Decorative Garage Door Trim

By Robert Robillard

Dressing Up A Garage Door With Crown Molding Do you have a garage door with flat trim casing on all three sides? Crown molding applied to the top of a garage door can make a dramatic statement and increase the curb appeal of your garage entry.  Curb appeal is the first impression the house makes…

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Insulated Garage Doors

By Robert Robillard

Lower Energy Costs and Improve the Comfort of Your Home Year-Round with an Insulated Garage Door A leaky, uninsulated garage door may not be an obvious culprit in rising monthly utility bills, but it’s worth a second look if you have an attached garage. Replacing an older garage door with a new, energy efficient model…

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Lightning Protection For Your Home

By Robert Robillard

The Damage From Lightning Is REAL The chance of incurring a loss due to lightning may be greater than many think.  Statistics compiled by the Insurance Information Institute (III) indicate that five percent of all insurance claims are lightning related, accounting for damages totaling more than $1 billion annually.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association…

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Holiday Tool Buying Guide Part 1

By Robert Robillard

Holiday Gift Buying Guide: Since starting AConcordCarpenter I am constantly asked for my recommendations for tool gifts.  The simple answer is not always that simple. People are funny when it comes to tools.  When you consider that many people follow brand loyally, only look at price points, purchase what their used to; based on many…

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Holiday Tool Buying Guide 2

By Robert Robillard

Based on the suggestion of a friend, I’ve compiled a list of great gift ideas of the tools and products that I have tested and reviewed.  All are great tools and many of them have found permanent homes in my toolbox!! While most of these recommendations are tools, some of them are really cool products,…

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Holiday Tool Buying Guide 3

By Robert Robillard

Since starting AConcordCarpenter I am constantly asked for my recommendations for tool gifts.  The simple answer is not always that simple. People are funny when it comes to tools.  Based on the suggestion of a friend, I’ve compiled a list of great gift ideas of the tools and products that I have tested and reviewed. …

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Gorilla Tape

By Robert Robillard

Gorilla Glue Tape I’ve been an avid fan of Gorilla Glue for years.  The original Gorilla Glue has a permanent home in my tool box, its ability to  bond to almost any material including wood, ceramic, stone, metal has always impressed me. Recently Gorilla Glue company has been turning out some real impressive products; from woodworking glue,…

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Fypon PVC Trellis System

By Robert Robillard

Fypon Trellis When contractor Steve Roth purchased a dilapidated 1900s era two-story home during a foreclosure sale in Archbold, Ohio his mind was set on transforming the structure into a duplex home. He used a variety of low-maintenance building materials to replace rotting exterior materials. One of the products he used, a PVC trellis system…

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