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Robert Robillard

Carpenter / Remodeler / Editor

Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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Kershaw Funxion 8200GRY

By Robert Robillard

Kershaw Funxion DIY – A Great All Purpose Knife: The folks at Kershaw recently sent me one of their Kershaw Funxion 8200GRY pocket knives to review and evaluate. Initial Observation: The Funxion features a 3 inch folding knife with Kershaws, Speedsafe designed into it.  Speedsafe is an assisted opening system that uses a torsion bar to allows the blade…

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Storm Door Repair

By Robert Robillard

Repairing A Larson Storm Door My Larson storm door recently started dragging and sticking on the door handle side at the threshold when opened.  Looking closer at the hinges it appeared that the screws were loose and it was time for a storm door repair. A closer look and attempts to tighten the screws revealed…

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Porter Cable 20 Volt Compact Drill Driver Review

By Robert Robillard

Porter Cable 20 Volt Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) The folks at Porter Cable recently launched its 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Compact Drill/Driver (PCCK600LB) and 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver (PCCK640LB), which are both part of the new 20 Volt MAX* system. The folks at Porter Cable recently sent me the Porter…

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Contractors Advice On Relaxation

By Robert Robillard

Contractor Tips For Relaxing and Living A Healthy Lifestyle We live in a society where multi-tasking has become the norm, many people find it difficult to actually relax. Our bodies react the same to positive or negative stress. Prolonged stress can affect the body negatively. The key is to learn to strengthen our resiliency and…

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Bosch 1594K Planer

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 6.5 Amp motor, 16,500 RPM Planer Review There is nothing better on the job-site to get fast stock removal and a smooth finish than a power planer, especially for edge material and door planing!  A power planer is a time and money saver. The folks at Bosch recently sent us their  Bosch 1594K Planer to review.  Up to…

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Lesson In Leadership

By Robert Robillard

Image: http: www.ibiblio.org ENDURANCE, Shackelton’s Leadership Lesson! In the residential and construction remodeling world we don’t usually have to kill our dogs and eat seals to survive but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a thing or two about leadership. This is the true story of Earnest Shackleton’s amazing 1914 voyage to cross the Antarctic. …

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How To Build A Remodeling Debris Chute

By Robert Robillard

A debris chute is the most quick, safe, and efficient method of remodeling and demolition debris. Building your own debris chute can be done in less than five minutes with the proper materials and the know how.

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Increase In Multi Generational Households

By Robert Robillard

Multi Generational Households Increasing Few American adults want to take on roommates, much less shack up with their parents, but many are being forced to as a result of job loss or foreclosure, according to a new survey on mulch-generational housing conducted by AARP there is a marked increase in multi generational households. Job loss…

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