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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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Risk Reduction

By Robert Robillard

Risk Reduction and Personal Safety As a police officer and self defense instructor I have learned that there are no guarantees with anything. No one can say that physical defense is always the absolute right option in every situation. And there is no one fighting style or technique that is completely un–defeatable. But having a…

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Preventing Identity Theft

By Robert Robillard

Preventing Identity Theft There are no fool proof measures to prevent identity fraud but there are several common sense steps one can take to protect themselves. Yesterday I posted on identity theft and the many ways it is perpetrated. As a police officer I have advised many a person, often too late, on how to…

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Power Tool Cord Tip

By Robert Robillard

Prevent Power cord From UnPlugging Anyone who works with power tools know that there is nothing more frustrating than when your just about to use a tool, pull to far and the cord becomes unplugged. Aaaaarrrgghh! That feeling intensifies further if your high up on a ladder or on your back in a hard to…

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Decorative Columns

By Robert Robillard

Decorative Columns: Orders Of Architecture The classical orders are ancient styles of building design distinguished by their proportions and their characteristic profiles and details, but most quickly recognizable by the type of “column” and “capital” used. With decorative columns, there are five so-called classical orders, which are named Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite. Each…

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Bathroom Fan Timer

By Robert Robillard

Using A Bathroom Fan Timer To Prevent Moisture Problems Bathroom fans are one of the most common items, in a home, that are left on after we use them. Sometimes all day which is a huge waste of energy. Bath Fan Timer This is a problem that can be easily resolved by replacing the wall…

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Time To Remodel

By Robert Robillard

Let me see… is it the avocado appliances or the red “brick” pattern linoleum on the kitchen floor that tipped it off? Whatever your reason for remodeling it is a process that is best done by organizing your wants and needs on paper first then later organized and undertaken. Time To Remodel Decide what changes…

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CertainTeed Shingles

By Robert Robillard

CertainTeed’s Landmark Solaris Shingle CertainTeed Corporation a major manufacturer is CertainTeed Shingles, asphalt roofing and building materials has added a new line of roof shingles that reportedly repels the rays of the sun. CertainTeed Shingles: The CertainTeed Shinglet line called, Landmark Solaris, uses proprietary reflective granule technology to repel the sun’s rays and lower the…

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Installing PVC Trim

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Mudroom addition. Installation Note: All trim in the article, Installing PVC Trim, is Azek PVC trim.  All miters were glued ~ Expansion joints are located on the inside [house] butt ends and under cover of overlapped boards and concealed with flexible caulking. PVC Trim – What You Need To Know Many customers these days…

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