Carols, Candlelight and a Holiday Boutique
November 28, 2018
Come celebrate the holidays at William S. Hart Park with their Cowboys & Carols on Dec. 1 and Holiday Boutique on Dec. 8-9. On Dec. 1, tour the candlelit, holiday-decorated
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Concrete Paint, Raised Spot and a Rust Ball
November 24, 2018
Dear Mr. Lamoureux, Two years ago I had a new driveway, walkway & courtyard put in, it was all colored concrete. Unfortunately my concrete contractor wasn’t very good. The color
SCV Water Offers Free Gardening Classes
October 31, 2018
It’s fall in the SCV. Leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping, but your landscape can still thrive with proper care. SCV Water is serving up two free November
Mother, daughter brush together
September 4, 2018
A Santa Clarita mother-and-daughter team is looking to make a mark on Santa Clarita opening a do-it-yourself decor business earlier this year.
Mid-summer gardening? Yes!
July 30, 2018
By Jane Gates Santa Clarita has its unique challenges for gardeners. It has variable microclimates with hot inland summer temperatures, dry air, and lean soil. The lack of rain
Robert Lamoureux: Safety when installing drywall
July 21, 2018
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I can handle many scopes of work around my house as I am a licensed electrician and have years of experience in construction but there
Robert Lamoureux: Electrical advice and below-ground leaks
July 14, 2018
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, My name is John. I and some of my friends are avid readers of your article, and we often discuss some of your topics. We
Robert Lamoureux: Sunscreens give huge savings
July 7, 2018
Question No. 1 Robert, You did an article about a year ago regarding window screens in the home that block out sun/heat. At the time, we were unable to do
Robert Lamoureux: Classic errors with decking and stucco
June 29, 2018
Robert, I live in Canyon Country, and I’m on the Board of Directors. Several years ago, we had several decks, over a dozen, redone and in the last winter they
Robert Lamoureux: Contractor versus handyman for gas line
June 23, 2018
Robert, I am a property manager of an association that insists on using a handyman. I’m hoping that your reply in this column will help them to understand the importance
Robert Lamoureux: DIY compression, termite troubles
June 16, 2018
Question No. 1 I live in Canyon Country and am pretty handy, I’ve done a lot around my house. I’m a single mom, trying to get through, save money and
Robert Lamoureux: Bad breakers and carpet concerns
June 9, 2018
Question No. 1 Robert., I live in Canyon Country in an older home, and I have a handyman who does a lot of work for me. I’m not really sure
Robert Lamoureux: Resurfacing and overall upgrades
June 2, 2018
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I would like to have my backyard resurfaced or recolored. I have an in-ground pool that takes up most of the concrete and partly bricked
Robert Lamoureux: Granite sealing, waterproofing products
May 26, 2018
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, In your column you recommended a contractor for granite that can reseal it. My granite counters are 10 years old and I feel that is
Robert Lamoureux: Holding your plumber accountable
May 19, 2018
Question Robert, I have a home in Calabasas and about a year ago we had a plumbing leak. Our plumbing runs through the concrete so the plumber ripped out the
Robert Lamoureux: Some serious backyard fix-ups
May 12, 2018
Question No. 1 Robert, I live in Canyon Country on a good size piece of property. We have a low spot near the back of the yard and we are
Robert Lamoureux: Stucco for lower maintenance
May 5, 2018
Question No. 1 Robert, I, as many others have said, love your column in The Santa Clarita signal. I was a subscriber for many years and basically you had recommended
Robert Lamoureux: Elevator tips for unfamiliar territory
April 28, 2018
Question No. 1 This question was posed to me while visiting a dear friend in the hospital recently. I was in the elevator when a woman asked me if I
Robert Lamoureux: When it’s time for a new gate
April 21, 2018
Question No. 1 I have a multi-fold question for you. I’m on a board of directors in Santa Clarita, where we have two slide gates that are old, and we
Your Home Improvement: Pulling permits for upgrades
April 7, 2018
Question No. 1 Robert, we own a mobile home here in town. A roofer told us we had to call for a state inspector for a roof inspection, prior to