The majority of rainwater harvesting tools require a downspout, but these methods make it possible without needing to use ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the rain ready to bear down on us in the coming months, let’s talk about an exterior home feature that incorporates rain. What’s the point of rain gutters on a home? Nearly every home has them, ...

Water is the enemy of all homes—a little over one-fifth of insurance claims involve water damage, and not only from a broken pipe or a leaking toilet. Just about any aspect of your living space can be ...

Our weekly words often evoke reader response. Such is the case with our past two columns. Although we disagree with these readers' viewpoints, they contain insights that may be worth consideration.

Simple rain chains are destructive to your home. Here’s why… The roof, flashings, gutters and downspouts on your home all play different but important roles in shedding and controlling rainwater off ...