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.
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Sink Only Drains When Garbage Disposal Is On (Causes, Fixes)

Detail of the plumbing system under a modern kitchen sink, with a plumbers tool tray and equipment. Horizontal format. Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How Much Weight Can Drywall Ceiling Hold? (Breakdown)

Table with chairs in stylish kitchen with chandelier Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Remove Crown Molding (Step-By-Step)

Mouldings Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

How To Winterize House With No Heat (20 Ways)

New house in the suburbs Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Appliances

How Many Amps Does A Microwave Use? (How To Calculate)

Using microwave oven Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Outdoor

How To Hide Gas Meter In Front Of House (Top 10 Ways)

Gas meter on a grey wall with pink piping Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Appliances

What Happens If Water Heater Is Not Grounded? (6 Consequences)

Automatic water heater Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Appliances

Are Samsung Appliances Good? (Pros, Cons, Benefits)

Samsung Korean electronics Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Exterior

How To Get Dried Paint Off Baseboards (5 Methods To Use)

Newly opened can of white paint and paintbrush on wooden floor. Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Strip A Floor Without A Machine (4 Methods To Use)

Empty interior residence Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

How To Remove Caulk From Walls (5 Methods To Use)

Silicone gun Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

House Smells Like Gasoline (Possible Causes, How To Fix)

inside of home Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Appliances

Garbage Disposal Won't Turn Off (13 Possible Causes, Fixes)

Under the sink garbage disposal unit Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Outdoor

How Long Does It Take For A Water Well To Refill? (Explained)

Unfinished draw-well pumping the first underground water Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Outdoor

10 Alternatives To Fencing (Updated 2023)

Brick and metal fence Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Interior

Can I Finish My Basement Myself? (Everything To Know)

Basement laundry room with old appliances Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

How Long Does It Take For A Water Stain To Appear? (Breakdown)

Water stain pattern after flood Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

How Long Can You Store Drywall Mud? (Everything to Know)

Building Drywall Ceiling Elements For LED Lighting Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

Does Menards Cut Wood? (Everything To Know)

Menards Home Improvement store Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

Rafters Versus Trusses (Differences, Advantages, How To Use )

Roof Rafters Close Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

How Long Should It Take To Cool A House From 80 To 72? (Breakdown)

Overheated female sitting on couch in living room Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

How Much Does A House Weigh? (How to Calculate)

Beautiful exterior of newly built luxury home Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Travel

Why Is California So Expensive? (Top 20 Reasons)

Beautiful sunset of Los Angeles downtown skyline and palm trees Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Exterior

How Long Does Polymeric Sand Last? (Everything To Know)

Wheelbarrow dumping polymeric paver sand onto an area where a new patio is being built in a backyard Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Home Improvement

How Much Weight Can Plywood Support? (Everything To Know)

Close-up of plywood sheets Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Appliances

Are Pedestals For Washers And Dryers Worth It? (4 Reasons They Are)

Modern laundry room with tile floor, also washer and dryer Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Other

House Smells Like Paint Thinner (Reasons, Fixes)

A gallon of thinner placed next to old concrete wall Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Travel

Why Is Portland So Expensive? (Top 20 Reasons)

Portland, Oregon, USA skyline at dusk with Mt. Hood in the distance Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Travel

25 Pros And Cons Of Living In Savannah, Georgia (Updated 2023)

Savannah, Georgia, USA skyline on the Savannah River at dusk Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Travel

Why Is Miami So Expensive? (Top 20 Reasons)

Aerial view of South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Detail of the plumbing system under a modern kitchen sink, with a plumbers tool tray and equipment. Horizontal format.
Other

Sink Only Drains When Garbage Disposal Is On (Causes, Fixes)

  When the water doesn’t drain in your sink, it can cause anxiety in any homeowner. Is... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Table with chairs in stylish kitchen with chandelier
Interior

How Much Weight Can Drywall Ceiling Hold? (Breakdown)

  Drywall ceilings offer an easy-to-install and versatile option for people who want a simpl... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Mouldings
Interior

How To Remove Crown Molding (Step-By-Step)

  Crown molding can make a room look complete and give you an updated look that you may need... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
New house in the suburbs
Home Improvement

How To Winterize House With No Heat (20 Ways)

  With or without a proper heating system, you need to winterize your house to prepare it fo... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Using microwave oven
Appliances

How Many Amps Does A Microwave Use? (How To Calculate)

  When microwaves revolutionized the way that families heated their food in the late 1960s,... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Gas meter on a grey wall with pink piping
Outdoor

How To Hide Gas Meter In Front Of House (Top 10 Ways)

  Do you want to know how to hide the gas meter in front of your house in clever and even at... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Automatic water heater
Appliances

