There is something about the first fall in a home that makes everything feel a little more real. The temperatures drop, the days get shorter, the heat comes on for the first time, and suddenly you begin noticing things you may not have thought much about during the summer. How drafty is that back door? Where do the leaves collect? Does the basement stay dry when the weather changes? And when exactly are you supposed to turn off the outdoor water? For first-time homeowners esp