5 Best Rain Chains that Work even in Heavy Rain (Buying Guide Included)
When I started doing my research on rain chains, I quickly realized I needed one that does well in heavy rain or torential downpours. After all, I live in Florida and we get rain every single afternoon during the summer months. For the purpose of this post I really wanted you to get a sense […]
What Are Downspout Splash Blocks And Why Every Home Needs Them
Why is it so imperative that your gutters have a downspout splash block at the end of them? A splash block is an important but ignored component of a rain gutter system. In order to improve the efficiency of your rain gutters, rain gutter accessories count and the splash block is no different. A splash […]
How to Keep Mosquitos and Algae out of your Rain Barrel for Good
Rain barrels are my favorite way of saving rainwater. But these water barrels attract a lot of unwanted growth including algae and mosquitos. To keep yourself and your family safe from bites and germs, you need to take care of your rain barrels. I know, especially living down here in Florida, how hard it can […]
Cleaning & Winterizing Your Rain Barrel
As the season is changing, and you no longer have to worry about mosquitos and algae in your rain barrels, I bet you must be cleaning around the house. While you are at it, don’t forget to clean and winterize your rain barrels the right way. You can enhance life and functionality by caring for […]
Copper Gutters and Downspouts
Everything You Need to Know about Copper Rain Gutters and Downspouts Have you been noticing a rising trend in copper gutters and downspouts among homeowners. Ever since I have started researching rain gutters, I have been amazed by the variety of options and the wide range of accessories available on the market. Copper gutters caught […]
Repurpose Rain Gutters – 10 Creative Ways
Hello Fellow Rain Gutter Enthusiasts, After writing some posts about keeping your rain gutters clean by installing a leaf guard, I figured it was time to get creative. Today, I am going to share some really creative ways that you can use to repurpose your rain gutters. Yep, I bet you never thought of that. […]
DIY Gutter Cleaning
Cleaning your gutters is a very daunting chore and it is not a surprise that most homeowners dread the task. I know for years my husband and I didn’t have gutters on our house but now that we do, we are constantly cleaning them. Of course, putting together this site and sharing all that I’m […]
Gutter Leaf Guard – The Ultimate Gutter Protection
One of things that my husband, who is a home inspector here in Florida, sees all the time are dirty rain gutters filled with leaves. Cleaning your rain gutters and keeping them unclogged is an essential part of home ownership and shouldn’t be overlooked. One of the best preventative measures you can take to keep […]
What are the Best Rain Barrels on the Market
The best rain barrel for me may not be the best rain barrel for you. There are so many factors to take into consideration. I actually did a pretty extensive post on how to pick the right rain barrel for you that you might want to check out before laying down the money for one. […]
Choosing a Rain Barrel That is Right For You
Choosing a Rain Barrel is not as simple as buying the one that looks good or you think may work. In my quest to pick the rain barrel that works best for my wants and needs I went on a little bit of a research journey to find that perfect one. What I found are […]