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 ...

A practical way to guide rainwater from your gutters straight to your garden, helping to hydrate plants, reduce runoff, and ...

Managing the rain that falls on your roof may not be the sexiest aspect of home maintenance, but it's among the most necessary. The very name "gutter" calls to mind murky stormwater traveling through ...

I have to admit, I didn't even know rain chains were a thing until recently, and now I'm kind of obsessed. How did I go this ...

Looking for something old that will be new to your outdoor living area? Something that is decorative and yet practical? And did we mention fun? If so, it's time to add a rain chain to your porch or ...

The trend for rain chain ideas is big news this year as part of making your garden more sustainable. It's one of the most innovative ways to collect precious rainfall water but it adds more than just ...

A heavy downpour can potentially cause soil erosion in the garden thereby depriving it of its natural mineral resources. While gutter downspouts might seem ideal for controlling rain water that runs ...

Rain chains, called kusari-doi, have been used for hundreds of years in Japan to channel rainwater off roofs. Make this one and place it near a deck or porch so you'll be able to watch -- but the real ...

w Make the rain chain by connecting the links to the hooks. The resulting length has to match the distance between the roof drainage gutter and the ground. You can either use just simple chain links ...

If you see a chain dangling from a house's gutter you might just assume it is a quirky piece garden decor, but they actually serve an important purpose. With April showers in full force, many will be ...