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 ...

Our 2023 Idea House builder, Mary Hatcliff, says that this new trend is like jewelry for your house. During any home improvement project, homeowners, builders, and designers have to walk the line ...

FARGO — Rain gauges come in all different shapes and sizes, but the StormTRACKER rain gauge has four parts: a funnel, a measuring tube, a 4-inch diameter overflow tube and this mounting bracket. Where ...

Today's story comes from a long-time viewer. He set up two rain gauges side-by-side but measured a different amount of rain in each. He wanted to know which one is accurate and how to choose a good ...

We’ve already seen quite a bit of rain this morning, and more is expected this week. This simple project can be done with simple things around the house. First carefully cut the water bottle about 1/4 ...

With the recent rounds of rain and storms that we’ve seen in South Central Texas, area rainfall totals have been very important as we try to combat the drought! In order to get the most accurate ...

Thunder rumbles, lightning flashes, rain rattles against the window. It certainly feels as though you won’t need to water the garden tomorrow. But are you sure? “Rain can be deceiving,” said Sharon ...

Tom Robinson’s backyard rain gauge is a character in its own right. Every time it rains in Central Austin, the weather device better known by its nickname Mr. Rain Gauge — or should we say nom de ...

The rain gauge is one of the oldest weather instruments in history. Discover how its design and uses have transformed over the years. WTKR NEWS 3 — You might have one sitting in your yard, but have ...

Viewer-submitted photo of a rain gauge. (KSAT Connect) (KSAT) The end of January has brought an active pattern, with several rounds of rain and storms. Area rainfall totals have been very important as ...