Robert Lamoureux | Air-flow issues becoming a drag on cabin living
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, We live in Santa Clarita but own a cabin in Frasier Park. One of the bathroom sinks there, for years, has made a gurgling sound…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, We live in Santa Clarita but own a cabin in Frasier Park. One of the bathroom sinks there, for years, has made a gurgling sound…
Question No. 1 Robert, I have a large beam on our pergola that is partially rotted that I’d like to repair. I remember vividly, you wrote about a Dutchman repair…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I am experienced in minor construction and repairs, and have a leak that is beyond my expertise at this point. I’m hoping you can help…
Question No. 1 Robert, We have lived in Santa Clarita for about 17 years and are ready to take on a kitchen remodel. Can you tell me please, do we…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I am in Canyon Country. We had concrete poured on our driveway less than a year ago and there are many cracks, which the contractor…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I hope you are well and staying safe. We spoke two years ago when I had damage to my patio slab due to multiple leaks…
Question No. 1 Robert, I’ll be going onto my roof for roofing maintenance, and am getting conflicting information on which product to use for this. Times are tight with me…
Question No. 1 Robert, What are the winter safety items we should check on to keep our homes safe? I know you’ve done outside things to check regarding leaks and…
Question No. 1 Robert, The holidays are here, and I remember you had holiday advice previously about something plumbing related, but I cannot remember what and I’d like a refresher…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, I live in Stevenson Ranch, where we have a pool that is approximately 4 years old. The concrete around it is lifting, so we thought…
Question No. 1 Robert, Although I think the black smudges (my wife calls them small cracks) around our shower drain are insignificant, my wife is a fastidious housekeeper and would…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, Thank you for helping me in the past with a water heater problem. I know you are not a lawyer, but I appreciate any advice…
Question No. 1 Robert, I manage a property that has balconies at some units and have discovered that one homeowner has installed indoor/outdoor carpeting onto their decking surface. Is this…
Question No. 1 Robert, My breaker popped a few days ago. After repeated attempts trying to get it to reset, it is holding. I went to the big box stores,…
Question No. 1Â I had a contractor come out to evaluate my garage floor for coating and he is advising polyaspartic is four times stronger than the epoxy. Is this…
Question No. 1 Robert, We have a shade structure. The opening where it comes off the patio to the deck has a 4x4 that is 14 feet long, is twisted…
Question No. 1Â Robert, When draining a hot water heater in order to clear out sediment, etc., I realize the inlet line must be shut off, but does the pilot light…
Editor’s note: This week’s column does not follow the traditional format. It features several questions from Darren, and Robert Lamoureux’s answers. Hi Mr. Lamoureux, Question: I am a homeowner in…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, We’ve been in Santa Clarita for about five years now and, in the areas we lived in prior, we had no air conditioning, so we…
Question No. 1 Hi Robert, First, let me thank you for calling me following my email to you, I know there was so much there, it was best we spoke. …