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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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Green Energy Machine

By Robert Robillard

PROBLEM: PROBLEM: PROBLEM: SOLUTION: Image: cleantechnica.com G.E.M. ~ Means Green Energy Machine Last month, Waltham based, IST Energy released the world’s first compact, mobile waste-to energy system: the “GEM” (Green Energy Machine). This machine converts trash into fuel pellets that can be used to create electricity and gas heat. 95 percent of daily consumer waste…

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Custom Drawer Fronts

By Robert Robillard

Adding Drawers to a Built In Cubby This existing hallway built-in has two cabinet doors with flat panels but the existing drawers did not match, they had flat faces. The homeowner wanted to dress up the drawer fronts a bit and match them to the doors. New Drawer Faces We made new custom drawer fronts…

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Child Proofing Your Home

By Robert Robillard

Child poisonings are most common in children between ages 3 and 5.   Photo:  ADAM.com This is part one of a five part child safety tip series. Keeping our kids safe is a priority of mine.  Child proofing your home can bring us to feelings of safety but when there are infants and toddlers present…

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How To Repair A Hole In Drywall

By Robert Robillard

People will often ask me how to repair a hole in drywall.  While this is not really a carpenters realm I have created and fixed enough holes to be able Fixing A Drywall Hole:   1. Small hole or dent repair: Apply a liberal amount of non-shrink joint compound available at the local hardware store…

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Energy Efficient Updates

By Robert Robillard

Kickoff 2013 with Energy Efficient Do-It-Yourself Updates Guest blog post by Jay Sherman, Leviton Director of Marketing, Residential Each year, Leviton kicks off the New Year at the International Builders’ Show (IBS). We attended the show in Las Vegas from January 22 – 24, meeting with builders, contractors and homeowners to demonstrate our newest and…

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Fixing a Hole in Wallboard

By Robert Robillard

How To Fix A Hole in A Wall Green Mountain Man asked, Can you do a post on how to fix a hole in wallboard ? Hi Green Mountain Man, This is not really a carpenters realm but I have created and fixed enough holes to be able to answer your question. 1. Small Hole…

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Tips for Kids using the Internet

By Robert Robillard

Image: teach-ict.com Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens to Stay Safer When Using Blogs and Social Networking Sites 1. Never post any personal information. {cell phone number, address, or the name of your school, sports team, or pictures that could give away revealing info. like your your name, school, license plate or Town, etc]…

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Ridgid 1/2″ Pex Crimp Tool

By Robert Robillard

Ridgid Pex Crimp Tool, Model 43853 Ridgid is trying to cover all the bases with their release of the Close Quarters Manual PEX Crimp Tools.    Designed to compliment the Ridgid Cordless Press Tool.  There are several different types of crimping tools available on the market and I see most plumbers using 3/4 inch crimp tools to…

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