{"id":7913,"date":"2023-01-23T14:22:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T19:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fromh2h.com\/?p=7913"},"modified":"2024-12-03T20:55:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T01:55:03","slug":"rain-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/rain-chains\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Rain Chain? And How Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wgPostSummary\">I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ve seen those picturesque rain chains hanging in someone&#8217;s garden, but do you ever wonder what the point of them is? Those chains are more than just decoration. They&#8217;re a functional replacement for a downspout and we&#8217;ll show you why so many homeowners are adding them to their gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" data-pin-description=\"Rain chains are a great alternative to downspouts that provide drainage but look more like a water feature. Find out how to install them, the basins used to catch the rain and lots of other rain chain garden ideas. #fromhousetohome #rainchains #gardeningtips #gardenideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains.jpg\" alt=\"The ultimate guide to rain chains\" class=\"wp-image-36073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-1000x1500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I actually don&#8217;t remember where I first saw a rain chain, but I do remember that I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So now I have one at the front of my house&nbsp;and one at the back. And I&#8217;m plotting to get some more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although rain chains are becoming more popular, I still get a lot of people asking me what it is when they see it on my house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I thought I would write about my personal experience with them in case you have questions, too.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id7913_ef65eb-2a .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id7913_ef65eb-2a .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id7913_ef65eb-2a .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id7913_ef65eb-2a .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Some of the images below are provided by houzz.com and cannot be pinned due to their copyright restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"purpose\">What is a rain chain?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain with water running down with a Japanese house in the background\" class=\"wp-image-36041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-9-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\u963f\u90e8 \u7d14\u4e5f &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rain chains&nbsp;originated in&nbsp;Japan (where they are known as Kusari-doi). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There, they have been used for hundreds of years to direct and collect the water from the roofs of buildings (like this Japanese temple). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And they continue to perform that same function in modern gardens today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do they work?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/180790\/debora-carl-landscape-design-contemporary-landscape-san-diego\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Contemporary landscape with a rain chain by debora carl landscape design\" class=\"wp-image-8041\" style=\"width:720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-420x559.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-480x639.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-320x426.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-170x226.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/contemporary-landscape-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/180790\/debora-carl-landscape-design-contemporary-landscape-san-diego\" target=\"_blank\">Contemporary Landscape<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/deboracarl\/debora-carl-landscape-design\" target=\"_blank\">debora carl landscape design<\/a> (from houzz.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rain chains are a functional alternative for the gutter downspouts on your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you install them by removing the downspout and attaching the rain chain to the gutter where the downspout used to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then when it rains, the rainwater flows off the roof into the gutter system and  onto the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chain loops guide the water down into a drain, basin or barrel that either redirects or collects the runoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why use a rain chain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think rain chains are so much more than just a replacement for a downspout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here&#8217;s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 | They are functional and decorative<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/5531024\/Summit-craftsman-exterior-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Rain chains are a great alternative to downspouts that provide drainage but look more like a water feature. Find out how to install them, the basins used to catch the rain and lots of other rain chain garden ideas. #fromhousetohome #rainchains #gardeningtips #gardenideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain on a Craftsman Exterior by Laura Livingston Landscapes\" class=\"wp-image-8043\" style=\"width:720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-420x559.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-480x639.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-320x426.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-170x226.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-exterior-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/5531024\/Summit-craftsman-exterior-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Craftsman Exterior<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/lauralivingston\/laura-livingston-landscapes\" target=\"_blank\">Laura Livingston Landscapes<\/a> (from houzz.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first reason to hang a rain chain is that it looks so much better than a traditional gutter downspout. It adds some decoration to your house in addition to being functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And they are available in a lot of different styles and patinas so you can find one that suits the architecture of your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 | They sound pretty when it rains<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-11407 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain links with water flowing down them\" class=\"wp-image-11407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/diy-rain-chain-35-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Second, rain chains sound really pretty when the water is flowing down them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You never get that annoying dripping noise that sometimes happens with downspouts when the water hits the bottom of the spout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 | Rain chains are a low-maintenance water feature<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/1823683\/Hollonbeck-House-modern-exterior-atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Rain chains are a great alternative to downspouts that provide drainage but look more like a water feature. Find out how to install them, the basins used to catch the rain and lots of other rain chain garden ideas. #fromhousetohome #rainchains #gardeningtips #gardenideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain on a modern house by Rawlings Design, Inc.\" class=\"wp-image-8037\" style=\"width:720px;height:1083px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-266x400.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-420x632.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-360x541.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-480x722.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-320x481.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-170x256.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-200x301.