The musical sound of water splashing from one cup into another adds personal style and serenity to the garden that a plain downspout just can't do. Rain chains channel water away from the house’s ...

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 ...

w Make the rain chain by connecting the links to the hooks. The resulting length has to match the distance between the roof drainage gutter and the ground. You can either use just simple chain links ...

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 ...

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 ...