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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: Good evening, Robert, I first want to tell you what a great thing it is I think you are doing for our valley. Offering free advice is generous of
Question: Hi Robert, can you tell me a reason that even though we are in a new home here in Santa Clarita, why the water pressure in the showers isn’t
Question: Hi Robert: Reading your column, about the gentleman who is going to epoxy his garage floor, prompted me to write. I too would like to apply epoxy to my
Question: Good morning, Robert. I have been a fan of yours for many years and I appreciate your free advice given to all your readers. It helps us save on
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has released its latest videos, featuring Carl, the water-wise hero, controlling his sprinklers from space. The fun and educational videos highlight
Question: My question is regarding firewood storage for our wood-burning fireplace. While I know that recent fire events may make this subject less than desirable, I still would like your
Question: Good afternoon, Robert. I’m hoping you’ll have some good information on this question, as you always seem to know the answers. We’ve had a pet door for years, but
Question: Robert, with all of the high winds we’re having, I am at my wits’ end with the amount of foliage that is landing in my pool. Is there anything
Question: Thank you, Robert, for the articles you take the time to write. The information you share is so helpful for those of us who want to try our hand
Question: Hi Robert. First of all, we love your weekly column. We have some ceiling damage that needs to be fixed, and we don’t know where to begin. Over
Question: Good morning, Robert, I’m hoping you can walk me through what I think will be a big project that I’m willing to attempt. I’ve noticed that I have an
Question: Robert, I have what may be an unusual question, hoping you can help. We put together a game area in our garage, but some evenings are pretty cold out
Question: Hi Robert, your article provides so much information for those of us trying to help ourselves, thank you for what you do. I’d like to try installing the epoxy
Question: Robert, I have a question regarding a backsplash for our kitchen. We’ve looked and looked and cannot decide on anything currently available that is designed for this purpose. We
Question: Robert, I was up on my roof clearing an abundance of leaves, and noticed that the rain gutter was packed with mud and leaves. I am able to get
Question: Hi Robert, we are planning a remodel for our kitchen, likely early next year. For now, we are in the planning stages and entertaining the idea of moving our
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced its 2025 gardening class schedule, featuring a series of workshops designed to inspire, educate and empower the community to
Question: Hi Robert, I am in the process of purchasing a high-end sauna that is both infra-red as well as steam. The manufacturer says that it will need two 220