What makes an old wine barrel so irresistibly charming? Is it the unique shape, the warm tones of the wood, the weathered metal strapping? If you're a DIYer, you know there's yet another reason to ...

Turn a rusty old barrel into a stunning functional piece like a table, planter, or cabinet with this step-by-step woodworking ...

Collecting rainwater can conserve water and save you money. The easiest way to collect water from the sky is to set out a bucket and wait for it to start pouring down, but in order to use the water ...

The installed rain barrel was painted brown and fitted with a brass spigot for feeding the garden hose. Putting a scrap lattice on its sides isn’t necessary, but does make the setup look more ...

Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often means that they end up looking industrial, worn, and overall unappealing most of the time.

Kids love trains of all types, but instead of traveling to your local fair to find a miniature one they can ride, you can make your own. You'll need barrels, steel stock, and the some basic welding ...

The following is an excerpt from DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner by Betsy Matheson (Creative Publishing International, 2011). This handy book is your first step toward participating in ...

Jaya Saxena is a correspondent at Eater, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. One of the biggest ...