Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our 2023 Idea House builder, Mary Hatcliff, says that this new trend is like jewelry for your house. During any home improvement ...

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 ...

Knowing how a rain chain works is key to getting the most from this practical yet decorative alternative to a downspout. They are attached to gutters and eaves, and work by channelling rainwater into ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Replacing your downspout could improve both the aesthetics and the ecology of your outdoor space—but there are some things to ...

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 ...

Rain chains, or kusari-doi in Japanese, represent design’s holiest of grails — a utility both functional and beautiful. Historically found hanging on temples and homes throughout Japan, rain chains ...

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 ...

We used 10 2-inch aluminum funnels spaced about every 8 to 10 inches on an 8-foot length of galvanized chain. Drill 2 holes in opposite sides of the funnel rim to take the cross-bar bolt. Center the ...