Watch this stepbystep howto video on how to build your own cheap, DIY rain barrel that really works! Also, please don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!

Chapters:
0:00 Rain barrel basics
0:32 Rain barrel top hole for screening water and cleaning barrel
1:45 Rain barrel faucet installation
5:32 Installing a bottom cleanout for a rain barrel
8:05 Rain barrel water pressure
8:39 Conclusion

Have you ever wondered how to make a cheap, DIY rain barrel out of a recycled 55 gallon plastic drum? It's not rocket science, but if you watch this video before building your rain barrel you'll save yourself lots of trial and error.

I'll show you:
* All the parts you need to build a rain barrel
* The best tools to use to build a rain barrel
* How to assemble your DIY rain barrel
* How high your rain barrel needs to be for minimum water pressure

You can reduce your water bill by installing a rain barrel to capture rainwater, however, if you don't know what you're doing, you may end up with low water pressure and a useless rain barrel. Even worse, you may end up with a clogged rain barrel spigot. This video shows you how to build a rain barrel that can be easily cleaned and maintained, and how high you need to place it for minimum water pressure.

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