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 ...

If you’re looking for a way for your dog to roam around and get more exercise but kennels and fences aren’t in your budget, an outdoor dog chain is your next best option. These days, outdoor dog ...

Looking to add a unique and functional feature to your garden? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install a rain chain that also functions as a solar-powered fountain. It’s a simple upgrade that ...

With their visual appeal and various styles, rain chains can be a statement piece in your garden decor. They're also functional, guiding rainwater runoff where it needs to go while producing a ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...