Guess what falls from the sky for free? Water. It’s like nature is literally handing us the solution, and we’re like, “Nah, I’ll buy it in a plastic bottle.” Get a rain barrel. Stick it under your downspout. Boom—you just got 50 gallons for doing absolutely nothing.
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In Texas, a single inch of rain on a 1,000-square-foot roof yields 600 gallons. That’s enough to water your garden, wash your car, and give your neighbor’s dog a bath he never asked for. The only cost is looking a little weird during a drizzle, which is a small price to pay for saving humanity.
But Don’t Drink It Unless You Like Giardia
Rain is for plants, toilets, and washing. Leave the drinking to tap water. Unless you own a distillery, don’t risk it. You’ve been warned.
