If you're tired of looking at your ugly downspout, learn how to hide it for better drainage, curb appeal, and to protect your ...

There are many ways to make your home and garden more sustainable parts of your life, from adding solar panels to generate more of your own electricity to choosing plantings that need less water.

The majority of rainwater harvesting tools require a downspout, but these methods make it possible without needing to use ...

If you live in a townhouse or apartment with a tiny yard, one of those store-bought barrels will probably do the trick. In that case, there’s not much to know – most come with instructions and all the ...

Q. I need to bury downspout drainage pipes in my yard before the yard is seeded. Where is the best place to put them, and how deep should they be buried? What type of pipe do you like? How far away ...

To make sure that the harvested rainwater is safe for use, basic filtration systems should be installed. Use simple filters like mesh screens to remove debris from entering storage tanks. For ...

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 ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Rain gardens are more than just a beautiful touch to your yard. They are a way to manage and store water. "It's a depressed rain garden that allows water the ...