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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
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
News release The city of Santa Clarita is launching a pilot program to offer residents free mulch and compost created from processed yard waste and food waste that has been
Question: Robert, you’ve been so helpful in the past, plus the great job you did for us in 2018, I thought I’d run by a construction question to you. We