From minor home repairs to complete remodels, Robert Ferguson has done it all.
Robert’s career as a residential contractor has spanned more than 40 years. Robert is now semi-retired. His career provided him with the experience to work on, and complete, home remodeling, repair, and renovation projects.
In 2000, Robert began writing as a way to share his knowledge of the residential home improvement industry. Robert has since written for major branded sites such as Skyword, Pink Plumber, Modernize, DIY guru Bob Vila’s website, Family Handyman, Workbench Life, Owners, Dremel, Skil, and Craftsman.
Robert wants to share his knowledge to empower DIY enthusiasts with the expert guidance and educational tools they need in order to take on big or small projects safely with confidence and ease. He has written about everything from auto repair to zoning restrictions to masonry tools for DoItYourself.com.
In his spare time, Robert enjoys Florida beaches, boating, fishing, biking, travel, and gardening. Next on Robert’s list? Become scuba certified. Robert is also the owner and main contributor to the menshouldpause.com website, which is currently under construction.
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