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Question: Good evening, Sir. What a great opportunity you provide to us readers, the ability to learn through your experience and sharing information, so that we have the confidence to try DIY. Thank you. My question may have been answered previously, but I am a newer follower and not quite sure how to locate past information. With that said, I hope you are willing to cover the topic again, if it is a duplicate: There are columns outside my home, which are covered in brick. Unfortunately, some of the bricks have come loose and/or have fallen off. Luckily, they are intact still, so can be reused. My problem, though, is not knowing the proper method to reinstall them properly, so that we aren’t dealing with this issue time and again. Are you able to help with this, please? Thank you so much. — Eric J. Answer: Eric, not a problem at all, just a bit of labor and materials for you. First, acquire quick-set mortar from a big box store. Take the loose and fallen bricks, clean them of all previous adhesives and soak them in water. Soaking them allows them to not absorb the new adhesive quite so fast. Mix the quick-set per instructions and apply to the side of the brick that will be attached to the pillar. Allow these to dry, then add mortar in between the bricks, to finish off the job. This should take care of the problem; you may want to keep extra supplies on hand for future repairs. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses
Pampering patients, Circle of Hope held its annual Wellness Day on May 31 at Monarch Beauty Academy. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., cancer patients and survivors could receive massages, makeup and
News release The city of Santa Clarita has extended regular registration through Monday for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade. Entries received after Monday will be part of the late registration period. This
News release The College of the Canyons Foundation recently honored community leader and emcee Ed Masterson with the Silver Spur Award. More than 180 friends, family members, colleagues and distinguished guests gathered at the
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the return of its Scout Days program this summer. Running from July 2 through July 30, the educational program will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from
The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center is encouraging local muralists to submit a proposal to help enhance the facility with three new art pieces. As part of the center’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community connections and create
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is announcing the return of the Beach Bus program for the 2026 summer season. Beginning Friday and running through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7,
Some might consider the concepts of “strength” and “vulnerability” as a dichotomy, but artist Larisa Safaryan uses the relationship between the two to influence her art. “I started using this unconventional
As a mother, some of my favorite summer memories are the quiet moments spent reading with my children. Whether it was turning pages together before bedtime, visiting the library to pick
The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s 54th benefit auction at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Saturday literally started with a bang. This year’s theme, “La Dolce Vita,” dressed the Bella Vida ballroom in the aesthetics of the Italian
News release The Santa Clarita Valley LGBTQ Center is scheduled July 18 to host the Santa Clarita Summer Games, a community-wide celebration of athleticism, inclusion and pride. The event at Newhall Park is planned to
News release Kaiser Permanente recently presented a $12,000 contribution to the Child & Family Center to help sustain and expand access to behavioral health services across the Santa Clarita Valley, according
News release With the help of Umoja, mentors and her own persistence, Shauntell Lowe rose from uncertainty and housing instability to reach graduation with hope and determination. Being a first-generation college
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently celebrated the students across California’s 27th Congressional District who received appointments to military service academies and preparatory schools. At the send-off ceremony held in Lancaster, the congressman spoke alongside Col. Thomas M. Tauer, 412th
News release Mercedes-Benz of Valencia recently presented a $4,600 donation check to Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit that provides equestrian therapy and workplace training for developmentally disabled children and adults. The $4,600 donation was generated
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry recently provided kitchen staples to wellness and resource centers in the William S. Hart Union High School District, aiming to ensure that students and families facing food insecurity have access to nutritious options during
Dear Savvy Senior. My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need
Castaic hosted the L.A. County Parks System’s latest Pride Month celebration Friday, providing an opportunity for two of the Santa Clarita Valley’s largest LGBTQ-supporting organizations — the SCV LGBTQ Center, and PFLAG, or Parents
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 2026 Business Expo on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center. “As the largest business showcase in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Business Expo will bring together more than 100 local businesses and nonprofits for an exciting evening of discovery, networking, community engagement and fun,” said a