Photos by Gail
There are rain boots, and then there are rain boots with attitude. Spotted on the subway platform after a day of relentless downpours in New York City, this pair glossy Bubblegum-Pink Boots managed to turn a dreary, waterlogged commute into a fashion moment. At first glance they look like classic rubber rain boots, but then you notice the unexpected detail — a chunky heel. Rain gear, but make it chic. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Stylish Pink Rain Boots
Flooding can present a major problem for the outside of your home. Unfortunately, many estates haven’t properly accounted for extreme weather, so when it pours, your home’s foundation, driveway, and perimeter can be exposed to water damage.
Thankfully, there’s plenty you can do about it, and one of the most important aspects is the paving materials you choose for your outdoor spaces. In this article, you’ll learn about four of the best choices if you’re routinely victim of heavy rainfall.
Continue reading Struggling With Flooding? Here Are Four Types of Paving That Can Help You
Gutters play a crucial role in preventing water damage to properties. They redirect rainwater away from your property, preventing erosion, foundation damage, and leaks. With its frequent heavy rains, Houston’s stormy weather can overwhelm standard gutter systems. This makes choosing the right gutter style crucial for effective water management.
Continue reading How Box-Style Gutters Handle Heavy Rainfall in Houston’s Stormy Weather
Not an Oil Painting: Flowering Tree in The Rain (All Photos By Gail)
We haven’t had much of a winter in NYC, but that doesn’t mean I’m not looking forward to spring! In fact, the siting of 14th street’s first flowering tree of the season made me think back to May of 2019, when my pal Jamie and I made plans to attend the annual Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The fact that it happened to be pouring down rain that day did not dampen our adventurous spirits!
Continue reading Ten Flowers Photographed in the Rain
Not My Broken Suitcase, But an Incredible Simulation
Baggage (mis)handlers at various airports across the country have finally managed to totally fuck the locks on my very expensive suitcase due to the constant re-opening and incorrect re-closing of my bag, necessitated by the endless “Security checks” that go on when you travel these days and have to check luggage. It was especially exciting when all of my shit fell out onto the rain-soaked pavement as I got into my cab at LaGuardia. Thanks, assholes.
