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 ...

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 ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- With the cold-weather season upon us, gutters soon will fill with rainwater or snowmelt from rooftops. Downspouts help channel the water collected in the gutters down to the ground ...

Forget clunky downpipes, jump on the rainscaping garden trend and use rain chains to guide rainwater from your roof to the ground. ‘Rain chains are living sculptures – both functional and beautiful – ...

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 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...