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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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SHIFTboston Ideas Competition

By Robert Robillard

It’s not often that a carpenter gets invited to a swanky design contest by an architect. My friend and architect Dan Broggi invited me to attend tonight’s SHIFTboston’s design contest. How cool is that? The competition is an international event and has generated interest from almost all 50 states and over 90 countries; inviting design…

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Closet Design ~ Exterior Sketch View

By Robert Robillard

Let me start by saying that I don’t have many “best” friends but the one’s I have are stellar. Case in point: The other night my friend Dan Broggi and I were enjoying a cold beer at a local pub. I was telling Dan that I had just looked at a small remodeling job which…

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Moving? Get A Lowes 10% Coupon

By Robert Robillard

10% Off Coupon At Lowe’s Moving can be intimidating. Manage the process by establishing your budget, creating your time lines and selecting the right professionals to help you along the way. If you’re moving anytime soon then you’re eligible for a 10% off coupon on Lowe’s purchases up to $5,000. CLICK HERE for 10% off…

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Small Wood Shop

By Robert Robillard

Getting Work Done In A Small Wood Shop If I had my way, my dream shop would be in an old barn with drive up access and large windows. My current shop, not a dream shop, but very functional small work shop.  It is about 350 sq. feet and is located in my basement.  I…

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Building A Closet Where There Was None!

By Robert Robillard

A past client, and referral from my plumber, called me this week and asked me to build her a closet where this desk now sits. See my past post on the importance of trades referrals. Her bedroom has no closets and this project will give her a 24″ deep by 8′ long closet. The closet…

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Remodeling Road To Recovery?

By Robert Robillard

Are consumers starting to spend more on their homes? The Home Remodeling & Repair Index shows that consumers are starting to feel good about their homes as investments again and are putting more money towards home improvement projects more than they were this time last year. What signs of recovery are you seeing? Are people…

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The Hidden Value Of Small Remodeling Jobs

By Robert Robillard

Small Remodeling Jobs Lead To Bigger Jobs   Big jobs are harder to come by in this economy, but they still exist. Many contractors that I am familiar with would ONLY do large scale projects. Our current economy situation has forced many of the smarter contractors to re-think this strategy. What many of these contractor’s…

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Save Energy With A Programmable Thermostats

By Robert Robillard

Programmable Thermostats Learn how to install a programmable thermostat in 7 easy steps: Reduce your home’s heating and cooling costs by about 15 percent by installing a programmable thermostat. This is an easy do-it-yourself project, their cost ranges from $ 30 to $100. Programmable thermostats automatically raise and lower the heat to an when you’re…

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