Make Your Own Rain Barrel | ThriftyFun.
via Make Your Own Rain Barrel | ThriftyFun.
Materials Needed:
- One 55-gallong or larger barrel
- Window screen
- Bungee cords
- Parts for an outdoor faucet
- Two o-rings
- Electrical nut
- Silicon caulking (optional)
- Plastic downspout (optional)
- Electric drill and an Exacto knife
- Small piece of garden hose
- Two concrete blocks
The total cost for this project is about $50 for materials (assuming you have the drill). This cost can be reduced considerably if you scour re-use centers or junkyards for used parts.
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