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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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ZipDoor Kit

By Robert Robillard

How To Contain Remodeling Dust With The  Zip Door Kit As a remodeling contractor I learned early on that containing remodeling dust and keeping that dust out of the non-remodeled portion of your clients home is often more important than the quality of your work. It’s a fact that construction transports fine dust particles into…

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Nail Protection Plate

By Robert Robillard

Protect Plumbing Pipes With a Nail Stopping  Nail Protection Plate A nail protection plate helps prevent nails from piercing pipes and electrical lines after the plaster walls are installed and the finish trim is being applied.   Nail Protection Plates are typically installed over utilities that pass through framing members. Nail protection plates come in all…

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RIDGID 238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter

By Robert Robillard

RIDGID® 238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter Cuts Pipe up to 8” in Hard-to-Reach Spaces If your a plumber or mechanical contractor you’ll appreciate that the folks at RIDGID have designed a compact, lightweight drill attachment that  is designed for plumbers and mechanical contractors when cutting soil pipe in tight overhead clearance situations such as in rafter or…

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Seal Attic Air Leaks

By Robert Robillard

Seal Attic Air Leaks and Save Money on Heating Bills Attic heat loss due to air leakage accounts for one-quarter to one-third of your annual heating bill! Insulation itself does not stop the air leaks – you need to stop air leaks in order to let the insulation do its job. TIP:  Blackened insulation is…

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Veto Pro Pac HVAC Tool Bags

By Robert Robillard

HVAC Tool Bags The problem with todays tools and tool bags is that the folk designing them have never worked in the field.    It’s taken a bit of time for companies to realize this and the folks at Veto Pro Pac have it figured out with their Veto Pro Pac HVAC Tool Bags.  They have…

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Satisfied Customers

By Robert Robillard

Image: musicforchange.com What YOU really want . . . in customer service is Satisfied Customers  Satisfied Customers is something we try to achieve and is important for the professionalism in the remodeling industry.  Customer satisfaction is a topic we find fascinating and one that some contractors overlook. Recently I posted a Customer Service Survey on my…

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Carpentry and Remodeling Concord Ma

By Robert Robillard

Carpentry and Remodeling Concord, MA Start planning your deck now! Call the Concord Carpenter for your complete year round services: Finished basements Crown molding and built in bookcases Additions Remodeling Replacement doors & windows All aspects of carpentry Handyman services Call ~ 617-799-1971 This deck was added onto the existing 200 year old porch. The…

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Contractor Referrals

By Robert Robillard

Image: smallbusinessnewz.com The Importance or Your Past Clients and Referrals Back in November, I posted on ” A Different Approach to Customer Appreciation.”  which focused on the importance of focusing on your existing, loyal customers.  What I did not discuss was the importance of contractor referrals. Focus On Your BEST Customers That post mentioned the…

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