One inch of rain pouring down on an average-sized residential roof creates 748 gallons of stormwater runoff, according to the King County Wastewater Treatment Division. After collecting debris, waste ...

Using rainwater can save money in the long run, especially amid rising utility costs. (Getty Images) Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying.

Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

Amy Tsuneyoshi uses large water totes in her rainwater catchment system at her Aiea home. She also cultivates a variety of succulents and other plants that don’t require much water. Amy Tsuneyoshi ...

South Bay designer Shelkie Tao specializes in water-efficient landscaping, including rain gardens. Photo courtesy Shelkie Tao/Water Efficient Gardens. Whether you’re looking to make your landscaping ...