Green Daily

How's about a nice rain barrel for Christmas? It's no Red Ryder BB gun, but at least you won't shoot your eye out. A lot of water-conscious people are getting mighty excited about this glorified bucket, and maybe for good reason.

If you get your water from a well and you're looking to conserve, or maybe you're working up to that comprehensive rainwater collection system, you might want to check into rain barrels. By placing a rain barrel under your gutter's downspout (assuming normal rainfall), you can collect enough rain to water the garden and even wash your car every now and then. That's pretty cool, especially if you're living in an area that's a little short on water resources.

This rain barrel, listed on Amazon, is equipped with a built-in hose, overflow valve and debris filter. So, now it's easier than ever to harvest rainwater, and with recent drought conditions, it may be increasingly necessary.