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-exterior-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/1823683\/Hollonbeck-House-modern-exterior-atlanta\" target=\"_blank\">Modern Exterior<\/a> by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/rawlingsdesign\/rawlings-design-inc\" target=\"_blank\">Rawlings Design, Inc.<\/a> (from houzz.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Third, you get a water feature in your garden that doesn&#8217;t require any maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no pump to clean, no checking to make sure the water hasn&#8217;t run down, and nothing to empty in the winter. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that&#8217;s my kind of water feature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 | They turn into an ice sculpture<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8047 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains.jpg\" alt=\"A frozen rain chain hanging from the corner of a house\" class=\"wp-image-49889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-1000x1333.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-420x560.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-170x227.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rain-chains-200x267.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fourth, rain chains even look nice in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t get too many icy, snowy winter days here in South Carolina, but it sure looks pretty when we do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you take rain chains down in winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a colder climate that receives a lot of snow and ice, you may want to remove the rain chain for the winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weight of the chain with the ice can cause damage to your gutters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"work\">Do rain chains work in heavy rain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I installed my first rain chain, I wasn&#8217;t sure if it would work as well as the downspout. Especially since we get some pretty heavy rainfalls in this part of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that I have had it for a few years, I can say that rain chains work just as well as the downspout did, even when there&#8217;s a heavy water flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually I would go one step further and say that it&#8217;s better&#8230;I have a big tree in my front yard and the downspout always used to get clogged with tree leaves. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That never happens now. The leaves just fall through the hole to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about high winds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I also haven&#8217;t had any problems with my rain chains in high winds. (And the weather we get that produces those heavy rain storms also tends to create some windy conditions). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think they are close enough to the house that they are protected from the wind. Especially since I have some plants and bushes growing in those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are worried about them getting blown around, you can attach the bottom of the chain to the basin or the ground with a hook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types\">What types of rain chains are there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main styles of rain chain: links and cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Link style rain chains<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain in a Japanese garden \" class=\"wp-image-36014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-1000x1500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-8-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Anthony Brown &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The simplest rain chains are literally just a chain that the water runs down like the one in this Japanese garden.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7913_ae3674-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7913_ae3674-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7913_ae3674-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7913_ae3674-eb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7913_ae3674-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id7913_ae3674-eb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id7913_ae3674-eb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7913_61955f-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7913_61955f-2f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Shop link styles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These are a few of my favorite traditional link style rain chains. 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\"\";\r\n\t<\/script>\r\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cup style rain chains<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8066 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain cup with hole in the bottom\" class=\"wp-image-8066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChain-2-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Slightly fancier versions have pails or cups with holes in the bottom that guide  water down the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These curved objects are suspended every 6 inches to a foot and catch the water as it flows down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This slows down the water flow and causes pretty tinkling sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2.jpg\" alt=\"Many different types of rain chains hanging in front of a wall\" class=\"wp-image-36017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-2-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Jacquie Klose &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With their increase in popularity, cup style rain chains are now available in all kinds of shapes, colors and link styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you should be able to find one that suits your design aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7913_9e0591-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7913_9e0591-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7913_9e0591-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7913_9e0591-bf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7913_9e0591-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id7913_9e0591-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7913_db9b82-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7913_db9b82-98 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Shop cup styles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of my favorite cup styles. (Yes, there&#8217;s even one that looks like a wine glass!)  Click the image to find out more about them. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"shopr_grid nopin\"><div id=\"shopr_mosaic_623875386\" class=\"shopr_mosaic shopr_click_counter \"><div class=\"shopr_product shopr_category_unique-rain-chains\"><a href=\"https:\/\/on.ltk.com\/+6tQL_kUUMUXJxnloYuJgnA?__cid=1151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><div class=\"shopr_product_img_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/product-images-cdn.liketoknow.it\/S.6IscFe4qn87soXKUgnJzmPnJZ.spt8wmEUTqaHkW.zEToTXnTiHCWCo6guHPUMrvbvtTlp5WB__Nl99A2MGWwf6fI66FBB8SrACw4UpAlcilXmZdTTWH5yUVKyWBHbf0rjROTFbF_lZMESIiYRIDkFXC8bo6oXvYGHMufkFp6zwP67C2AbroOOTGut0e_BXCqmRByIBqNbidkXoTejaolMud87cZ5C88y21j3QPVQ.uKTHHO3zc.qa7gsUhD_GKNIi8pYLGekkTbF_ESSYj.MFeOhuqv4E5HbLo0EYm9Q97hhvL9ohwhSuN.Rw5gww?v=2&amp;max&amp;height=0&amp;width=430\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" class=\"skip-lazy nopin\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"shopr_product shopr_category_unique-rain-chains\"><a 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class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"made-of\">What are rain chains made of?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain.jpg\" alt=\"Copper rain chain with water running down it\" class=\"wp-image-36060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-265x400.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-720x1087.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-700x1057.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-1017x1536.