The basic idea of a cistern water system, which collects and stores water in or near a home, goes back centuries. In some parts of Western Asia, archeologists discovered lime plaster cisterns in the ...

Aug. 1—Marc Bedner shakes his head in disbelief while standing by his two rain-catching cisterns placed at an outside corner of his home in Eldorado. He glances at the brown tanks, both connected to a ...

Soaker hoses maximize the used water, allowing a slow drip to penetrate plant roots. Rain barrels and cisterns can be used to fill watering cans for patio plants, as many have elevated spigots. The ...

In periods of drought and extreme heat such as San Antonio has faced this year, residents with systems for storing and collecting rainwater could help take some pressure off municipal water supplies — ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...