🌧 The 411 on rain barrels

Save the planet and some cash. [Mascara, turf grower, boot cleaner] Photo by Covergirl / Scotts / Tarrago There’s a lot to love about a rainy April afternoon. The patter of rain on your window, the perfect reading atmosphere, the excuse to not do anything that’s on your to-do list… all that to say, I’m a big fan. And you could sweeten the deal by using rain showers to save money and reduce your carbon footprint with rain barrels. Some other April-shower-inspired reads for you: How to [make all your shoes rain-proof]( a deep dive on [our favorite waterproof mascaras]( and [what to do with your lawn]( if you’re not actually getting any rain. Enjoy your rainy day, Sara Beth Bolin Staff Writer, Newsletters Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. [Decorated rain barrels] Photo by Ashley Dean / Reviewed HOW TO USE RAIN BARRELS Think about how much water you use a day: washing dishes, taking a shower, flushing your toilet, watering your plants — the list goes on and on. But you can reduce the number of times you’re turning on your faucet by collecting water in a rain barrel. While this water is non-potable, it still has tons of uses around your house. Toilet flushing makes up about 30% of the water usage in our homes, so you can use the water in your [rain barrel]( to force flush your toilet instead. You can also use it to water your plants and garden — just connect a [hose]( to the barrel. Or you can [mop your floors]( with it, as combining it with cleaning solutions will get rid of those impurities. You can even [do laundry]( using the water if you don’t have a machine or want to cut down on using it. [Read More]( Before creating your rain barrel plan, [double check your states’ laws]( about collecting rainwater to make sure you’re doing everything by the book. More Stories [Book cover featuring a drag queen and text that says "The Big Reveal"](#) Sasha Velour on her favorite things and her new book Our fashion editor sat down with drag queen Sasha Velour to discuss her new book, The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag, and her 10 style staples. [READ MORE]( [Gold and black Loop earplugs](#) These earbuds help people sensitive to sound regulate noise If you ever feel overstimulated and overwhelmed if there’s too much noise around, the Loop Experience Pro earbuds can offer some relief. [READ MORE]( [Light pink Stanley tumbler](#) This viral Stanley tumbler is back in stock — but not for long You’ve seen this Stanley tumbler all over your social media feeds, but haven’t been able to get your hands on one. Lucky you: we found them in stock. [READ MORE]( [Honey Pot pH soap](#) Should you be using pH balancing soaps down there? Most doctors don’t recommend vaginal douching, but where do they stand on pH balancing soaps? We talked to OB-GYNs to get the 411 on what to do to maintain your vaginal health. [READ MORE]( Shop these deals - LET'S BRING THAT SPRING GREEN INDOORS. SHOP [THE SILL'S SALE SECTION]( FOR UP TO 40% OFF POTTED PLANTS. - use the code "spring" for [40% almost everything at j.Crew]( plus an extra 50% off sale items. - this hammock is perfect to bring on hikes, picnics, and adventures — [and it's on sale, too](. [Placeholder] JOIN THE CARPOOL [Subscribe to our monthly newsletter]( and get expert guidance for every stage of your parenting journey. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2023 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](