Detecting Home Energy Leaks with Infrared Thermometers

By Robert Robillard

Detect Home Energy Leaks with Infrared Thermometers Nearly everyone can relate to the difficulties in keeping their home warm during winter and cool during summer. At times it can seem like an insurmountable challenge, particularly if your home is poorly insulated, or there are areas within the home where air leaks are present. But there…

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RIDGID Pro Pack Wet/Dry Vacuum Review

By Jeff Williams

RIDGID Pro Pack Wet/Dry Vacuum Review A clean and tidy job site goes a long way to show customers that you are a professional. Beyond that, a clean job site is a more efficient and safer site as well. A clean, safe, and efficient job site is a goal every contractor should strive for and a…

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Repairing Ice Dam Damage

By Robert Robillard

Repairing water damaged walls and ceilings “Preparation When Painting Is Everything!! Rush the paint preparation and you’ll end up regretting it!” . . . . . says my friend and fellow craftsman Mark O’Lalor of O’Lalor Painting Company. This article will focus on how to repair water damaged ceiling and walls and prepare for paint.…

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Makita Cordless Hammer Driver Drill XPH07

By Ethan Bickford

Makita XPH07 Cordless Hammer Driver Drill Review Makita is well known for their quality cordless tools so when we were given a chance to try their newest premium drill we definitely wanted to give it a shot. Their initial offering for a brushless drill was a compact, and while a good drill in many respects…

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Dickies Khaki Pant

By Robert Robillard

Dickies Khaki Pant – Work Wear We here at Concord Carpenter have a crew of seasoned carpenters with a diverse preference of styles and brands when it comes to work wear, but when it comes to company attire, uniformity is king. Having our team show up to a clients home looking clean-cut, professional, and uniform…

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Ridgid 10-Inch 13 Amp Table Saw R4512

By Robert Robillard

Ridgid 10-Inch 13 Amp Table Saw R4512Review We recently took a close look at the Ridgid R4512 table saw.   What impressed mostly us was this saw has many cabinet saw features, at fraction of the price. This saw gives users the ability to move the saw easily with an integral pedal lift and caster mechanism.…

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Milwaukee Job Site Backpack 48-22-8200

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Job Site Backpack 8-22-8200 Review The folks at Milwaukee recently introduced a backpack as a tool storage and transport option. We recently played with the Milwaukee Job Site Backpack 48-22-8200and quickly determined that it is a durable, pro grade backpack, worthy of any job-site. Most of the guys on my crew swear by the…

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Crown Molding Shelf

By Robert Robillard

Crown Molding Shelves Secured with a French Cleat Crown molding shelves have become more and more popular these days to display nick knacks and pictures.  Building a Crown molding shelf can intimidate many people only because of the miter cuts needed to return the crown molding to the wall. I like to make my crown…

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