According to a recent policy report, global water availability could become restricted enough to be considered a crisis by 2025. The United Nations puts the rate of growth in water consumption at more ...

Using rainwater can save money in the long run, especially amid rising utility costs. (Getty Images) Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying.

After some very hot summer days here in the UK, the fall season has started as a rainy one. I'm not complaining, though, as it's given my thirsty garden a good drink and inspired me to start ...

How hard could collecting rainwater really be? Just put out a bucket and wait for the clouds, right? Well, not really. This task is deceptively complex, but it can be a game changer for some growers.