GRAND RAPIDS -- David and Yvonne Woodard were feeling pretty sustainable Friday afternoon as they stowed two brand-new rain barrels in the back of their minivan. The white barrels were free, made out ...

NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

I remember watching Tarzan movies and loving his jungle plumbing. His rainwater collection system was fabulous. He would collect rainwater in an elaborate system from palm leaves into bamboo pipes ...