Staff Pick
In recent years, you may have noticed bright blue rain barrels cropping up in your neighborhood, as more and more people discover the ease and practicality of using harvested rainwater to quench their gardens' thirst during the summer months. But those looking to store water for more than just landscaping purposes (be it for fire safety, disaster preparedness, or to cover long dry seasons) will need either a lot of rain barrels or a more substantial storage system. That's where Art Ludwig's Water Storage comes in. With an emphasis on fundamental principles that can be applied to any scenario, this user-friendly guide to designing, building, and maintaining water tanks, cisterns, aquifers, and ponds will have you stocking up in no time. Recommended By Tove H., Powells.com