STIHL Recalls Yard Power Tools

By Robert Robillard

Recall Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Name of Product: Gas powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap   Units: About 2.3 million   Manufacturer: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.   Hazard: The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can…

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DIY Home Improvement Show – Episode 5

By Robert Robillard

A Concord Carpenter Delivers Tips For Simple Home Repair In New TV Show . I just finished filming the fifth cable TV episode #5 ~ check it out. See Press Release During the highly informative 30 minute program, we  demonstrate to homeowners how to handle a vari ety of simple home improvement projects with minimal…

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Asbestos Tile Removal

By Robert Robillard

 Remove Asbestos tile or cover it?   Dear Concord Carpenter, My home was built in ’56 with a tile floor basement that is asbestos. During floods, many of these tiles came floating by. I just had French drains installed on the interior perimeter of my basement. We have studded out a room as my brother…

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Electric Log Splitter Recall

By Robert Robillard

Changzhou Globe Tool Group Recalls Due to Laceration or Amputation Hazard; Name of Product: Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters Units: About 20,000 Manufacturer: Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd., of China Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc. of North Wilkesboro, NC Hazard: The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under…

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Tips On Choosing A House Color

By Robert Robillard

  Choosing a House color?  Start with the roof . . . That’s become one of the most common requests for homeowners in today’s marketplace as people look to add more colorful features to their homes as part of remodeling and new construction projects. “A well-chosen color scheme for a home’s exterior can bring out…

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Replacing Old Building Products

By Robert Robillard

  The Environmental Benefits of Replacing Old Building Materials At this point, there really is not any need to further repeat the amazing environmental benefits of outfitting older homes with , products and materials. The immediate impact of these necessary changes will save water, energy, gas and oil usage.  Simply by making these large and…

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Warmly Yours Tempzone Radiant Floor System

By Robert Robillard

Warmly Yours Tempzone System Review WarmlyYours TempZone™  Radiant Electric Floor Heat This past winter I installed a Warmly Your snow melting system under a blue-stone walkway with huge success.  I was so impressed with this system that I asked Warmly Yours if they would be interested in my reviewing their Warmly Yours Tempzone Radiant Floor System…

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Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer 23 Gauge A Pin Nailer Is A Small But Handy Finish And Shop Tool: The Porter Cable PIN138 Pin Nailer uses 23-gauge headless and slight head pin nails from 5/8-Inch to 1-3/8-Inch length. Pin Nails The headless nails are great for holding things in place until the glue dries.  Things…

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