Re: Bargains on rain barrels?

Richard Evans wrote:
> Richard Evans <infodex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
>> Lowe's wants $100. Ace Hardware $90.
>>
>> Anyone know of bargain prices anywhere?
> 
> Northern Tool (the one in North Raleigh, at least) has a 55gal unit
> complete with spigots for $60, on sale from $80. The downside is that
> there are no holes in the top. There is a screw-off concave lid. You
> are supposed to just take the lid off and run the downspout into the
> barrel. A DIY mosquito incubator. However, It should be a trivial
> matter to use a hole saw to cut a hole in the screw lid, cover it with
> screen to keep the skeeters out, and let the downspout dump into the
> lid.
> 
> 
> 

I get mine from a friend who makes them.
http://neuseworks.net/

Right now they have a shortage of barrels, but they get them in 
regularly. They also made my 300 gallon one. We have a pump so we can 
attach hoses or irrigation systems to use it, but I like using the 
watering cans. It gives me well needed exercise.

Jo