They say hindsight is 20/20, and during this unexpectedly wet San Diego winter, you’re probably wishing you had a system set up to collect all that free water falling from the sky to use for landscaping and cleaning (or even drinking and cooking if … [Read more...]
IBC Totes Make Transporting And Storing Liquids In Bulk Easy
If you’ve ever lugged a jug of water on a camping trip, you know how awkward and heavy it can be to maneuver even a single gallon. On a larger scale, the logistics of transporting and storing liquids become even more complex. That’s where IBC totes … [Read more...]
Indoor Growing Supplies For Marijuana
In one of the not-so-surprising election results this past November, California voters passed Proposition 64, which legalizes recreational use of marijuana and allows for the personal cultivation of up to six plants per adult. But considering that … [Read more...]
Residential Rainwater Collection and Storage Systems
After last year’s wet El Niño winter, it’s La Niña’s turn. Weather forecasts for this winter in San Diego are pointed to cold temperatures but dry skies, which means every bit of rainfall will count. In order to capture every available drop to use in … [Read more...]
How Much Water Should You Be Collecting?
As strange as it might sound to talk about rainwater collection in San Diego, our arid climate is precisely why the subject is so important. Every drop counts, especially during “boom times” like El Niño. Whether you use collected rainwater for … [Read more...]
Cheaper Home Brewing Supplies at San Diego Drums & Totes
San Diego used to be known primarily for the beaches and tourist attractions, but in the last decade or so the city has gained fame for its indie beer scene. From small microbreweries like Green Flash to the now-world-famous Stone Brewery, San Diego … [Read more...]
Protect Your House This Fire Season with a Water Storage Tank
Two Octobers that San Diegans will never forget: 2003 and 2007, when wildfires ripped through the county and burned a combined total of over half a million acres, destroyed nearly 5,000 buildings, and killed 18 people. While we hope disasters that … [Read more...]
How a Greywater Recycling System Can Benefit Your Home
Here in San Diego, especially as the warmer, drier months roll around, we begin to get more serious water conservation. Many of us do what we can by taking shorter showers or turning off the tap while brushing our teeth, and that’s great. But if … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Smoker with a Metal Drum
Summer’s almost here and you know what that means—grilling season! There’s no better excuse to avoid a sweltering, stuffy kitchen, but if you’re feeling adventurous, this could be the summer to kick things up a notch with a DIY smoker. Now, you … [Read more...]
Wine Barrel Upcycle Ideas for the DIYer
Today, we are lucky to live in an time where great ideas within reach at a moment’s notice. With Pinterest, Instagram, and just the Internet in general, you can get inspiration for just about any DIY project or event you can think of. At San Diego … [Read more...]