Recent Blog Posts
How to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Rain Barrels
Mosquitoes need water to lay eggs and grow. Without proper prevention, rain barrels can become a breeding ground. Luckily, there are easy ways to keep mosquitos out of rain barrels. Read More...
Build a Floating Dock with Plastic Barrels
Looking for a great summer project? Barrel docks, swim platforms, pontoon boats, and even floating picnic barges can all be built from recycled 55-gallon drums. Check out these creative barrel-based designs and get inspired for your next waterfront build. Read More...
Videos by BlueBarrel Customers
Get inspired by BlueBarrel customers across the USA. See how they've customized their own BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems® for a wide range of rainwater harvesting projects. Read More...
DIY Files: How to Set Up Gravity-Fed Drip Irrigation from Rain Barrels (Bubbler Emitters)
Learn how to irrigate from rain barrels with a simple gravity-fed drip irrigation system. In this step-by-step tutorial, Jesse demonstrates how adjustable bubbler emitters make it easy to water ornamental gardens and irregular planting layouts without a pump. Read More...
Environmental Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting + Free Webinar
April is Earth Month, but the environmental benefits of collecting rainwater hold year-round! How can rain barrels help the planet? Most of us know rainwater harvesting is good for the environment, but we need a little help explaining why. Read on to understand why rainwater harvesting is oh-so-good for Mother Earth... Read More...
DIY Files: Sarah Sets Up Gravity-Fed Drip Irrigation from Rain Barrels (Inline Emitters)
Follow Sarah step-by-step as she sets up a simple gravity-fed drip irrigation system from rain barrels. Inline emitter tubing is ideal for raised beds, veggie rows, and other evenly spaced plantings—and the setup is easier than you think. Read More...


