If your home has a chimney, plumbing vent, or another opening through the roof, fall is a good time to check those areas. Because when you start running the heat regularly this season, the last thing you want to find is a water stain that was not there a few weeks...

Homeowners are typically spending more time outdoors in summer; as a result, any exterior problems can be more easily seen. Faded siding, warped panels, cracks, moisture damage, and rising cooling costs often stand out more during this time of year. In Maryland,...