My 250-gallon rain barrel is all set up. See Before and After.These barrels will collect runoff from the roof during a rain storm so it can be used to water plants during the dry times. It’s totally smart – and the barrels normally cost around $250. But I got this one free. And if you live in Mar Vista, you can, too! This is a free pilot program run by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. Please contact LA RainWater Harvesting to see about signing up for YOUR free rain barrel.

Now we just sit back and wait for rain.