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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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DELTA Fuse Kitchen Collection

By Robert Robillard

New From DELTA:  The Fuse™ Kitchen Collection The DELTA Fuse Kitchen Collection has a new kitchen faucet collection that comes in three colorful color combinations. This faucet features a split-finish pull-down faucet, which is offered in a combination of a Brilliance® Stainless finish with Cracked Pepper, Chili Pepper or Snowflake White. FUSE Collection Features: MagnaTite® docking…

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Custom Fireplace Mantel

By Robert Robillard

Installing a Custom Fireplace Mantel In the finish carpentry world a Custom Fireplace Mantel is often the aesthetic showpiece of a room.  People use mantles to display family photos, treasured artworks, knickknacks and, more recently flat screen televisions. Do You Need A Stock Mantel or Custom Made? Many fireplaces built in today’s homes are of…

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Milwaukee Compact 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill Model 5263-21  REVIEW As I get older I’m finding myself talking the time to make jigs, buy tools or use two wheelers or a helper anytime I can.  Why?   I’m on the quest to find “the easier way.”   You know, the way that doesn’t beat your body up and leave you…

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New Book: Home Improvement Projects Explained!

By Robert Robillard

Spend-A-Little Save-A-Lot Home Improvements: Money-Saving Projects Anyone Can Do A friend of mine, Brad Staggs,  recently wrote his own home improvement book.  Brad Staggs has written, produced and directed feature stories for The Nashville Network and also produced and hosted features for Decorating with Style and Today at Home on HGTV.   Today, Brad is seen on HGTV’s HGTVPro.Com Weekly and…

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Rockler I-Semble Shelf Blocks

By Robert Robillard

Rockler I-Semble Shelf Blocks Makes Furniture Making Easy On a budget?  Like to do things yourself? Always wish you could make your own furniture but don’t have a shop full of tools or the know how? Here’s the solution: Rockler recently introduced the Rockler I-Semble Shelf Blocks which are sturdy steel and feature a black powder coat…

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Remodeling A Kitchen With Stainless Steel

By Robert Robillard

 Remodeling With Stainless Steel: . Kitchens have become a central gathering point in our social and entertaining lives, most dinner parties start and end in the kitchen. Updating your kitchen or a full kitchen remodel will increase the design, function and resale value of a home.  A kitchen remodel instantly raises the value of your home,…

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JOHNSON Magnetic Glo-View Torpedo Level

By Robert Robillard

Johnson  Glo-View Magnetic Aluminum Torpedo Level Model # 5500M-GLO Johnson Level recently Rare Earth Magnetic Torpedo Level with their Glo-View technology.  According to Johnson Glo-View is a phosphorescent pigment  with an afterglow 10 times greater than conventional  phosphorescent. I was curious to see just how well the Glo-View worked.Glo-View technology is basically a glow in…

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Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Band Saw Model # 6232-21 Milwaukee’s new Deep Cut Band Saws promises deliver on the job-site!    It’s 11 Amps, superior cut visibility and the largest cut capacity all help this Pro tool live up to many difficult job-site tasks.    All these features are delivered in a slimmer housing that has a better line of sight!…

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