A source of conservation, barrels capture rain water run off from roofs.
With new awareness concerning water conservation, more homeowners are capturing rainwater runoff from their house roofs and saving money on water bills to water gardens and landscapes. Homeowners can purchase commercial rain barrels or make their own. If a rain barrel doesn't have a purpose-made screen, homeowners can easily make a screen from nylon mesh that can be installed to shield the water from eggs deposited by disease-carrying mosquitoes. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Lay the nylon mesh out on a flat surface or work table and place the barrel lid on top of the mesh.
2. Measure and cut the nylon mesh, following the contours of the lid. The mesh should extend a few inches beyond the edges of the lid. The barrel cover may have one or several holes drilled into the lid. It is not necessary to cut mesh for each opening.
3. Place the nylon mesh across the barrel opening. Make sure the mesh drapes over all sides of the opening.
4. Replace the lid to hold the mesh snugly in place.
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