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 ...

Drill 1/8-in. holes through the splash guard and the gutter. You can find these precut gutter splash guards (about $3) in brown and white aluminum at a home center, but you could easily make your own ...