water. Amy Tsuneyoshi ...

ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) — Rain has officially entered the region once again. Coastal communities are not expecting to receive more than an inch of rain through Friday, which might not sound like a ...

The last several days have provided much needed rain for the residents of Albuquerque. If you noticed a lot of rain collecting in your yard and thought it could be put to better use, consider ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As rain approaches this weekend in New Mexico, many residents will be collecting rainwater, but is that legal? The World Water Reserve published a full state-by-state guide to ...