Forget clunky downpipes, jump on the rainscaping garden trend and use rain chains to guide rainwater from your roof to the ground. ‘Rain chains are living sculptures – both functional and beautiful – ...

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 ...

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 ...