Rain barrels, and rain collection in general, are illegal in some areas due to water rights restrictions. Before you start constructing your collection system, look online or contact your local government to see whether it's legal in your area. Use a hand drill to carefully drill a hole on the side of your garbage can, about 5 inches (13cm) from the bottom. This hole will be used for your spigot, so make sure to use a drill bit that's a little bit smaller than or the same size as the spigot. You'll use this spigot hole to extract water from the barrel, so make sure it's not so low that you can't slide a bucket or watering can under it. If you don't want to make a water barrel, you can also purchase one online or from a home improvement store. Slide a metal washer onto the screw end of the spigot, then fit a snug rubber washer on over the screws to prevent leakage. Apply a thick layer of waterproof sealant over the rubber washer, insert the spigot into the hole, and let it dry for as long as instructed on the package. Once the sealant is dried, secure it on the inside of the barrel by sliding on another rubber washer and metal washer. If you don't have waterproof sealant, you can also use watertight Teflon tape. Use a box cutter to cut the collection hole, and make it big enough to accommodate the water flow from your downspout. Place it near the side of the lid, following the curve, so it can fit comfortably against the wall of your house. Place the barrel under your downspout and make a mark on the lid for the hole location. Don't place it too close to the center of the lid; if your downspout is against the side of your house, there won't be enough room for you to place the hole directly under it. If the barrel collects a lot of rain, it'll need an overflow opening to release the extra water. Using your drill or box cutter, cut 1-2 smaller holes in the lid to accommodate this extra flow. If you want to collect the overflow water, build a second rain barrel. Run a short length of hose or PVC pipe from the second barrel to the overflow hole in the first barrel to allow the extra water to run through. Before you secure the garbage can lid, cut a large piece of landscaping fabric and place it over the entire opening. Cut it large enough that about 1 foot (30cm) of fabric sticks out over the can. Then, attach the lid to secure it in place. Landscaping fabric is made of a fine mesh, which will allow water to pass through while keeping out mosquitoes and other pests. You can buy it online or at home improvement stores. Now that your barrel is constructed, simply set it below your downspout to collect water. To make it more convenient to use, create a small platform of bricks or another solid, durable material and set the barrel on top. This will give you more room to fill up water cans or buckets of water. If you want to connect a hose to the spigot, raising the barrel up a bit will also give you more water pressure. If you use your water for gardening, you can pour it out of the spigot as-is. If you plan to use it for cooking, drinking, or cleaning, filter it first.
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure rain barrels are legal in your area before you start. Drill a hole near the bottom of a large plastic garbage can. Attach a spigot over the hole with waterproof sealant. Cut a hole in the lid to collect water from your home's downspout. Make a second hole to release overflow. Put landscaping fabric over the top to keep out pests. Place the barrel under your downspout to collect rainwater for a home or garden.

Alter your position so that you can swing your net into the cycle of a dragonfly's flight pattern. Move smoothly and carefully to avoid disturbing the dragonflies. Continue to keep your net concealed for as long as possible. (They can get spooked if they see a net.) If a dragonfly sees a net approaching, they are likely to change direction. To avoid this, swing at dragonflies from the rear. This means you will be moving your net in the same direction they are flying. It will likely take several tries to capture a dragonfly. Just try to have fun with the process! Use your hand to gather the net above where the dragonfly was collected. Place the gathered section above a wide-mouthed glass jar. Turn the net inside out to deposit the dragonfly in the jar, and replace the lid. Be sure to poke a few small holes in the lid ahead of time.
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One-sentence summary -- Move slowly and deliberately. Swing from behind. Transfer your dragonfly into a glass jar.

Even if you've grown up in a more casual environment where you usually call your friends' parents by their first names, you shouldn't assume that all older people are comfortable with that kind of informal title. Some elderly people may be more traditional, and prefer that you call them Mr./Mrs. So-and-So. Always ask what name they prefer you call them. Use sir or ma'am when you don't feel comfortable asking. If they ask you to call them by name, then respect their request and do so! Continuing calling them by something else would be disrespectful. People can often lose strength, balance, and agility as they age, which can make some everyday activities that we take for granted more difficult. Providing even the smallest assistance may help make their day a little easier, and demonstrate your respect in a courteous, thoughtful manner. It's always polite to hold the door open for the people behind you, but it can be especially helpful for older people with canes or walkers. When you're on public transportation, such as the subway, train, or bus, consider offering your seat to an elderly person, who might need to rest more than you. If you're at the store, offer to reach for items on shelves that might be too high or low for an older person to reach. You might also offer to carry an elderly person's bags to the car or unload their cart into the trunk. Older people usually don't move as quickly as they used to when they were younger, which means it can take them longer to do even the simplest of tasks, such as crossing the street. Be respectful by showing some patience when you encounter them instead of trying to hurry them along. If an elderly person is slow to get off the bus, subway, or elevator, or just walking down the street, don't push past them. Let them take their time, so they are comfortable and don't injure themselves. Don't huff and puff if an older person on line in front of you at a store takes a little longer to pay for their items. Instead, try to be understanding -- you might even offer to help by lifting items out of the cart or bagging groceries. While many elderly people do have health issues that require special assistance, some of them don't have these issues. Assuming that an older person has poor eyesight or hearing can be extremely condescending and make them feel self-conscious. If you're unsure whether an older person has a vision or hearing issue, just ask. Don't be rude about it. Don't ask outright "Do you have hearing issues?" Instead, try a gentler approach, such as: "Am I speaking too softly?"
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Call people sir or ma'am. Offer your help. Be patient. Don't assume they have disabilities.