Water hammer and pressure problems
Water hammer is a plumbing problem in which a knocking noise in a water pipe that can happen when a tap is quickly shut off.
Your Home Improvement, by Robert Lamoureux
By Robert Lamoureux Signal Contributing Writer Question No. 1 Hello Robert, I am a fan of yours, and as a real estate broker, I have been able to refer many…
Concrete, pool pumps and fountains
Sometimes acid-washing the stone and the grout is the best way to achieve consistency when polishing up stammped concrete patios.
Your Home Improvement
By Robert Lamoureux Signal Contributing Writer Dear Mr. Lamoureux, Two years ago, I had a new driveway, walkway and courtyard put in, it was all colored concrete. Unfortunately, my concrete contractor…
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5 ways to make homes safer
Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest percentage of home accidents, with…
Coloring concrete, and smooth floors
Question No. 1 Dear Mr. Lamoureux, Two years ago, I had a new driveway, walkway and courtyard put in, it was all colored concrete. Unfortunately, my concrete contractor wasn’t very…
Concrete Paint, Raised Spot and a Rust Ball
Dear Mr. Lamoureux, Two years ago I had a new driveway, walkway & courtyard put in, it was all colored concrete. Unfortunately my concrete contractor wasn’t very good. The color…
Speed Bumps, Painting in the Rain
Robert, Thank you for all of your insight. I’m on the board of directors for a gated community in the Santa Clarita Valley, and lately the high-speed traffic in our…
Home Improvement: Safely Doing Drywall and Stopping Leaks
By Robert Lamoureux Signal Contributing Writer Question: Fire Tape Hi Robert, I can handle many scopes of work around my house as I am a licensed electrician and have years…
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Your Home Improvements
Hi Robert, I read your column every week. Being a single lady and living in a private home, I have learned quite a lot from you and the readers. I…
Your Home Improvements
Question #1 Robert, I purchased a brand new home in Stevenson Ranch. It will be one year old next month. A few weeks ago, I noticed a large crack in…
Your Home Improvements
Question #1 Robert, I live in Santa Clarita and recently had some fencing replaced and then some fencing taken down, sand blasted, powder coated, and then re-installed. All of the…
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Your Home Improvements
Question #1 Robert, in reference to Question no. 1 in The Signal on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016: Can you please give me the contractor’s contact information concerning driveway repair for…