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-1357x2048.jpg 1357w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-600x906.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-1000x1510.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-650x981.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-420x634.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-360x544.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-480x725.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-320x483.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-170x257.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-200x302.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9MikeFusaro &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Traditional rain chains are made of pure copper, which turns into a beautiful tarnished green color as it ages.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7913_b6766d-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7913_b6766d-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7913_b6766d-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id7913_b6766d-1e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7913_b6766d-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id7913_b6766d-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id7913_b6766d-1e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7913_db945c-c2 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J5dzeR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/01\/monarch-rain-chain.jpg\" alt=\"hammered aluminum rain chain\" class=\"wp-image-43295\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7913_757a11-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7913_757a11-6d inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p> However, they are also available in other metals such as stainless steel and aluminum (like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J5dzeR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">this one<\/a>*).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since these metals doesn&#8217;t rust or oxidize, the rain chain will always be this color. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/126204\/Greenlake-Custom-Home-craftsman-entry-seattle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Rain chains are a great alternative to downspouts that provide drainage but look more like a water feature. Find out how to install them, the basins used to catch the rain and lots of other rain chain garden ideas. #fromhousetohome #rainchains #gardeningtips #gardenideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry.jpg\" alt=\"Craftsman entry with purple rain chain by Ventana Construction LLC\" class=\"wp-image-8044\" style=\"width:720px;height:959px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-420x559.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-480x639.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-320x426.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-170x226.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/craftsman-entry-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/126204\/Greenlake-Custom-Home-craftsman-entry-seattle\" target=\"_blank\">Craftsman Entry<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/ventanaconstruction\/ventana-construction-llc\" target=\"_blank\">Ventana Construction LLC<\/a> (from houzz.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Or if you love color as much as I do, you can go for a powder-coated one like this fabulous purple version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottom\">What do you put at the bottom of a rain chain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you may be wondering what happens to the water when it gets to the bottom of the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A basin, barrel or French drain is the best way to catch water runoff from a rain chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 | Rain chain basin<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J9H5A3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/01\/rain-chain-basin.jpg\" alt=\"blue rain chain basin surrounded by plants\" class=\"wp-image-43296\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A rain chain basin (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J9H5A3\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">like this one<\/a>*) is a large bowl usually made out of cement or metal that catches the water at the bottom of the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They often have a loop in the center where you can attach the end of the rain chain to prevent it from moving around too much.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain basin\" class=\"wp-image-36033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-266x400.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-720x1082.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-700x1052.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-600x902.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-1000x1503.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-650x977.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-420x631.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-360x541.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-480x721.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-320x481.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-4-200x301.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9wovelove &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A ceramic or cement jar at the bottom of the chain can also be used to accomplish the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these options look very pretty, they aren&#8217;t always big enough to hold all of the water if you have a heavy rain storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you&#8217;ll need to make sure there is a way for the overflow to drain properly if you do get too much water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And most ceramic jars will only work in areas that don&#8217;t freeze in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 | Rain barrel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6.jpg\" alt=\"Rain barrel on a deck\" class=\"wp-image-36046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-1000x1500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/rain-chains-6-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I use plastic rain barrels to catch the water runoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rain barrels usually come with a faucet and hose attachment at the bottom of the barrel. That way the water can be used on the garden or just drained away from the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ones I have look like large urns so they blend in with my outdoor decor (I did spray paint <a aria-label=\"this one (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WeUvS1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">this one<\/a>* off-white to make it match better). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 | French drain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3.jpg\" alt=\"A chain draining into a rock-covered french drain\" class=\"wp-image-36035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-720x1079.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-700x1049.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-600x899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-1000x1498.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-650x974.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-420x629.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-360x539.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-480x719.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-320x479.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/what-is-a-rain-chain-3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9linjerry &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also build a large basin (or french drain) into the ground. This catches the water and lets it drain away from the house. