How to Build a Rain Barrel for $40 | Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to make her own rain barrel on a budget. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.)
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Shopping List for How to Build a Rain Barrel for $40:
- Reclaimed food-rated barrel
- Boiler shutoff valve
- Thread-sealing tape
- Rain diverter, hose, and tap
Tools for How to Build a Rain Barrel for $40:
- Power drill
- 1-inch hole-saw bit
- Hacksaw
Steps for How to Build a Rain Barrel for $40:
1. Drill a 1-inch hole at the bottom of the barrel using a power drill and a 1-inch hole-saw bit.
2. Wrap thread-sealing tape several times around the boiler shut-off valve threads and screw it into the hole.
3. Drill a 1-inch hole into the cap of the barrel using a power drill and a 1-inch hole-saw bit.
4. Attach tap to hole in the cap of the barrel.
5. Cut downspout using a hack saw into two pieces.
6. Attach diverter to downspout using a power drill and screws.
7. Connect hose to diverter and tap in cap of barrel.
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