The Smithsonian’s cistern, built in 1847, measures 9 feet in diameter and plunges 30 feet deep. That’s enough room to store ...

Cisterns are large water storage tanks similar to rain barrels. Like rain barrels, they are designed to collect rainwater from your rooftop and store it for later use. Unlike a standard rain ...

Condensation - by now it’s something you’re probably sick of seeing. If you’re like us at Ideal Home then you’ll always be on the hunt for ways to prevent it and luckily for you, experts ...

The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's largest surviving Byzantine cistern and one of its most unique historic sites. Constructed in 532 for Justinian I, this sprawling underground water reservoir ...