Water
Rain barrels that do not breed mosquitoes
A screened lid and an overflow that actually goes somewhere are not extras. They are the difference between a cistern and a nursery.
CWCal Whitaker
Aug 12, 2026
Water
Storage, treatment, rain catchment, and wells.
Notes here are members’ methods, not professional advice. Canning, water treatment, and first aid can be dangerous if done wrong. Read the safety disclaimer.
Water
A six-month water store that will not taste like plastic
Three barrels is not a plan. Rotation, treatment, and a way to get the water out are the plan. Here is a garage setup that has lasted me five summers.
CWCal Whitaker
Aug 9, 2026