Instead I went with the EarthMinded DIY Rain Barrel Diverter and Parts Kit. I got mine for $35 on Walmart. The kit contains a neat fitting that connects your downspout to the barrel.

About 30% of household water consumption is devoted to outdoor use, and a lot of that could be satisfied with rainwater harvesting. A rain barrel is one of the cheapest, easiest ways to save money ...

Is a DIY rain barrel system cheaper than buying a kit? Using standard household tools and a basic drum, DIY rain barrel systems can cost as little as $20 to $50. A kit, on the other hand, can cost ...

Portland Purple Water offers cisterns from 550 gallons -- the equivalent capacity of 10 rain barrels in a 7-by-7-foot space -- to 50,000 gallons. Prices for a 550-gallon cistern, installed ...

This blue barrel is the most common item converted into a rain barrel. Instructables user, stylnpzzalvr , spent some time creating barrels like these and selling them at farmers' markets for $50.