For rain protection, and obviously a lot of fun to look at. And it matches the chicken coop!

Donated by our generous friends — thanks Taylor family!

… can make a big difference, like this new toolshed pad.

Fashioning rain barrel covers out of plastic tarps. Note the “privacy flap” to accommodate the nozzle.

Converted IBCs, in fact (see Rain Collection post). Each holds about 250 gallons, and eventually we plan to have six around the house and garage, including a “double” on the northwest corner to feed a vegetable washing station (details pending).

With all the rain we’ve had, they filled up pretty quickly!