The average American family does eight to 10 loads of laundry a week. But how do you know if you’re getting the most out of your washer and dryer while being gentle on your clothes and sheets? Herb ...

Cleaning your windshield isn’t just for a more pleasant drive; it’s a downright safety requirement in cold weather. The washer fluid is key to this process. Use the wrong fluid, and you’re up a creek ...

CAZADERO, Calif. (KGO) -- In the North Bay, big repairs and major clean-up jobs are happening in communities along the Russian River, where storms over the past two weeks toppled trees and washed away ...

After living in upstate New York, I’ve come to love many things about winter. Ice skating, building snowmen and buying snow boots distract me from the things I don’t love so much, like shoveling heavy ...

Fall is prime pressure-washing season. Between rinsing mossy patios, blasting leaves off decks, cleaning siding before winter rains, and giving the car one last shine before the weather turns, a good ...

Growing up, my idea of what I shouldn’t put in a washing machine was often informed by an intervention that came at the very last second. That is, urgent cries from my parents when I was about to dump ...

Sonoma Clean Power is set to make its case Tuesday evening for Lake County to join the energy agency currently serving Sonoma and Mendocino counties. It’s a conversation a decade in the making. The ...

Changing your own wipers is quick and easy. Save time and money changing them yourself instead of going to the dealership. Windshield wipers are one of the most important parts of your car. If you've ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Driving at night can be great. The roads are quiet, there's no traffic about, and some soft music can make it a quite peaceful experience.

Petunia, a rescue dog from California, was crowned the 2025 winner of the "World's Ugliest Dog" contest on August 8 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Standing alongside her owner Shannon Nyman, Petunia ...