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 ...

Managing the rain that falls on your roof may not be the sexiest aspect of home maintenance, but it's among the most necessary. The very name "gutter" calls to mind murky stormwater traveling through ...

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, ...

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 ...

With the wet season upon us, gutters soon will fill with rainwater from rooftops. Downspouts help channel the water collected in the gutters down to the ground level and away from foundations.

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 ...

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 ...

FUNCTIONAL DESIGN: The Decorative Dragonfly Rain Chain has a standard length of 3 feet. Water cascades down the cups to create a soothing sound. STYLISH APPEARANCE: The beautiful and stylish rain ...

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 ...

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 ...