Every week for the past three summers, I’ve kicked a footlong tube of curved white aluminum into a bush while hustling by with my lawn mower. It’s a ritual. I punt the thing into the bush. The bush ...

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 ...

Rain chains make wonderful gifts for gardeners, offering something that will create a natural water feature in the yard, while also collecting rainwater to use around the garden. Fall is also the ...

While downpipes are the norm for most roofs, a rain chain is a decorative alternative that can be a stylish addition to your home’s exterior. Rain (or drain) chains typically hang down from the ...

Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

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 ...