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The barrel is placed underneath a shortened downspout, diverting the roof runoff into the rain barrel catching the rain water from the spout.

To construct a DIY rain barrel one first needs a large barrel, ideally 55 gallons or more. A timber or steel frame to stand the barrel on, sections of 2" pipe, silicone caulk, valves and a screen.

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The famous quote from The Catbird Seat "Are you hollering down the rain barrel?" means that nobody is listening to what you are saying.