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. Repairing A Wobbly Ottoman Leg: . Footstools or ottomans are popular additions to chairs and couches and are designed for people to rest their feet on or for additional seating. . They also serve additional functions of storing items such a blankets and books on, and although not recommended, are occasionally used as a stepping stool. . As you can imagine footstools and ottomans take a beating, especially if they are used … [Read more...]
Remodeling With Stainless Steel: . Kitchens have become a central gathering point in our social and entertaining lives, most dinner parties start and end in the kitchen. Updating your kitchen or a full kitchen remodel will increase the design, function and resale value of a home. A kitchen remodel instantly raises the value of your home, can provide you with a more effective preparation and cooking space When remodeling your … [Read more...]
Preventing Ice Dam Damage When the snow hits our roofs several conditions together create the "perfect storm" for ice dams. The easiest way to spot an ice dam is to look for a lump of ice at the roofs edge, icicles are often present but do not cause ice dams. Roofs with inadequate ventilation ice up after a snow fall and an ice dam will form at the roofs edge where the roof is colder. Even in below freezing weather, snow on the roof … [Read more...]
As a carpenter I am often called to peoples homes to repair, replace or troubleshoot house problems. Most if not all issues that I deal with are a result of the homeowner not taking the time to perform periodic maintenance. The fall season, is a good time to give your house a good inspection and get it ready for winter. Before the weather grows colder it's important to prepare and prevent costly damage later on. Below is a Fall preventative … [Read more...]
Locating A Roof Leak With An Inspection Scope: I recently was asked to evaluate a wet spot on the floor of a 3rd floor attic. The leak was under some skylights and the owner was unsure if rain came in an opened skylight or if she had a leak. My first thought was to check the skylight since they are notorious for seal and flashing leaks. Upon closer look at the skylight I noticed some DVDs on the sill, when I moved them I noticed water … [Read more...]
Image: www.in.gov/dnr/images The Greek Revival roof return style emulated the temple forms of ancient Greece, resulting in the creation of straightforward, box-like buildings we see in historic towns of America. Most Greek Revival buildings have substantial cornices that extended into gable ends as "returns." Below picture: this house had rotted roof rake returns. The owner wanted to preserve the look of the returns but being mostly a … [Read more...]
Keep Your Cool AND Save Money: choose the right air conditioning unit: Keep Your Cool AND Save Money: How to Buy the Right Air Conditioner for Your Home After months of waiting, spring is finally here as people are looking forward to planning their favorite outdoor activities in all parts of the country. While the beautiful scenery is a welcome change, it also signals something else; warmer temperatures are right around the … [Read more...]
A Concord Carpenter's Cable TV Show: replacing garage door glass If you follow this site you know that I have also been filming a local cable show called, you guessed it, "A Concord Carpenter." This show is a highly-informative 30 minute program, where I demonstrate to homeowners how to handle a variety of simple home improvement projects with minimal experience and tools. The show concludes with a “Quick Fix” segment aimed at … [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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