Rob started in the industry as a nine year old working at his Dad’s company during school holidays. He continued working at his father’s company after he left school.
From 1994-1998, Rob completed a carpentry apprenticeship and he then travelled for a year working, playing rugby and snowboarding. On his return to Australia he started up his own company, RJP Constructions.
It was while he was working as a carpenter in 2000 that Rob was approached to be a presenter on Live This!, a lifestyle programme on Channel 10 which aired until 2001.
Rob then started on Seven’s Better Homes and Gardens and also did a stint on the network’s DIY program, House Calls To The Rescue, with Johanna Griggs.
Rob met his wife Gwen, in Wales during the 1999 Rugby World Cup. They struck up a friendship and, as fate would have it, she was sent to Sydney in 2000 to cover the Olympics for a Welsh television program. They married in 2003 and have a son, Gruffydd, and daughter, Branwen.
In 2010, Rob took out the 10th season of DANCING WITH THE STARS with his professional dance partner Alana Patience.
He supports Diabetes Australia, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is a regular contributor to Diabetic Living magazine after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes aged seven.
Rob is in his last year of a Construction Project Management Degree at UTS.
In 2012, Better Homes and Gardens was awarded a record 10th Silver Logie for Australia’s Most Popular Lifestyle Program. The series is now in its 18th season.
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Hi Rob, i made the balance bike from your show, but i can,t get the wheels anywere,you said they were available at bike shops, i live in Ballarat,no shop here has them ,same at Geelong.have tried on the internet as well,can you help. Terry Coyle
ReplyHi Rob, I made your wooden petrol station in 2009 for my 3 year old grandson, and wish to make it for another 3 year old, but i have lost the plans. Can you send me them please?
ReplyHi Rob I was interested in the segment you did a few weeks ago regarding the Malibu Concertina Screen Door. I am interested in installing one in a doorway with an outward opening door however, the threshold has a raised lip which restricts the height of the doorway opening to 2030mm. Is there some way the that the height of the screen door can be reduced. Many thanks Keith
ReplyHi Rob! My son would like to start making over old furniture. Any suggestions on items that would be handy? I have an old piece that he can start on that needs bits of the wood replaced, sanding and finishing. I want to help him get started as I'm going to pay him for the work he does. He did woodwork at school and enjoyed it so I want to encourage him as much as possible. Any help would be really appreciated!! Sue
ReplyHi Rob, I would like the wooden toy garage / petrol station for matchbox cars pattern pls, I can't seem to find the plans for it and have searched by BHG magazines and the web site, can you please send to me, Thanks Dave
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