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2. 7 Landscaping Tips That Can Help Keep Water Out of Your ...

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   Downspouts (or rain chains) can also channel H2O into rain barrels. Not only do the barrels help prevent water from seeping into the foundation, but they also have the added bonus of allowing you ...

3. Rain chain - Wikipedia

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   Rain chain with copper cups. Rain chains (Japanese: 鎖樋, kusari-toi or kusari-doi, [1] literally "chain-gutter") are alternatives to a downspout. They are widely used in Japan. Their purpose is largely decorative, to make a water feature out of the transport of rainwater from the guttering downwards to a drain or to a storage container ...

4. Sustainable drainage system - Wikipedia

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   Downspout disconnection is a form of green infrastructure that separates roof downspouts from the sewer system and redirects roof water runoff into permeable surfaces. [14] It can be used for storing stormwater or allowing the water to penetrate the ground. Downspout disconnection is especially beneficial in cities with combined sewer systems.

5. Rain garden - Wikipedia

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   Existing gardens can be adapted to perform like rain gardens by adjusting the landscape so that downspouts and paved surfaces drain into existing planting areas. Even though existing gardens have loose soil and well-established plants, they may need to be augmented in size and/or with additional, diverse plantings to support a higher ...

6. Leader head - Wikipedia

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   Copper Leader Head at Penn's Quadrangle, Philadelphia 1894 Copper Leader at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Philadelphia. The purpose of a leader head is to help transfer excess water from the roof onto downspouts, thus preventing the gutters from overflowing and water washing over the walls, which is a common occurrence in areas susceptible to heavy rain cycles.

7. 24 Easy Heart-Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Make for Busy Mornings

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   These overnight oats are filled with classic Black Forest cake flavors. From the rich chocolaty oats to the sweet, dark cherry yogurt base, it feels like having dessert for breakfast in the best ...