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Professional Communications Via Email As a carpenter I do most of my communicating to schedule, price and work out details on projects via email. It's fast, easy and can be done at anytime of the day or night. A big issue that I often see if that emails lack tone and can be misleading at times. Here are a few tips to communicate better via email. Be professional: Always maintain a polite and respectful tone. Avoid off color humor and … [Read more...]
Cost effective Multi-Tool Blade Blades: What's your biggest pet peeve with your multi-tool? I bet it's the cost of the replacement blades. Was I right? The problem I have is coughing up the $27.00 for a new bi-metal blade every-time I start a job. I recently came across a distributor of high quality replacement oscillating blades. The site is called Imperial Blades and they make a huge selection of blades from wood … [Read more...]
Energy Saving Storm Panel At a recent trade show I stumbled upon a really cool Mylar Interior Storm Panel product made by a company ScreenItAgain.com. ScreenItAgain.com makes custom window and door replacement screens and grilles of all shapes, sizes and colors. They sell directly to end consumers, as well as to contractors. What impressed me was that ScreenItAgain uses high quality materials that meet or exceed industry … [Read more...]
SimpliciKey Keyless Entry As keyless car entry has become standard, keyless home entry is sure to follow. Already, remote control deadbolts are the first step for new and current homeowners alike to add an easy and useful upgrade to their houses that will make residences more attractive to sellers and fellow homeowners in the future. One touch locking and unlocking can also help alleviate the fumble for keys at the door, and … [Read more...]
Bosch MX30EC-21 Multi-X Oscillating Tool Bosch Power Tools recently released the MX30E Multi-X™ OscillatingTool, that is designed for a wide variety of cutting, grinding, scraping, and sanding applications. The Bosch MX30EC-21 Multi-X Oscillating Tool is the first Bosch oscillating tool to boast a tool-less accessory change lever, making it easier to attach or reposition the blade or accessories. The hands free tool change is a … [Read more...]
Clopay Coachman garage doors make a splash in the neighborhood! One of the most prominent design elements of a home and the most commonly used entrance is the garage door. We just finished our renovation of a concrete block garage. The renovation was to cover the concrete block with clapboard siding and trim to better match and blend with the main house details. To top off the renovation we installed two Clopay garage doors. the … [Read more...]
Do you need Replacement Window Screens or Window Grilles but can’t find what you’re looking for in stores? ScreenItAgain.com is a new website that allows homeowners and contractors to easily order custom, built-to-order window and door screens, and window grilles. The clean design and simple point and click ordering interface makes it easy to build what you need. There are comprehensive self-help instructions and videos about measuring and … [Read more...]
Every Homeowner's Spring Checklist One of the toughest things about being a homeowner is dealing with repairs. Things always seem to break at the most inopportune times. Ideally it would be great if we dealt with our homes more like we do our cars; with regularly scheduled home preventative maintenance . It would be really nice to be able to bring a Home Inspector in each spring to give your house a good once-over. But since most of us don't … [Read more...]
Robert Robillard is the Editor of A Concord Carpenter, Host of the Concord Carpenter cable tv show and the Principal of Robert E. Robillard Finish Carpentry & Renovation, LLC, a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts.
He writes on all aspects of home improvement and remodeling, specializing in problem solving for all aspects of home maintenance.
In his spare time he enjoys reviewing new tools and products and restoring old tools back and using them on projects: A Concord Carpenter.
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