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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
Tin Ceilings are on a come back Tin ceilings were very popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s and graced many Victorian homes and stores in many areas of the United States. Tin ceiling tiles were also used to cover over unsightly plastered or damaged ceilings.Tin ceilings had an added benefit – they were…
Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway The folks at Milwaukee Tool recently introduced their new Milwaukee M18 Job Site Radio. This radio plugs in or operates on an M18 battery and is packed with features that includes Bluetooth technology that works up to 100-feet away, capability to charge tablets, phones and other devices on…
Image: www.clickgreener.com HP Adopts Green Batteries for Notebooks Westborough-based lithium ion battery developer Boston-Power Inc. reports it has landed its first manufacturing and distribution partner for its Sonata line of portable power devices. Environmentally Friendly Battery Hewlett Packard Co. will be the first computer manufacturer to offer the Sonata, an environmentally friendly next-generation battery, as…
Milwaukee Tool M12 Heated Jacket Review Model 2345 This last summer Milwaukee held a media day to introduce Rob and his fellow website editors to their new tools. Some of the tools were brand new and others were updates to prior tools. There were many impressive tools shown that day but most impressive were the…
Replacing A Wood Column With A Fiberglass Column These 8″ round, wood, porch columns are approximately 15 years old and severely rotted. The lack of a gutter above didn’t help matters either. this article will explain the steps necessary for a porch column replacement. Both porch column bases are completely rotted and a colony of…
Image: parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us Building Permit Considerations A frequent question often asked is “should I get a building permit?” Building codes have been established by most cities and towns and can vary considerably from one jurisdiction to another. A building permit is a document issued by a city or town building department to insure changes to structures…
Image: www.ngms.state.ms.us What about adding Re-Fill to the three R’s below My blogger friend at ArtSpark Theatre has motivated me to re post this. Coincidentally, another blogger friend, Concord Pastor, told me today that he purchased a stainless steel re usable cup after reading this earlier blog post. There are many things we as individuals…
Frame-less Glass Shower Stall Enclosures and Doors Semi frame-less and frame-less glass shower enclosures have been around for awhile and have always been associated with a timeless look of quality and classic design. Today’s bathrooms differ greatly from the bathrooms decades ago. Bathrooms today are more comfortable and are designed as places to relax and…
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