Robert Patterson
Robert Patterson
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Visionary craftsman whose passion for creating exceptional living spaces has redefined the art of home construction. With a career spanning more than two decades as a home builder, I have consistently pushed the boundaries of design, innovation, and sustainability, earning a reputation as a true trailblazer in the industry.
Articles
Shopping

How Much Should A Real Leather Jacket Cost? (2023 Updated)

Young fashion blond woman in leather jacket Robert Patterson • 2 years ago
Shopping

How Much Is It To Rent A Power Washer From Lowes? (2023)

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse exterior Robert Patterson • 2 years ago
Shopping

Can You Return Paint To Lowe’s? (Updated 2023)

Lowe's store Robert Patterson • 2 years ago
Home Improvement

Can You Paint Enamel Over Latex? (Everything To Know)

Top view of tin with blue paint and brush on brown Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

Who Pays For Utilities During Construction? (Explained)

Family house with money. Construction background Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

What Is Villaboard? (Everything To Know)

Gypsum plasterboard in the pack Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

What Is A Data Point In A House? (Everything To Know)

Yellow network cable in wall outlet for office or private home lan ethernet connection with power outlets Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

What Is Polymarble? (Everything To Know)

Kitchen interior with a wooden floor, marble countertops and white cupboards Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

Can You Paint Over Two Pack Cupboards? (Everything To Know)

Interior of spacious panoramic kitchen with grey walls Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

How To Cut Blueboard (8 Methods To Use)

Blueboard on wall Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost To Remove Soil? (Full Breakdown)

Beautiful private house under construction Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Find Water Pipes In Brick Walls (6 Ways)

Home Interior With Open Plan Kitchen, Lounge And Dining Area Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

How Long Does A Concrete Slab Take To Cure? (Full Breakdown)

concrete floor slab Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

How Much Do Harkaway Homes Cost? (Full Breakdown)

Suburban Three story tall Queen Anne style Victorian Home Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Exterior

How To Install Sarking In Existing Roof (Step-By-Step)

Aerial view of a brick house with wooden roof frame under construction Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

What Is The Cost To Plumb A New House? (Full Breakdown)

A selection of plumbing tools and fittings on house plans Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Exterior

How Deep Are Sewer Pipes? (Everything To Know)

infrastructure of the sewage system in a side view of the construction area Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

Does A Half Bath Need An Exhaust Fan? (Everything To Know)

Bath vent fan with green tiles wall. White bathroom ventilation system Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Exterior

Can You Concrete Over An Easement? (Everything To Know)

Nicely trimmed and manicured garden in front of a luxury house on a sunny summer day Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Outdoor

Pressure Washer Won’t Start With Water On (14 Possible Causes, Fixes)

Pressure Washer Cleaning in Front of the House Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

Can Tar Paper Be Used As A Vapor Barrier? (Everything To Know)

Rolls of roofing felt Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

Kitchen Sink Won’t Drain, Not Clogged (7 Possible Reasons)

Kitchen sink Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Appliances

Water Softener Keeps Running (10 Possible Causes, Fixes)

Old and new water softener tanks in a utility room Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Find Electrical Wires In Walls (3 Methods)

Four core armored cooper cable Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

Why Are Pools So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

Tranquil swimming pool at a luxury property Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How Much Does It Cost To Ground An Outlet? (Explained)

Electrical Outlet Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Exterior

How Long Can A Septic System Sit Unused? (What To Know)

Waste treatment tank or septic tank Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Clean Drywall Dust Off Painted Walls (3 Methods To Use)

Contractor using sand trowel sanding the drywall on the wall Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Appliances

Ceiling Fan Won’t Turn Off (8 Possible Causes, Fixes)

Spinning ceiling fan Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Secure Ethernet Cable To Wall (6 Methods To Use)

High speed ethernet cable Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Young fashion blond woman in leather jacket
Shopping

How Much Should A Real Leather Jacket Cost? (2023 Updated)

  Many people consider a leather jacket a staple for every wardrobe. They go with just ab... Robert Patterson • 2 years ago
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse exterior
Shopping

How Much Is It To Rent A Power Washer From Lowes? (2023)

  Spring will arrive before you know it, meaning spring cleaning. Once the ice and snow s... Robert Patterson • 2 years ago
Lowe's store
Shopping

Can You Return Paint To Lowe’s? (Updated 2023)

  Lowe’s is a popular hardware store for both interior paint and exterior paint as well as... Robert Patterson • 2 years ago
Top view of tin with blue paint and brush on brown
Home Improvement

Can You Paint Enamel Over Latex? (Everything To Know)

  Sprucing up your home can be as easy as adding fresh paint to the walls. You may run in... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Family house with money. Construction background
Other

Who Pays For Utilities During Construction? (Explained)

  Construction work requires a significant amount of electricity, and it can also require ga... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Gypsum plasterboard in the pack
Home Improvement

What Is Villaboard? (Everything To Know)

