Replacing Broken Garage Door Glass

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Planting A Tree

By Robert Robillard

How To Plant A Tree Planting a tree can be a rewarding and fun time.  It also has the potential to transform a landscape. Pick A Tree For The Location: Before buying a tree remember to pick the right tree for its location.  What I mean is choose a tree that will grow and compliment…

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Winner Of Father’s Day The Duo Fast Cordless Nailer

By Robert Robillard

The winner of the Duo Fast cordless roofing nailer is Lavonne [ladyvon@grm.net].  Lavonne please get in touch with me to claim your price in time for Father’s Day. Lavonne won a Duo-Fast cordless roofing nailer.    Check out my Weekly Giveaways! The Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer System, Model DFCR175C, comes with a backpack storage bag with…

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Winners Of Weekly Tool Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

A Concord Carpenter Weekly Tool Winner: Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and come back to comment on some of your recommendations for tool giveaways. This past two week’s winners of my…

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Roof Colors that Complement Historic Structures

By Robert Robillard

Roof Colors that Complement Historic Structures My town has a department called the Historic District commission. [HDC]  The HDC  is charged with determining appropriate exterior architectural features of buildings within the HDC district. The HDC determines color, moldings, details ad other features. DaVinci Roofscapes has a many historic color combinations that can be achieved by selecting the…

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Wood Post Protector

By Robert Robillard

post protector I love new and innovative products.  The post protector seems to be one of those -Please note that I have not tested this yet. Wood posts are popular for many projects including barns, decks, pergolas, mail boxes, play sets and light posts. The problem we all face is rot, decay and insect damage.  Longevity is always a concern anytime we…

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DEWALT Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Testing The DEWALT Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade At a recent visit to DEWALT in Towson Maryland I had the opportunity to get a peek at their Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade in action. After watching the demos and using a saw equipped with the blade I can tell you that this type of technology…

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Pool Safety

By Robert Robillard

Pool Safely – Watch Children At All Times Around Pools and Spas This Summer According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) the first few months of 2011, resulted in 37 drownings and 38 near-drowning incidents  across America. Many of the drowning incidents are preventable.  Drowning is the number one cause of death for children under five in…

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