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will often see these covered in river rocks and pebbles so that they blend in with their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/97168\/Sunol-Landscape-modern-landscape-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"540\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-description=\"Rain chains are a great alternative to downspouts that provide drainage but look more like a water feature. Find out how to install them, the basins used to catch the rain and lots of other rain chain garden ideas. #fromhousetohome #rainchains #gardeningtips #gardenideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain draining into the ground in a modern landscape by Huettl Landscape Architecture\" class=\"wp-image-8049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-400x288.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-720x518.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-700x504.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-600x432.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-650x468.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-420x302.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-360x259.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-480x346.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-320x230.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-170x122.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-200x144.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/modern-landscape-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/97168\/Sunol-Landscape-modern-landscape-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Modern Landscape <\/a>by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/huettl-landscape\/huettl-landscape-architecture\" target=\"_blank\">Huettl Landscape Architecture<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are replacing a downspout that drains underground, you could leave the existing drain in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then make sure that the rain chain is positioned above the drain pipe so that the water flows to the right spot. &nbsp;You may need to make a downward sloping funnel around the hole to catch any water&nbsp;that splashes outside of the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Or anchor the bottom of the chain to the ground so that it doesn&#8217;t have as much movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 | Water feature<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Rain chains are a great alternative to downspouts that provide drainage but look more like a water feature. Find out how to install them, the basins used to catch the rain and lots of other rain chain garden ideas. #fromhousetohome #rainchains #gardeningtips #gardenideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain.jpg\" alt=\"Rain Chain Water Fountain by Phyliss Warman\" class=\"wp-image-8046\" style=\"width:720px;height:1223px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain-236x400.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain-420x713.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain-360x611.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain-320x544.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain-170x289.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain-200x340.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/02\/rainChainFountain-177x300.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> via phylliswarman.com (site no longer available) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, some people get really creative and make a whole decorative water feature out of the run off from their rain chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installation\">Rain chain installation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-8063\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket.jpg\" alt=\"The V-shaped rain chain bracket\" class=\"wp-image-8063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracket-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rain chains are actually very easy to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first setup step is to disconnect the down spout.  Undoing&nbsp;the screws that are holding the down spout in place is probably the hardest part of the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most&nbsp;come with a bracket that looks like a V with tails.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-8062\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave.jpg\" alt=\"A rain chain bracket in the gutter\" class=\"wp-image-8062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainBracketInEave-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place this bracket into the eave trough with the V coming down through the hole where the downspout used to be. &nbsp;(Sorry for the dirty eaves&#8230;I haven&#8217;t done the spring clean up yet!)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8065 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached.jpg\" alt=\"Rain chain hooked onto the bracket in the gutter\" class=\"wp-image-8065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/RainChainAttached-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hook the first rung of the chain to the V portion of the bracket. &nbsp;You&#8217;re done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details or to learn how to use a rain chain installation kit, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/how-to-install-a-rain-chain\/\" class=\"ek-link\">how to install a rain chain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buy\">Where to buy one?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rain chains are available for purchase in many garden centers and nurseries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However they are becoming so popular that you can buy them in lots of places online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amazon has hundreds of styles you can choose from (<a aria-label=\"check them out HERE (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/recommends\/rain-chains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">check them out HERE<\/a>*).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can find them at Home Depot (<a aria-label=\"HERE (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/hd-rain-chains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>)*.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even Walmart carries a decent selection (<a aria-label=\"HERE (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wmart-rain-chains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>)!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you make a rain chain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to spend much money on buying one, I have heard of people using standard steel chain (although I&#8217;m not sure it would have the same visual appeal).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/diy-rain-chain\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves.jpg\" alt=\"DIY rain chain with leaves\" class=\"wp-image-11408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-420x630.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/07\/rain-chain-with-leaves-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Or if you don&#8217;t mind a DIY project, you can learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/diy-rain-chain\/\" class=\"ek-link\">how to make a rain chain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that&#8217;s my guide of everything you need to know to add these beautiful drainage replacements to your garden. Hopefully you have found some rain chain inspiration for your own yard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other garden features you might like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/diy-rain-chain\/\">How to make a simple DIY copper link rain chain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/diy-leaf-rain-chain\/\">DIY leaf rain chain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/how-to-install-a-rain-chain\/\">How to install a rain chain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/add-water-to-your-garden\/\">Ways to add water to your garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/enhance-your-yard-with-garden-art\/\">Garden art ideas for your yard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have comments or questions on rain chains? &nbsp;Tell us in the section below.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<br\/><wg-pin-it><h4><span>Pin It So You Don't Forget It!<span><\/h4><\/wg-pin-it><br\/><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1184\" data-pin-description=\"Rain chains are a great alternative to downspouts that provide drainage but look more like a water feature. 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