  The material you choose can make a big difference in the end result of a renovation projec... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Yellow network cable in wall outlet for office or private home lan ethernet connection with power outlets
Interior

What Is A Data Point In A House? (Everything To Know)

  Many homes rely on wireless networks to extend their internet connection to various device... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Kitchen interior with a wooden floor, marble countertops and white cupboards
Interior

What Is Polymarble? (Everything To Know)

  When shopping for countertops or sink basins, you might encounter polymarble. The name... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior of spacious panoramic kitchen with grey walls
Interior

Can You Paint Over Two Pack Cupboards? (Everything To Know)

  Two-pack (or two-pack) paint is a special type of paint for cabinets, cupboards, and other... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Blueboard on wall
Home Improvement

How To Cut Blueboard (8 Methods To Use)

  Drywall is an inexpensive way to finish your home. However, drywall isn’t the most du... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Beautiful private house under construction
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost To Remove Soil? (Full Breakdown)

  When you buy property, you take pride in owning every aspect of your land, including the d... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Interior With Open Plan Kitchen, Lounge And Dining Area
Interior

How To Find Water Pipes In Brick Walls (6 Ways)

  Brick walls can serve as gorgeous accent walls or make up the exterior of your home. Th... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
concrete floor slab
Other

How Long Does A Concrete Slab Take To Cure? (Full Breakdown)

  If you’re laying down a slab of concrete, then you may wonder how long it will take to c... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Suburban Three story tall Queen Anne style Victorian Home
Other

How Much Do Harkaway Homes Cost? (Full Breakdown)

  When it comes to home design, there’s nothing quite like Harkaway Homes. Based in Aus... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Aerial view of a brick house with wooden roof frame under construction
Exterior

How To Install Sarking In Existing Roof (Step-By-Step)

  Sarking may interest you if you’re looking for a way to further protect your roof. A... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
A selection of plumbing tools and fittings on house plans
Interior

What Is The Cost To Plumb A New House? (Full Breakdown)

  One of the most important parts of building a new home is installing the plumbing. You... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
infrastructure of the sewage system in a side view of the construction area
Exterior

How Deep Are Sewer Pipes? (Everything To Know)

  Whether you plan to install your own sewer pipes or you’re wondering if you might damage... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Bath vent fan with green tiles wall. White bathroom ventilation system
Interior

Does A Half Bath Need An Exhaust Fan? (Everything To Know)

  Full-sized bathrooms contain exhaust fans to provide adequate ventilation, which helps eli... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Nicely trimmed and manicured garden in front of a luxury house on a sunny summer day
Exterior

Can You Concrete Over An Easement? (Everything To Know)

  Whether you want to build an add-on to your home or construct a concrete patio, you may wo... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Pressure Washer Cleaning in Front of the House
Outdoor

Pressure Washer Won’t Start With Water On (14 Possible Causes, Fixes)

  Pressure washing your home is a great way to keep it clean and looking great. Using a p... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Rolls of roofing felt
Home Improvement

Can Tar Paper Be Used As A Vapor Barrier? (Everything To Know)

  Many homeowners treat vapor barriers, or vapor retarders, as a side thought, but vapor bar... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Kitchen sink
Interior

Kitchen Sink Won’t Drain, Not Clogged (7 Possible Reasons)

  After using the kitchen sink, you may discover that it refuses to drain. There’s noth... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Old and new water softener tanks in a utility room
Appliances

Water Softener Keeps Running (10 Possible Causes, Fixes)

  Minerals can damage your plumbing. It’s why many homeowners choose to use a water sof... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Four core armored cooper cable
Interior

How To Find Electrical Wires In Walls (3 Methods)

  Any time you need to drill into the wall, you need to know the location of the electrical... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Tranquil swimming pool at a luxury property
Other

Why Are Pools So Expensive? (Top 10 Reasons)

  Adding a swimming pool to your home can be a great way to make the home more enjoyable and... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Electrical Outlet
Interior

How Much Does It Cost To Ground An Outlet? (Explained)

  Grounded outlets guide surplus electrical energy into the ground instead of the device.... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Waste treatment tank or septic tank
Exterior

How Long Can A Septic System Sit Unused? (What To Know)

  A vital part of buying a new home is inspecting the septic system. You may have questio... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Contractor using sand trowel sanding the drywall on the wall
Interior

How To Clean Drywall Dust Off Painted Walls (3 Methods To Use)

  If you’ve ever done any kind of drywall work, then you know how messy it can be. Dust... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Spinning ceiling fan
Appliances

Ceiling Fan Won’t Turn Off (8 Possible Causes, Fixes)

  Ceiling fans can keep you cool during hot summer days. They can provide white noise to... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
High speed ethernet cable
Interior

How To Secure Ethernet Cable To Wall (6 Methods To Use)

  A secured internet connection through Ethernet always provides faster performance than WiF... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago