If you find your guttering and downspouts are a bit of an eyesore, you can easily add a stunning water feature in place of one of your downpipes.

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 ...

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 ...

Have you been looking for innovative ways to repurpose old vintage teacups? Perhaps you've got a vast collection and some leftover ones that you'd like to put to good use. Well, with just a few tools ...

Downspouts ruining your curb appeal? These clever and budget-friendly fixes turn those ugly eyesores into features you'll actually want people to notice.

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, ...

Looking for something old that will be new to your outdoor living area? Something that is decorative and yet practical? And did we mention fun? If so, it's time to add a rain chain to your porch or ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you see a chain dangling from a house's gutter you might just assume it is a quirky piece garden decor, but they actually serve an important purpose. With April showers in full force, many will be ...