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: ...

Many cities are now requiring builders to create water catchment systems to prevent erosion and improve water quality. One way for the homeowner to do this is to build rain gardens on their property.

Where does rain water from your roof go? If you have gutters, they capture rain water. The captured water flows into a downspout and either disperses into the ground or is carried via pipes to a storm ...

Whew! At last we are getting some serious rain in the north state this season. We all agree that rainwater is precious — so why do we try so hard to move it off our property? On city and suburban lots ...

Knowing how a rain chain works is key to getting the most from this practical yet decorative alternative to a downspout. They are attached to gutters and eaves, and work by channelling rainwater into ...

There’s nothing quite like having a garden in your backyard. You get tomatoes with flavor. Fresh herbs are easy. If you’d like to go crazy, you can always grow a gigantic pumpkin. But there’s a ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The next time there's a rain storm, stand outside in a protected area and look at how much water falls from the roof of your house. It's buckets and buckets full - water you can ...

Gene Kelly would probably not be remembered as well for his part in "Singing in the Rain" if the movie set had been equipped with rain gutters. When it comes to the place you live, the last thing ...

A rock pathway directs water from the gutter on this home to the native plants in a garden designed by landscaper Carrie Dubberley. Carrie Dubberley Taylor Kirkland loves his creek-side property in ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I keep getting rain falling over my gutters, although I clean them every year. Any ideas? — Gloria B. Chesterfield A • Join ...

These green spaces manage stormwater, filter pollutants, cool cities, and bring back biodiversity—proving that climate solutions can be both practical and beautiful In recent years, flooding has ...