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Robert Robillard

Carpenter / Remodeler / Editor

Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter and ToolBoxBuzz As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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A Unique Sump Pump Drain Solution

By Robert Robillard

Sump Pump Drain Solution A client of mine has a house with no gutters. The problem with not having gutters is that all of the roof run off drains against the houses foundation walls and usually finds it’s way back into the house.  Exterior drainage for a sump pump was an issue and we needed…

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Final Cut Saw Blades

By Robert Robillard

Final Cut Saw Blades Review   Final Cut sent me two of their saw blades, a 10″ and 12″ saw blade to evaluate. The interesting thing about these final cut blades is both sides of the blade have sanding disks glued to them.  2. Kick-back is greatly reduced 3. Eliminates binding of saw blade 4.…

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Relocating A Shower Head

By Robert Robillard

Relocating A Shower Head Question Hi! I have been reading your blog, and enjoy the tips you present. I have a shower question. Right now my shower head is on a wall all it’s own. I would like to put the shower head/faucet on the facing wall.  My house is on a slab. How huge…

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Spring Home Maintenance Check List

By Robert Robillard

Spring Home Maintenance Check List for Homeowners Image: http://oldwest.witchhunter.net/images/buildings/clapboard/old_West_buidling_clapboard_house_3.jpg As the weather warms, it’s time to start thinking about the exterior of your home. Here’s a quick list of twenty items to check to keep your house well maintained and fit! 1. Check for loose or leaky gutters. 2. Clean gutters and flush the downspouts.…

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Spring: Home Maintainence Check List

By Robert Robillard

Image: http://oldwest.witchhunter.net/images/buildings/clapboard/old_West_buidling_clapboard_house_3.jpg Home Maintainence Check List As the weather warms, it’s time to start thinking about the exterior of your home. This Home Maintainence Check List will save you time and money. Here’s a quick Home Maintainence Check List of twenty items to check to keep your house well maintained and fit! 1. Check for loose…

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Benchmarking For Small Remodeling Companies

By Robert Robillard

Benchmarking For Remodeling According to Remodeling Magazine Kitchen and bath remodels rank highest as the projects that generate the most revenue for companies with revenue under $250k.  The following article is about benchmarking for small remodeling companies. Highest Ranking Projects The next highest-ranking projects are, in order, handyman, window and door replacement, and trim carpentry.…

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Maintaining Your Water Feature

By Robert Robillard

Maintaining your water feature does not need to be a headache. On the contrary, if set up properly a garden water feature should be low maintenance. The following tips and some good old common sense should provide you with enough information to create and maintain a low maintenance, high enjoyment water feature. The problem many…

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Applying Trim In Confined Spaces

By Robert Robillard

  Applying Window or Door Trim In Confined Spaces   Applying trim in confined spaces frustrates many people.   In a perfect finish carpentry world all doors and windows would be installed with enough space to apply full width trim like in the picture below. The reality is that we sometimes we have to rip trim…

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