
Robert Lamoureux | Does the house have the juice for this sauna?
Question: I have a question about electrical and what is possible, for a gift to my wife. I want to get her an infrared sauna, a really nice one that is both infrared

Question: I have a question about electrical and what is possible, for a gift to my wife. I want to get her an infrared sauna, a really nice one that is both infrared

By Levi Sumagaysay CalMatters Writer Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer There are many reasons to buy a fixer-upper, starting with a lower price point. This may allow a buyer the opportunity to move into a neighborhood

Question: Good evening, Robert. As a new homeowner and someone new to the area, I’d like to begin my home ownership journey on the right foot. I know there have been some big rains recently

News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026. The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer Long before the ground begins to shake, it’s important to determine whether you live in an earthquake zone. They’re more common than you might think. California grabs the biggest headlines, but did

Question: Hey Robert, my wife and I are ready to replace flooring in our entire home. It’s been a long road of enduring what was here when we bought the home five years ago so that

Question: Robert, I am a Canyon Country resident. We installed a wood floor about two years ago and until recently all has been fine. Most recently there are about six planks

Question: Dear Robert, there is a smell in my home that is foul, but I cannot figure out where it is coming from. I live in the older part of Valencia

Question: Good evening, Robert. I bought an older home in Valencia several years ago and, at the time, the inspection report said the roof was still in good condition, though not new.

Question: Hello Robert, I love reading the articles you write. I’m a first-time homeowner with a pool and have already learned a lot from reading your information. My question is about the pool. Do I need to cover it in the winter months?

Question: Robert, good morning and thank you for answering the questions you do. We’ve saved a lot of money taking on projects on our own because we’ve had the confidence from reading your articles. I must say that I’ve procrastinated on this due

Question: Robert, is an epoxy floor something that an average homeowner can install to a garage? I want to have this clean look and easy-clean surface, but don’t necessarily want to spend what it would cost

Question: Hi Robert, how are you? We love your column, are new to reading it and have found so much helpful information, looking back at past questions. Thank you for what you do. We bought an

We’re well into the fall, and if we are lucky, we will receive some good rains this year. Every home needs to be maintained, even in the California climate where there are no severe

Question: I have a problem with a water leak under my kitchen sink. The pipes are fine — I’ve confirmed this. The water is coming from a failed seal under

Question: Hello there, Robert. I am a first-time homeowner, living in Saugus in an older home. So far I’ve been able to manage doing small things on my own, to brighten up this very dated home without breaking the

Question: Hey Robert, Stan C. here. I want to purchase a jacuzzi for the back deck, but there is not adequate electricity in the location. Is this something that the average homeowner who is handy can do

Question: Good evening, Robert. Would you be able to offer advice on landscaping questions? We are planning to get a backyard project going, once the heat dissipates for the year.

News release A free household hazardous waste roundup event is scheduled Saturday at the College of the Canyons Valencia campus. The household waste collection event is scheduled 9 a.m. to