Collection by Erika Heet

Rain Chains and Water Catchment Systems to Get You Ready for Spring

April showers may bring May flowers, but spring rain also offers an opportunity to maximize the storage of our most precious resource—water. The following rain chains show us how to conserve and capture rainwater in style.

A rain chain (kusari doi) provides an attractive alternative to the traditional rain spout.
A rain chain (kusari doi) provides an attractive alternative to the traditional rain spout.
The exterior of Neely and Kefalides’s house is punctuated with a bright red door.
The exterior of Neely and Kefalides’s house is punctuated with a bright red door.
The "Tippy Cup Rain Chain" teaches the children about water conservation.
The "Tippy Cup Rain Chain" teaches the children about water conservation.