If you live in Maryland, you know the beauty of fall can be breathtaking, and short-lived. The same trees that paint our neighborhoods in reds and golds also create one of the most overlooked home maintenance headaches: leaves on the roof. They seem harmless at first....

You know the drill: the AC runs non-stop, your upstairs feels like a greenhouse, and your energy bill? It spikes faster than the temperature. If your home just can’t stay cool no matter how low you set the thermostat the real problem might be sitting right above you:...