How to Create a Rainwater Harvesting System

Rainwater collection is a way to conserve water that can be adopted by
both private homeowners and businesses. Harvesting water during peak
times of precipitation ensures water will be on hand during drought or
when water restrictions are implemented. Making use of rainwater reduces
reliance on underground wells or municipal water systems. Harvesting
rainwater also can help prevent flooding and soil erosion.
Learn more at the link below!

How to create a rainwater harvesting system

A Few Fresh Ideas

 

Here's a few fresh ideas for your spring home improvement projects! 

Your dream home is only a few DIYs away...
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/insanely-clever-upgrades-you-should-make-to-your-home

Starting to Think About Spring?

We sure are!

That reminded us that it's almost time to think about plans for the garden this summer. It might surprise you that you can use gutters as planter boxes. They look and work great! 

Here's a few photos from last spring from our own yard for inspiration.
The hard part is trying to decided what to fill them with :)

Have any creative projects planned for your yard this year? We'd love to hear them! Send us an email at info@mapleaves.com 

Another Creative Winter Project

Here's one of our more unusual projects this winter... an old cherry china cabinet hutch was transformed into an aviary!