When the leaves of brown come tumbling down, it's September, the old song says. And for most of us, it's the same old song when it comes to cleaning out your gutters once or twice a year. Only this ...

If you don’t spend the money required to maintain your house properly now, you’ll pay dearly for it later. Caulking, grout, valve gaskets, clean drains and good plumbing are among your best defenses ...