Nice looking barrel. Having 2 ways to access the water is great. Routed overflow from back into the piece of gutter I cut off to install barrel and directed into existing drain. Just happened to have an extra Down-Spout to make the "S". Also, Drilled a few hole in the planter section and put screen over them to allow it to drain into barrel. It really isn't deep enough to plant anything in. Will put some decorative rocks there later.