Q: About one year ago, my friend's dog suddenly became very fearful of her for no reason. Wouldn't sleep with her, join her for walks and would even leave the room if she entered it. Just recently, my friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I've heard that...

Q: We have a large commercial building and we are looking for a good pest control company. How do we decide which is competent and which may not be? - N.D., Berkeley A: The best way is to ask for and check references. Look for a pest control company that...

Once upon a time, the ideal for a child's room was a cozy haven filled with sturdy push-pull toys, handmade dolls and a few baskets of dress-up clothes. That was before batteries, computer programs for toddlers and the array of stuff that talks, squawks,...