Robert Lamoureux | DIY drywall projects can be done
March 19, 2022
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
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Robert Lamoureux | Are driveway marks cause for alarm?
March 12, 2022
Question: Hi Robert, you have helped me in the past and hoping you can do so again. I have forwarded you a picture of my driveway and will send you
Robert Lamoureux | Which shower remodel option is most leak-proof?
March 5, 2022
Question: Robert, we need to remodel our master bathroom and are not sure which way to go for the shower, should we put in a shower pan then tile above
Robert Lamoureux | What to do about cracked ramp?
February 12, 2022
Question: Robert, I live in Santa Clarita in a homeowner’s association where I am a board member. We have a parking ramp, which takes us down inside our garage. I’ve
Jeff Prang | Tax saving month on your primary home with new wrinkle
February 5, 2022
This month I want to take a moment of your time to visit about a property tax savings program my office offers that’s just waiting to reduce your budget. Moreover,
Robert Lamoureux | Dealing with water damage, prevent mold
January 22, 2022
Question: Robert, we live in Santa Clarita and recently had water intrusion to our downstairs bedroom, during the last rains. The ceiling and walls are both affected and though we’ve called it
Robert Lamoureux | Are LED Christmas lights superior?
December 11, 2021
Question: Robert, I was in one of the big box stores as you call them, and talking with a sales person about the Christmas lights. They’re all new LED style, none
Left swing vs. right swing doors
December 4, 2021
Question: Hi Robert, we are remodeling our home in Canyon Country — this is to include all new interior doors. We were browsing and asking some questions and the sales
SCE transitions residential customers to new rate plans
November 30, 2021
Southern California Edison will transition 2.3 million residential customers from tiered rates to time-of-use plans, with transitions starting in November and continuing until April. According to an Edison notification letter sent to Santa Clarita
Robert Lamoureux | A Switch or a Whole New Tub?
November 27, 2021
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, my mother-in-law is 96 years old. We have a walk-in tub, purchased several years ago. However, the switch to turn on the jets and bubbles
Purchasing the winning home
November 20, 2021
While looking for a home to purchase in Canyon Country, the Sarmasts were thrilled to find a farmhouse-style home that reminded the equestrian family of home. The Sarmasts were looking to move
Festival of Trees to benefit SCV Boys & Girls Club
November 3, 2021
News release You can support Santa Clarita’s children and teens at the Festival of Trees, scheduled to be held in the old Saddle Ranch at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Community days will be Saturday
Robert Lamoureux | Solution for leaky gutters
October 30, 2021
Question No. 1 Robert, my name is Harriet J., Canyon Country is where my home is. With the rains upon us I am reminded that we’ve repaired our gutters literally about
When disaster strikes
October 23, 2021
Given the busy lives that we lead, it’s no surprise that planning for some distant emergency isn’t at the top of many to-do lists. Disasters come in a number of
Robert Lamoureux | Beam advised: You can’t cut corners on support
August 29, 2021
Your Home Improvements Article for August 28, 2021 Question No. 1 Robert, I sit on a board of directors in a homeowners association where we have a large section of roof that’s supported by
Robert Lamoureux | Garage door clearance and jacuzzi calcium
August 1, 2021
Question No. 1 Robert, I am purchasing a high-profile vehicle that has a luggage rack on it, so though my garage door opening will accommodate this, the opener itself will
Robert Lamoureux | Bring in the breeze to cut cooling costs
July 11, 2021
Hi Robert, We’ve written in before and I am in need of additional advice, please. We are on a tight income and because of the soaring costs of electricity, we would like
Robert Lamoureux | Double paper under roof tiles offers added protection
June 27, 2021
Question No. 1 Robert, We live in Valencia and are in need of getting our roof replaced. Currently we have the Spanish-type tiles, which are concrete, but we’d like to
Robert Lamoureux | Proper materials can solve slider situation
June 20, 2021
Question No. 1 Hello, Last week, we had a contractor come out to give us a quote to replace our sliders and address the issue of corrosion of the aluminum
Robert Lamoureux | Get a second opinion about cracked gutters
June 13, 2021
Question No. 1 Hello Robert, Recently I was up on the roof to check my gutters and I noticed several large vertical cracks on my chimney, maybe a quarter-inch wide. I