Read about my passion for wodden rain barrels
This is one of the main reasons why rain barrels can often be seen in areas with arid climates, wherein water is collected during the rainy season and used later when water is scarce. When used for drinking however, water in rain barrels has to be filtered and otherwise protected from any type of contaminants. Certain types of rain barrels may be quite costly, but the long term benefits usually far outweigh the initial costs. Some homeowners have even been known to use small rain barrels that have a correspondingly smaller capacity. Rain barrels can also be constructed out of recycled food storage containers and transport barrels, and whiskey and wine barrels have also been used.