What Happens If Water Heater Is Not Grounded? (6 Consequences)

  A water heater that isn’t grounded can have lethal consequences. You may not even rea... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Samsung Korean electronics
Appliances

Are Samsung Appliances Good? (Pros, Cons, Benefits)

  You expect your appliances to last for a long time and provide excellent performance. S... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Newly opened can of white paint and paintbrush on wooden floor.
Exterior

How To Get Dried Paint Off Baseboards (5 Methods To Use)

  After a hard job of painting the walls, you may realize that some dripped onto your basebo... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Empty interior residence
Interior

How To Strip A Floor Without A Machine (4 Methods To Use)

  If you own waxed floors, then you know that you need to re-apply the wax every few years.... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Silicone gun
Interior

How To Remove Caulk From Walls (5 Methods To Use)

  Caulk protects the home by sealing gaps and holes. It prevents water, bugs, and other o... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
inside of home
Interior

House Smells Like Gasoline (Possible Causes, How To Fix)

  The smell of gasoline in your home can be a frightening experience. Is your family in d... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Under the sink garbage disposal unit
Appliances

Garbage Disposal Won't Turn Off (13 Possible Causes, Fixes)

  The garbage disposal has become a staple for many kitchens. It helps break down food de... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Unfinished draw-well pumping the first underground water
Outdoor

How Long Does It Take For A Water Well To Refill? (Explained)

  After turning on the faucet or shower, it can be worrying when water doesn't start to flow... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Brick and metal fence
Outdoor

10 Alternatives To Fencing (Updated 2023)

  Having some kind of a barrier around your property can help to ensure that your home stays... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Basement laundry room with old appliances
Interior

Can I Finish My Basement Myself? (Everything To Know)

  Finishing your basement gives you and your family additional comfortable living space.... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Water stain pattern after flood
Other

How Long Does It Take For A Water Stain To Appear? (Breakdown)

  If you notice a dark patch on your ceiling, walls, or floors, especially in areas near plu... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Building Drywall Ceiling Elements For LED Lighting
Home Improvement

How Long Can You Store Drywall Mud? (Everything to Know)

  Drywall mud, also referred to as “joint compound,” refers to the material used by cont... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Menards Home Improvement store
Other

Does Menards Cut Wood? (Everything To Know)

  Before you buy wood at Menards, you may wonder if they’ll cut your wood for you. Not... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Roof Rafters Close
Home Improvement

Rafters Versus Trusses (Differences, Advantages, How To Use )

  There are two main methods for building a roof. You can either use rafters or trusses.... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Overheated female sitting on couch in living room
Other

How Long Should It Take To Cool A House From 80 To 72? (Breakdown)

  It’s surprising how fast a home can become hot when the AC is off. You may wonder if... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Beautiful exterior of newly built luxury home
Other

How Much Does A House Weigh? (How to Calculate)

  Do you want to learn how much an average house weighs and how to calculate the weight of y... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Beautiful sunset of Los Angeles downtown skyline and palm trees
Travel

Why Is California So Expensive? (Top 20 Reasons)

  You might be thinking, “Wow! The state of California is so expensive. I don’t know how... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Wheelbarrow dumping polymeric paver sand onto an area where a new patio is being built in a backyard
Exterior

How Long Does Polymeric Sand Last? (Everything To Know)

  Polymeric sand is a useful material that acts as a filler. One of the most common uses... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Close-up of plywood sheets
Home Improvement

How Much Weight Can Plywood Support? (Everything To Know)

  Plywood has several applications for its use. Not all plywood shares the same strength.... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Modern laundry room with tile floor, also washer and dryer
Appliances

Are Pedestals For Washers And Dryers Worth It? (4 Reasons They Are)

  Buying a new washer and dryer is a big decision. You have to find something that works... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
A gallon of thinner placed next to old concrete wall
Other

House Smells Like Paint Thinner (Reasons, Fixes)

  If your house smells like paint thinner, you’ve probably had one or more rooms painted r... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Portland, Oregon, USA skyline at dusk with Mt. Hood in the distance
Travel

Why Is Portland So Expensive? (Top 20 Reasons)

  Portland is a well-known city in Oregon. As a beacon of the Pacific Northwest, many peo... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Savannah, Georgia, USA skyline on the Savannah River at dusk
Travel

25 Pros And Cons Of Living In Savannah, Georgia (Updated 2023)

  There is a unique and magical mixture of past and present from the moment you first step f... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago
Aerial view of South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Travel

Why Is Miami So Expensive? (Top 20 Reasons)

  Have you always dreamed of living in Miami Florida or traveling there for a vacation? I... Robert Patterson • 3 years ago