
Robert Lamoureux | Does a leak have water softener working overtime?
Question: Hi Robert, do you know why I could be suddenly going through a lot more salt with my water softener system? I am not with a particular company as

Question: Hi Robert, do you know why I could be suddenly going through a lot more salt with my water softener system? I am not with a particular company as

News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is accepting applications for the 2025 SCV Water Academy, a free, in-person program that gives SCV residents a behind-the-scenes look at their

Question: Hi Robert, I’m a younger homeowner with my first home, and would like to try and handle repairs mostly on my own, as I am able. This is the

Question: Hello Robert, I am in the process of redoing our existing landscape, it is original to the property here in the older part of Valencia. Needless to say, the

News release The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates is inviting the public to a special free event, “Pollinators on Parade,” scheduled 2 p.m. Sunday. The event will offer an in-depth

Question: Robert, I have a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that is roughly 25 years old using R22 refrigerant. I understand this has been phased out and supplies are dwindling.

Question: The wall is moving, as you can see in the pictures, and has a crack in the bricks on the right side. Is this wall in danger of falling? What

Question: Hello, Robert. I don’t know how many years I’ve read your articles, but I know it’s a lot. What a great service, thank you for helping. We’ve used your

Question: Good evening, Robert, I hope this finds you well. Thank you for your work — it is invaluable to us. Is there a product that you know of that

Question: I know you are very knowledgeable on construction and many home projects, from reading your articles for the past year. Do you also have landscaping experience? Hopefully you can

Question: I live in a Valencia custom-built home from 1980 on a half-acre lot. I’m the fourth owner who inherited a 4-inch diameter PVC plastic drainage system. There are five

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer The nursery doesn’t have to go dormant as summer temperatures rise. Many gardeners close up shop until next spring, but this is actually an excellent time

Question: Hello there Robert, Wayne here. You may have covered this topic over the years but I am unable to find anything online, so asking now before we embark on

Question: Good afternoon, Robert. How many years’ experience do you have in this business? What a wealth of knowledge on many different building topics you have — it’s incredible. Thank

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer The best vacations are a result of proper planning, from making reservations to arranging transportation and packing. But don’t forget the garden: Watering is the main

Question: Robert, what is the cure rate for concrete? I just started getting bids for a jacuzzi pad and the first contractor is telling me that I can’t install the

Question: Good morning, Robert, just another Santa Clarita resident here, wanting to pick your brain. Wow, you have so much information to share — thanks so much for being willing.

Question: Hi Robert, we are doing a kitchen remodel, doing the work ourselves, and I want to have open shelving for our everyday dishes and a few other things. This

Question: Hi Robert, thank you so much, for all of the wisdom you share here for all of us to benefit from. Your knowledge is vast and extremely helpful. My

Question: Robert, I’ve read your articles for years and always heeded advice given. I’ve moved from Santa Clarita — out of state, in fact. I am now in a climate