Recent Blog Posts
How to Winterize Rain Barrels
At this time of year, your rain barrels are probably full! Learn three ways to winterize rain barrels based on your climate zone, and your drip irrigation system too! Read More...
Demystifying the Downspout Diverter: Rain Diverters for Barrels, Tanks and Cisterns
Just how does water get from the roof into a rain barrel anyway? This article demystifies downspout diverters for rain barrels, including creative approaches for non-standard downspouts. Learn about automatic overflow handling, and more! Read More...
How to Paint Barrels – Any Color You Like!
Check out Mike & Judy's guide to rain barrel painting. That's right, they're painting their barrels to match the house. Many of our customers ask us why the barrels are blue, and how to paint them. This article includes a step-by-step for how to paint barrels - any color you like! Read More...
Best Roofing Materials for Rainwater Harvesting
If you're thinking about rainwater harvesting (also known as roof-water harvesting!), you may be wondering about the best roofing materials for rainwater collection. Whether you're working with existing conditions, or spec-ing out a brand new roof, we've got expert advice for you. The good news is Read More...
Podcast Features: 5 Lively Interviews With BlueBarrel’s Founder
Enjoy a series of podcast interviews with BlueBarrel's founder, Jesse Savou. Join hosts Neal Collins, Izumi Tanaka, Mike O'Rourke, and Scott Sandstrom to learn about DIY rainwater harvesting, our journey as a company, the values behind our business, and how our offerings have evolved to what you see right here in our Online Store today! Read More...
DIY Files: David’s BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment System™—From Rooftop to Veggies, Winterization & More!
Get inspired by our DIY highlight of the season. BlueBarrel customer David shares photos of his BlueBarrel System™, including double diverters, winterization, and gravity-fed drip irrigation to his vegetable garden. Read More...


