At this time of year it is an excellent time to start thinking about setting up that rain barrel, or barrels, to capture the Spring rains.  Rain is free, and shortage of water a growing global concern, so it makes sense to make recycling rainwater as much part of your recycling programme as bottles, cans and newspapers.  It can take as little as 1/4″ of rainfall to fill a 60 gallon rain barrel. Capturing rainwater as it falls will help reduce your domestic water needs and is another great way to green up your lifestyle.