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Rain barrel (top detail)

Rain barrel (top detail)

Rain barrels like this one collect rain so you can use it to water your garden later. The screens keep children, pets, and mosquitos out, while letting water in. (Photo by chrisdigo)

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I loved it.I got an old,old house in Brazil(look the pic at blog above) and I am looking for cheap alternatives.maybe I will post this picture there to save the idea.Thank You

posted on Fri, 08/24/2007 - 9:12am

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