Robert Lamoureux: Garage and plumbing maintenance
February 23, 2020
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, My son and I did some of the plumbing work ourselves on a bathroom remodel in our home. We had two shower valves and went
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Robert Lamoureux: Repairing concrete and drywall
February 16, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, I have a home in Oxnard and had a deck installed onto the flat roof garage, all done with permits. Now, through my general contractor, I’ve
Robert Lamoureux: Mold and leaks around new windows
February 9, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, The photo shows that this is the job going on right now at my son’s house in Texas. They are replacing a failed window and they
Robert Lamoureux: New windows introduce new problem
February 2, 2020
Question No. 1 I live here in Santa Clarita and have read your column a couple of different times, regarding retrofit windows and how, about every five years, they will
KB Home announces opening of two communities in Vista Canyon
January 23, 2020
KB Home has announced the opening of Bluma and Auburn, two new home communities situated in Vista Canyon. “Over my career, I’ve watched the community grow quite a bit,” said
Robert Lamoureux: Noisy floors and possible leaks
January 19, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, I live in a two-story condo in Canyon Country, where I am on the second floor and I have two children. I had wood floors put
Castaic community to get vote on raising landscape fees or dissolving special districts
January 17, 2020
In the next few months, residents in the Commerce Center Drive community in Castaic will be receiving a ballot that will determine if their land maintenance district fees will be
Robert Lamoureux: More than just window dressing
January 12, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, I had leaking/moisture between the two panes of glass on my double-paned window and reported this to the management company who manages our condominium association. Management
Robert Lamoureux: TREX trouble on the patio
January 5, 2020
Question No. 1 Robert, I live in Canyon Country, and about five to six years ago, we had a contractor come out to replace all of the planks that go
Robert Lamoureux: Tips on how to repair a leaky roof
December 29, 2019
Question No. 1: Greetings Robert! Remember me! One of your many old faithful readers/fans! Thought I would get one more question in for you in 2019 to help me troubleshoot
Robert Lamoureux: Winter weather delays house projects
December 22, 2019
Question No. 1 Robert, I live in Santa Clarita and am building a home up north. About ready to do the stucco and have never heard of this before, so
Robert Lamoureux: Lumber dilemma, the rusted pipe
December 20, 2019
Question #1 Robert, I live in Santa Clarita and am a do-it-yourselfer. I don’t have a ton of experience but am always willing to learn and have been successful on
Robert Lamoureux: Patio options, pool problems
December 8, 2019
Question No. 1 Robert, I do appreciate your column in The Signal. Maybe you can help me? I removed a solid roof on my patio and replaced it with a
Robert Lamoureux: Air conditioning woes and water damage
December 1, 2019
Question No. 1 Hi Robert,I live in an upper condo unit and replaced the air conditioning two years ago, including the check of condensation drain to be clear. Who shares
Safety precautions when decorating for holidays
November 24, 2019
By Raychel Stewart For The Signal Part of getting into the holiday spirit is being able to decorate your house, inside and out. Hanging Christmas lights, tinsel and stockings over
Robert Lamoureux: Composite deck planks, laminate flooring
November 24, 2019
Question No. 1 Robert, I live in Canyon Country and have a second-floor deck outside in my backyard, which I’ve neglected for too long. The deck planks are in horrible
Robert Lamoureux: Solutions for the roof
November 17, 2019
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, We recently removed a wooden patio cover due to aging and replaced it with a beautiful vinyl one. We opted for “slats” instead of a
SCV homes featured on HGTV’s ‘Rock the Block’
November 15, 2019
Pardee Homes’ Aliento community in Santa Clarita was featured on “Rock the Block,” one of HGTV’s new home-design shows that premiered in October. The show, hosted by realtor Drew Scott
Robert Lamoureux: upgrading HVAC, sharing on shingling
November 10, 2019
Question No. 1 Robert, I live in Canyon Country and recently have had to turn to offering Airbnb, just due to economics.Years ago, we added a room onto the house,
Ways to reduce garbage buildup
November 5, 2019
By Raychel Stewart For the Signal Homeowners may notice the trash constantly needs to be taken out. Everyday products, leftover foods and holiday packaging can fill up trash cans instantly.