Robert Lamoureux | Intrusion requires ‘positive waterproofing’
January 3, 2021
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I hope you are well and staying safe. We spoke two years ago when I had damage to my patio slab due to multiple leaks
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Robert Lamoureux | Safety first when making roof repairs
December 20, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, I’ll be going onto my roof for roofing maintenance, and am getting conflicting information on which product to use for this. Times are tight with me
Robert Lamoureux | Avoid blockages in your garbage disposal
December 6, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, The holidays are here, and I remember you had holiday advice previously about something plumbing related, but I cannot remember what and I’d like a refresher
A love affair with backgammon
November 25, 2020
By Naomi YoungSaugus contributor Backgammon is a competitive game that involves strategizing ways to win. It often results in thrilling and spectacular endings. Shesh besh, as they call it in
‘Ruby Jubilee’ annual Holiday Home Tour and Preview Gala set for first week of December
November 17, 2020
News release Celebrating its 40th year, the annual Holiday Home Tour is set to ring in the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 5, with a special Preview Gala on the evening
Robert Lamoureux | Potential pool problems; patio magic
November 15, 2020
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I live in Stevenson Ranch, where we have a pool that is approximately 4 years old. The concrete around it is lifting, so we thought
Robert Lamoureux | Dealing with cracks in a fiberglass tub
November 8, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, Although I think the black smudges (my wife calls them small cracks) around our shower drain are insignificant, my wife is a fastidious housekeeper and would
Robert Lamoureux | Getting your home ready for winter
October 25, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, We are in October, and I want to be proactive with my home for the next weather season. I know you’ve covered information previously on what we
Robert Lamoureux | Dealing with a difficult contractor
October 18, 2020
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, Thank you for helping me in the past with a water heater problem. I know you are not a lawyer, but I appreciate any advice
Robert Lamoureaux | Deck covering and barn door install
October 11, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, I manage a property that has balconies at some units and have discovered that one homeowner has installed indoor/outdoor carpeting onto their decking surface. Is this
Gardening instruction goes virtual for one SCV resident
October 8, 2020
As the pandemic hit, Santa Clarita Valley residents were left with nothing to do but stay home, so many turned to YouTube to find informational, how-to videos to pass the
SCV Water offers free virtual home check-ups
October 6, 2020
News release SCV Water customers can save water and money through a free virtual home check-up. These check-ups will look at indoor and outdoor water use and are designed to
HGTV ‘Rock the Block’ houses become homes
October 4, 2020
A year after the premiere of HGTV’s new home-design show, “Rock the Block,” Gloria Tsang Winnick still can’t believe she’s living in a home fashioned by her favorite HGTV designer.
Robert Lamoureux | Electrician needed for breaker repair work
October 4, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, My breaker popped a few days ago. After repeated attempts trying to get it to reset, it is holding. I went to the big box stores,
Robert Lamoureux | Polyaspartic coating worth the work
September 27, 2020
Question No. 1 I had a contractor come out to evaluate my garage floor for coating and he is advising polyaspartic is four times stronger than the epoxy. Is this
Robert Lamoureux | Wood plank tortion, plywood removal
September 20, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, We have a shade structure. The opening where it comes off the patio to the deck has a 4×4 that is 14 feet long, is twisted
Robert Lamoureux | Water heaters and air conditioner maintenance
September 6, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, When draining a hot water heater in order to clear out sediment, etc., I realize the inlet line must be shut off, but does the pilot light
Robert Lamoureux | Addressing pool concerns, questions
August 30, 2020
Editor’s note: This week’s column does not follow the traditional format. It features several questions from Darren, and Robert Lamoureux’s answers. Hi Mr. Lamoureux, Question: I am a homeowner in
Robert Lamoureux | Air conditioner maintenance and water heater updates
August 16, 2020
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, We’ve been in Santa Clarita for about five years now and, in the areas we lived in prior, we had no air conditioning, so we
Robert Lamoureux | Balconies must be inspected, certified for integrity
August 9, 2020
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, First, let me thank you for calling me following my email to you, I know there was so much there, it was best we spoke.