Rain gutters take a lot of abuse: rushing water during rainstorms, exposure to weather extremes, heavy loads of snow in the coldest climes, clogs of fallen leaves, and the general ravages of time.

Leaky gutters aren't a problem that anyone wants to deal with, but sadly, they're not going to mend themselves. The good news is that you can learn how to fix a leaky gutter and get it working ...

1. Clean area with a wire brush or abrasive paper. Wipe area with solvent and allow to dry. Cut a patch to cover the area plus 50mm all around if using fibreglass, 50mm longer for a metal patch. See ...

Dear James: My house has old white aluminum gutters. They look terrible, but they leak at just two seams. Is it possible to seal those leaky seams and paint the aluminum gutter with a fresh white coat ...