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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our weekly words often evoke reader response. Such is the case with our past two columns. Although we disagree with these readers' viewpoints, they contain insights that may be worth consideration.

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: ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...