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Install water barrels in California and get rebates that pay the entire cost!

  We are expecting a very wet winter this year in Southern California and it would be a shame to let all that free water go down the drain. Here's all the info you need to install and apply for the rebates on rain barrels: Where to buy: http://www.hayneedle.com/product/rainwizard50gallonrainbarrelurn.cfm Note that the prices vary quite a bit depending on what color barrel you choose. The barrel comes with a hose bib (spigot) on the front so you can use a hose with it. You'll note from the picture that I have placed the barrel on some blocks to elevate it so that I can also fill a watering can from the spigot. https://www.gutterworks.com/shop-online/2x3-offset-diverter The offset diverter allows you to control whether the water goes into the barrel or into the downspout. It's not a necessity, but it's best if you don't allow the first water that comes off your roof when it starts raining to go into the barrel.     I bought the other downsp...
 

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