Hands Free Leveling

By Robert Robillard

Wood Clamping With One Handed Bar Clamps: Many, many times when working in the shop I end up wishing I had an extra hand to hold something.  When working alone in your shop its important to find the right tools or jigs that make your work process flow easier, faster and stress free.  Below is…

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Panel Saw

By Robert Robillard

Handling Sheet Stock In A Small Shop My shop is located in my basement with exterior access through a bulkhead stairway.  Getting sheet stock down those steps is do-able but difficult. Many a project I work on from cabinets to bookcases end up with me having to rip plywood sheet stock into 12″ or 24″…

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Understanding Condensation in Your Home

By Robert Robillard

  Window Condensation What do houseplants, a boiling pot of pasta and your shower all have in common? They all add moisture to your home’s interior. And, while some humidity in the home is good, excessive moisture can be uncomfortable. “We often get calls from homeowners who are concerned that their windows are ‘sweating’ or…

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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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