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 ...

Our 2023 Idea House builder, Mary Hatcliff, says that this new trend is like jewelry for your house. During any home improvement project, homeowners, builders, and designers have to walk the line ...

When it comes to adding charm and functionality to outdoor spaces, rain chain ideas are a design feature that perfectly ...

Rains have finally come to Northern California, leading to widespread jubilation among residents who were starting to worry about drought, but along with rain comes a perennial winter issue: managing ...

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 ...

Replacing your downspout could improve both the aesthetics and the ecology of your outdoor space—but there are some things to consider before you do. If you’ve been browsing design trends for 2024, ...

The wood cladding on this rain barrel at the Victoria Educational Garden keeps algae from growing by blocking the light. It’s also very attractive In the last few years, we’ve experienced some extreme ...

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 ...

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 ...