News release In Los Angeles County, wildfires are not a matter of “if” but “when,” and the Fire Department is offering residents and homeowners tools to help them be prepared.
Question: Robert, in the past you have helped us with problems dealing with swimming pool water line leaks and leaf screens for house gutters. This new problem has us going
News release The California Residential Mitigation Program has kicked off its second Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant registration period for 2025, running now through Oct. 1. For the first time,
News release The South Coast Air Quality Management District has launched its $21 million Go Zero Pilot Incentive Program designed to help residents and businesses switch to cleaner, zero-emission space
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