Question: Hi Robert. My sister recently bought an older house with two-prong outlets throughout. Can you use a two-prong to three-prong adapter and be safe? Or do you need to
Question: Hi Robert. About two years ago I wrote to you regarding a problem on our front step, which you identified as spalling. The problem has gotten worse, and today it
Question: Hi Robert, remember me? Bill from the Vistas condos. I hope you’re doing well. I have an issue I would like your professional opinion on. My Dad owns a
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available. This year’s report, in partnership with Los Angeles County Water Works District No. 36, shows
News release Water is not the only element needed to help your trees, plants and veggies grow. The health of your plants depends on the soil they’re planted in and
Question: Robert, I recently noticed that a couple of tiles (Cal-Shake composite) have moved out of place on our roof. From what I can see, they seem to only need
Question: Robert, this is Susan W. I live here in Canyon Country and finally after all of these years we were able to put a pool in. At the final inspection
Question: Hi Robert, my name is Terry H., I live here in Santa Clarita. I have a pool, and a couple years ago the door to my pool skimmer broke
Question: Hi Robert, my name is Elizabeth W., I live in Canyon Country where I sit on the board of directors for our association. One of the overhangs out front
News release Even though the mega-drought is here, you can still effectively irrigate your landscape. To learn how, you can join the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s free virtual gardening
Question: Robert, I read your article faithfully weekly. Thank you for all the insight you give, it helps us to be more consumer-savvy. We had a tankless water heater put
Question: Hi Robert, I live in Saugus, and I am hoping that you can solve an issue that I have been having for the last few months. A few times
During the pandemic, Valencia couple Andrew and Jessell Martinez wanted to upgrade areas of their home, but realized it would cost them thousands of dollars to have a contractor work
Question: Hi Robert, I have enjoyed your insightful answers to various construction-related questions for many years and I now have one of my own. I am the original owner of
Question: Hi Robert, I have a clogged master bathroom sink and would like to avoid calling a plumber. I tried some of the store products, the Liquid-Plumr, but that did
News release Pacific Aire, which has been serving Ventura County, the Santa Barbara area and Santa Clarita for 31 years as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company, wants
Question: Robert, thank you for the effort you put in to answering so many questions. I’ve utilized the information from many answers over the years. My question today is, how
Question: Hi Robert, my name is Chad L. and I live in Santa Clarita. I’m in the market for a small condo or townhouse and have heard many differing opinions
News release Have your beauty and eat it, too: You can learn how to integrate edible plants, fruits and vegetables into a water-wise landscape that doesn’t sacrifice curb appeal at
Question: Robert, I have a small remodel project I’ve been working on, doing all the work myself. The one part of it I haven’t done before is drywall, but I’d