Los Angeles   •   Dogs and cats can’t brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.

If you’ve got your decor looking just about right but want that extra “wow” factor, consider painting interior doors.

For probably no reason beyond proximity on the calendar, Hanukkah and Christmas tend to get lumped together. Traditionally, the holidays actually have little in common.

Have you heard of Pinterest? If you are somewhat crafty (or want to be) then you know what I’m talking about. Pinterest is an online bulletin board that has idea after idea, after idea, after idea.

The parade of retro treats marches on. And this summer it seems the foodie hipster scene has declared shaved ice is the hot “new” old way to stay — and be — cool.

The parade of retro treats marches on. And this summer it seems the foodie hipster scene has declared shaved ice is the hot “new” old way to stay — and be — cool.

If you are a Stephen King fan you’ve probably already read his latest best-seller, “11-23-63, A Novel.” If you have passed on it because you associate his novels with scary horror stuff, you might want to take another look.

The 5K Foam Festival, similar to a mud run but using foam instead, will be May 19 at MacDonald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. The cost is $40.

The 5K Foam Festival, similar to a mud run but uses foam instead, will be May 19 at MacDonald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. The cost is $40.

For centuries, savvy gardeners used soap sprays to combat bugs.

Martha Stewart has suggested that this year's Christmas tree reflect the décor in my home. And I'll achieve that by putting our gifts under a dwarf Japanese pine.

The first-degree murder trial of Jeffrey Martinson is coming close to the end.

Jeffrey Martinson's defense attorney attempted this week to prove that the medical examiner who did the autopsy on his defendant's son's body in 2005 may not have been completely thorough in his examination.

Jeffrey Martinson's defense attorney attempted this week to prove that the medical examiner who did the autopsy on his defendant's son's body in 2005 may not have been completely thorough in his examination.

Having helped battle a number of brush fires in and around Mesa, Michael Rosette recalls inferno-like temperatures, visibility-limiting smoke and — at times — chaos.

Having helped battle a number of brush fires in and around Mesa, Michael Rosette recalls inferno-like temperatures, visibility-limiting smoke and — at times — chaos.

Chandler Fire Department crews are investigating a fire at Intel Corp. that has left seven people injured and forced the evacuation of several hundred employees.

Building and keeping muscle, our metabolically active tissue, is the key for long-term health, vitality, longevity and fat loss.

Building and keeping muscle, our metabolically active tissue, is the key for long-term health, vitality, longevity and fat loss.

A dump truck's load caught fire early Tuesday morning, forcing the driver to dump the fiery load on to 51st Street near Elliot Road in Ahwatukee Foothills, officials said.