Rain chains are the worst kept secret in garden design. These ingenious pieces of old Japanese tradition have been revitalized as a beautiful, earthquake-proof method of managing rainwater. However, ...

When installed correctly, these decorative alternatives to traditional downspouts can conserve water, reduce erosion and add an aesthetically pleasing feature to your home ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...