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DO-IT-YOURSELF RAIN BARRELS STEP 1: GATHER TOOLS AND MATERIALS The specific tools and materials you will need will depend somewhat on the type of barrel you have. You will likely need: Tools Materials Drill (and bits) Barrel Adjustable Wrench Netting Serrated Blade Ring Clamp Tap Rubber O-Ring Washer 3”-4” PVC Reducer Silicon STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE LID Attach mosquito netting to a PVC reducer with a hose clamp (Tip: cable-ties also work well). Next, drill pilot holes and cut a 3” hole in the lid with a hacksaw blade (or a steak knife) – aim for a low point, but remember, the barrel will need to fit under your eavestrough’s downspout. Then simply insert the reducer in the hole. STEP 3: ASSEMLE THE TAP Drill a hole in the side of the barrel, towards the bottom (Remember: you will want to leave enough room for a bucket or a watering can). On the back of the tap, apply a bead of silicone, add the o-ring, then the washer and then the nut. Tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench. Your rain barrel is all done! STEP 4 (OPTIONAL): PAINT With a brush or a roller, lay down a base coat of acrylic latex primer. Then be creative and have fun (Tip: painting is a great way to get the kids involved). We used green spray paint, and used leaves as stencils. STEP 5: ENJOY!!!

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DO-IT-YOURSELF

RAIN BARRELS

STEP 1: GATHER TOOLS AND MATERIALSThe specific tools and materials you will need will depend somewhat on the type of barrel you have. You will likely need:

Tools Materials

Drill (and bits) Barrel

Adjustable Wrench

Netting

Serrated Blade Ring Clamp

Tap

Rubber O-Ring

Washer

3”-4” PVC

ReducerSilicon

STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE LIDAttach mosquito netting to a PVC reducer with a hose clamp (Tip: cable-ties also work well). Next, drill pilot holes and cut a 3” hole in the lid with a hacksaw blade (or a steak knife) – aim for a low point, but remember, the barrel will need to fit under your eavestrough’s downspout. Then simply insert the reducer in the hole.

STEP 3: ASSEMLE THE TAPDrill a hole in the side of the barrel, towards the bottom (Remember: you will want to leave enough room for a bucket or a watering can). On the back of the tap, apply a bead of silicone, add the o-ring, then the washer and then the nut. Tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench. Your rain barrel is all done!

STEP 4 (OPTIONAL): PAINTWith a brush or a roller, lay down a base coat of acrylic latex primer. Then be creative and have fun (Tip: painting is a great way to get the kids involved). We used green spray paint, and used leaves as stencils.

STEP 5: ENJOY!!!

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