Most people never plan for an emergency. It’s not that they don’t know that emergencies happen, it’s just that everyone lives such busy lives, taking the time to prepare before a crisis doesn’t always rate high on the to-do list. But the state of the economy and the issues going on every day are proof […]
Large disasters always makes it clear of the importance of water. Clean, fresh water becomes more valuable than gold. It’s easy to forget that without water, we just can’t survive. 60 percent of our bodies are water, in fact for infants, water makes up about 80 percent of their body, so it is even more […]
If you’ve been paying attention to what’s been going on in the world, it’s easy to see that there have been times of turmoil such as civil unrest, damaging floods, destructive hurricanes and tornadoes that level entire areas. When situations happen that disrupt the day to day way of life, utilities can become damaged or […]
Water is one of the essentials your body has to have in order to be able to survive. Your body’s organs can’t function without it. Since water is so necessary, you want to make sure that you’re well prepared with abundant access to clean water. One of the problems with using water you find in […]
Water is one of the basic needs of men and among the most important elements of life. It is essential for numerous reasons. It is needed for hydration in order to survive. People have to drink water regularly in order to replenish the loss of liquid in the body and to quench the thirst. Water […]
It’s common knowledge that you can’t survive long without water. Usually, having a clean water supply isn’t a big deal. Most people have access to plenty of it and pretty much takes it for granted. Yet, it’s those times of emergency and those times where you’re away from a clean source of water that can […]
Once you have a rain barrel, there are things you’ll need to do to keep it in good condition so that you can make use of the water you’ve stored. These simple steps will help you get the most of your system. First, you should empty your barrel at least once a month. This keeps […]
Collecting rainwater has become a popular way to conserve water in recent years. That’s good news – because it’s made it possible to find many different systems for storing it. One of the most popular and least expensive methods is using a rain barrel. Rain barrels are large containers that can collect rainwater from the […]
Rainwater isn’t usually used for drinking (although it can be), but it can be used for many other purposes. It may surprise you to see how many different ways you can use stored rainwater. The most obvious use for rainwater that you collect is watering your lawn and garden. It can be costly to water […]
Water is one of our greatest natural resources. However, when it rains, most of the water ends up in storm drain systems where it has to be treated to be recycled. But you can actually create systems to store and use rainwater where it will do the most good. You can also save money and […]