Motorhome slab, underground garage upkeep
The overhead sewer lines in an underground parking lot are the “highway” for all of the sewage waste for your building, says Robert Lamoureux. He recommends that these lines be cleaned yearly with a jetter. [PHOTO CREDIT METRO CONNECTION]

Motorhome slab, underground garage upkeep

Yes, you can tie into the main sewer to your home as long as you hire a plumber and get permits form the city. I know many people who do this on the larger lots and it is advantageous to do so.

Fill trenches with slurry to avoid sink
After digging a trench through a concrete-covered area, fill it back up not with dirt but with a slurry of Portland cement and sand.

Fill trenches with slurry to avoid sink

My name is Jerry F. I live in Santa Clarita and I’m not sure if you’ve ever answered questions on commercial properties. I’m hoping you can help me on this, it’s not a big deal, but I have a concern.

Sunscreens give huge savings
Sunscreens cut out about 85 percent of the heat that comes through those windows. It’s definitely an investment when you first get them, but you’ll get many years out of them.

Sunscreens give huge savings

Question No. 1 Robert,  You did an article about a year ago regarding window screens in the home that block out sun/heat. At the time, we were unable to do…

Robert Lamoureux: Water softeners and garage pumps
An SUV hits a river of water on Placerita Canyon Road as a heavy rain falls near The Master's University in Santa Clarita on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Robert Lamoureux: Water softeners and garage pumps

Robert, I can’t thank you enough for taking my call about the ongoing plumbing issue I’ve been having, dealing with this issue that no one has been able to find…

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