Last week I asked you guys to share what you wanted most right now – practical or not – and you had a lot of interesting answers; so, I thought I'd share my big have-to-have desire of the moment. It's . . . a rain barrel. (Okay, I realize the title of this post pretty much gave it away, but nevertheless, it's the thing that I want most.)

Why? Because I like the idea of taking rainwater (something I can get for free), and using it to replace a portion of the fresh water that my family uses (and pays for). If I had a rain barrel I would use it to water our veggies and landscaping, and to wash our cars – things that I actually feel guilty about devoting fresh water to now.

But there's just one problem . . . a rain barrel costs money – around $150 to buy one or $30 to make one – and money is not always easy to part with (at least not for me). So, while I suspect I'll take the plunge soon, for now, a rain barrel remains at the top on my want list.

Related Reading:

• Harvesting Water with a Rain Barrel
• How to Save Money by Reusing Greywater
• Convert Any Toilet to a Low-Flow
• More Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill

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