How I made a simple rain water collection system

With the access and the fast rising cost of clean drinking water, it is very important not to waste a single drop and if possible also find other alternative sources.  Good thing rain water is abundant and free in our part of the world.  Rain water is relatively clean and can be used for a variety of applications. 

So I decided to make my own rain water collection system.  Here are some of the guidelines and steps I did to set-up my own rain water collection system:

6 Handy uses for rain water

Although water is abundant as it, covers approximately 71% of the planet, only a small portion of it is safe to drink.  This makes drinking water an extremely rare and valuable commodity.  Having access to clean drinking water is indeed a blessing and is slowly becoming more expensive as the years go by.  Having experience the wrath of the latest typhoon which knocked-out the power from our area for 6 days, makes you wonder which is more valuable water or electricity? Unfortunately, the loss of electricity would also mean temporary disruption of water supply.  Believe me, during these times of scarcity you'd always prefer water against electricity. Makes you rethink your priorities and appreciate the simple things in life.

How to eat a Mabolo Fruit

During, one of our trips to Calamba, Laguna, We happened to chance by a Mabolo Fruit or Velvet Apple. It fascinate us since it was the first time we've ever encountered such a fruit. It resembled an apple in size and shape, except for its hairy skin and strong odor.

How I renewed my Philippine Driver's License

It’s that time of year again when you have to go out and renew you drivers license. They expire every 3 years and it seems that there’s always a new procedure or fee to pay for. This year is no exemption. But I would suggest you go to a License Renewal Center than go to an LTO office, because the lines get crowded especially for documents and payment processing.  I’ve summarized some helpful tips to guide you on renewing your Drivers License.

How to make a home made Charcoal Dehumidifier

Summer is officially over and the rainy season is just around the corner.  Flooding is a hassle and drying clothes outside could be very challenging.  During this time our home becomes very humid inside and sometimes molds form.  Molds not only destroy clothes and furniture, it also poses some heath concerns such as nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation.  To reduce the humidity inside our home I decided to shop around for a dehumidifier.