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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 different drains that run to outlets in the curb at the front of the property. My problem is a plugged drain line that showed up with the first rainstorm of
Question: Robert, we have a bathroom remodel that is less than a year old. All tile was purchased at (a big box store) and were some of the higher-end tiles.
Question: Hello Robert, I have a somewhat unique lot that my custom-built house is situated on. I purchased it approximately 10 years ago. I inherited a backyard that has a
Question: I don’t know if you have already addressed this in your column previously. I recently had an inspection of my home for my homeowner’s insurance renewal. They will not
Question: Hi Robert, I sent a picture to you, can you tell me what the device is that is sitting at the end of the faucet? It’s dripping and I
This is an update regarding a previous question:Â Robert, taking your suggestion, we contacted American Leak Detection to inspect our 20-by-40 in-ground pool for a leak. They were very prompt in
Question: We are in the process of looking into having tile installed in our home. Over the years we’ve had many different floor types and of course have to learn
Question: Robert, I have two items of curiosity to ask you: 1. As an original homeowner in my 33-year-old home, is it necessary to clean the heating and A/C
Deep in the Agua Dulce community, surrounded by scenic mountain views and clear blue skies, lives a family that has 80 chickens on their 2.5-acre farm. Victoria Lee, owner and
Question: Robert, we are in need of a qualified pool inspector to inspect our 20-by-40 size swimming pool. The pool is in good overall condition, has newer equipment, and has
Question: Hi Robert, we had a leak during the last rains, found wet drywall at the top of the window, dripping down. It was pretty severe, so I cut out
Question: Hi Robert. We hired a concrete contractor to do quite a bit of work for us – walkway and back patio. It has dried for over a couple weeks
Homeowners and prospective buyers in the Santa Clarita Valley attended the Assessor’s Homeowners’ Resource Fair led by Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community
Question: Hi Robert, we had a near-miss on a house flood in the last rains, and I need to know what to do about the problem area. We’ve only been
Due to an overwhelming number of emails I’ve received with inquiries about new statutes for decking and catwalks, I am sharing the facts that I have gathered. The new statutes
News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced its 2024 Landscape and Gardening Workshops, designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to create sustainable, vibrant
News release  Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang is scheduled Jan. 20 to host the next in-person Homeowners’ Resource Fair in Santa Clarita, where residents will get the latest information on
Question: Happy New Year, Robert. We’ve started off with a leak from these past rains, and I need to know how to move forward. We found it in a formal
Question: Hello, Sir. I need to install grab bars in a walk-in shower that my elderly father will use when he makes his way to live with us very soon.
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