Downspouts are a necessary element to guide rainwater from the gutter to the ground. And though functional, downspouts are not know for their aesthetic value and often detract from the architectural ...

Installing a rain chain on your home, garden shed, or garage is a fantastic, practical upgrade for the fall season. Beyond their utility, they transform the sound of a seasonal downpour into a calming ...

Rain chains are the worst kept secret in garden design. These ingenious pieces of old Japanese tradition have been revitalized as a beautiful, earthquake-proof method of managing rainwater. However, ...

Avoiding a flooded basement–and saving Puget Sound–could be as simple as putting in a rain garden The rain gushing from downspouts this time of year can seem like water torture for local residents, as ...

I searched online to get some rain chain inspiration. There were lots of ideas, mostly using copper, which is rather expensive. While shopping at my local Goodwill, I happened upon these five ...

Rain chains aren’t common in Hawaii but they’ve graced home exteriors in Japan for centuries, used to channel rainwater from rooftops into barrels for home use. They’re available in other fun styles ...