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Question: I’d like to know what causes a toilet to randomly make filling sounds. It isn’t constant, but it goes on and off. Is something wrong with it and if so, what can I do myself, instead of calling a plumber? Can an owner fix this on their own? Thank you for your help. — Josh S. Answer: Josh, absolutely, an owner can solve this problem. It is most
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
Question: Hi Robert, thank you for the article topics, they’re so helpful. I don’t recall dishwasher questions so I am unable to find any past articles on that — please
Question: Robert, after the winds and fires, we’ve experienced more than the normal amount of debris on the surface of our pool. We do all of our own pool care,
News release The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program, and residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $45 each, plus
Question: Hi Robert, I’m happy that I finally have something to write in to you about. Thank you for your work, I’ve learned so much just by reading your article.
Question: Dear Robert: I own a home here in Saugus and would like to know why the stucco is coming off of the side of the house, near the bottom.
Question: Good morning, Robert. I am new to Santa Clarita and have just purchased a new (to me) home. This home is perfect for us, including the kitchen where there
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