As millions of people deal with drought and the rising cost of water, many are learning how to harvest rainwater.
Most people aren’t aware that their home is a potential powerhouse of rainwater catchment. For example, a home of 1,000 square feet can capture more than 10,000 gallons of rain a year in an area of moderate rainfall. This free water can be used to irrigate the garden and lawn, refill toilets, wash laundry and, if filtered and purified, can even be used as drinking water.
