If you are searching for a way to save money on your water bill, you may want to consider harvesting rainwater on your property. Rainwater catchment systems capture natural rainfall via freestanding structures like a rain barrel or through a more complex system attached to your house and integrated into the gutterwork.

Imagine this: your area has been hit by a massive storm that has taken down several power lines, leaving your entire neighborhood without power. Though a short-term power outage may be a minor inconvenience, a long-term blackout can breach into emergency territory—are you prepared?