A car that won't start doesn't automatically mean the battery is dead. While the battery could be the cause, the starter, alternator, cables, or other electrical component could also be responsible. You probably won’t be able to confirm the cause from the driver’s seat, but a few clues can help you…

Central Oregon's high desert climate makes a healthy lawn a real challenge. Bend summers run hot and dry, water restrictions tighten each season, and natural grass tends to brown out by August and go dormant through the cold winters. Artificial turf gives homeowners a green, even lawn that holds its…