Home Trends of 2021
While home trends are good indicators of what is popular and worthwhile investing time and money in, they can go out of style in one to five years. The endgame is to refresh your home both inside and out while… Read More »
Rain Chains
Is a Rain Chain Right for Your Home?
While downspouts play an important role in a gutter system, ensuring rainwater is guided away from the foundation, they really aren’t all that attractive. In recent years, rain chains have become a viable alternative to downpipes. Aesthetically pleasing to look… Read More »
Rain Chains and Downspouts
A rain chain goes beyond basic functionality. While it serves the same purpose as a downspout, rain chains create an esthetic appeal to your home’s exterior. Not only is a rain chain visually appealing, it also incorporates the sense of… Read More »
Tips for Buying a Rain Chain
A rain chain, originally from Japan, is an elegant way to replace the downspout, turning something merely functional into an attractive focal point. Rain chains, like downspouts, channel rain water from the roof to the ground. If a rain chain… Read More »
Rain Chains 101
Originating from Japan, kusari doi or rain chains have been around for hundreds of years. Collecting and carrying rain water away from the roof, the rain chain directed it into a barrel, pool or pond where it could be used… Read More »
Rain Chains vs. Downspouts
Rain chains are an appealing alternative to the standard downspout. They not only serve a functional purpose by drawing water away from the roof and channeling it into the ground, rain chains give your home a unique appearance that’s as… Read More »
Using Rain Chains as a Decorative Element
Rain chains are often chosen as a viable alternative to the traditional downspout because, in addition to their functional purpose, they have the added advantage of being pleasing to the eye. Using rain chains as a decorative element adds value… Read More »
