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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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Covering Windows With Shutters

By Robert Robillard

An innovative, cost saving shutter solution This is the back side of a garage I’m working on.  The garage is set into a hill and has a walk in storage area below it.  What I liked the most and wanted to share with you was the innovative way the owner decided to deal with  the…

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Halloween Safety Tips

By Robert Robillard

Child Safety On Halloween Trick or Treating should be one of the great adventures of Halloween for kids! Dressing in scary costumes and going door to door, yelling “Tricks or Treat!” should be part of every childhood memory. In light of this fun evening there are some Halloween safety tips you should be aware of.…

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Building A Window Seat

By Robert Robillard

How to Build A Window Seat Window seats are and attractive way to decorate  alcoves or add useful and attractive detail to a deep dog house dormer. A window seat, in order to look right, should fit wall to wall and stop below the window trim which usually means customer work.    Stopping at the window sill…

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Recall On Harper Trucks Two Wheelers

By Robert Robillard

Hand Trucks Recalled by Harper Trucks Due to Injury Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell…

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Feedback Results And Reviews

By Robert Robillard

  Who Reads AConcordCarpenter Feedback: Thank you to everyone who took my survey, I really appreciate and value your feedback. Many of you made suggestions and offered valuable feedback all of which I will be looking at more closely to make adjustments and changes to the site. Seeing what everyone does for a career also…

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Replacing An Exterior Double Door

By Robert Robillard

Installing A New Double Front Door And Multi-Point Locks: Dear Concord Carpenter, I want to replace the original double front doors on our late 50’s deck house. My wife wants to use double front doors again, but I have never had good experience with them sealing, locking, working right.  Any thoughts? Also, I was considering…

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Installing Electric Towel Warmers

By Robert Robillard

Heated Towel Warmers I woke up this New England morning, to a cold house.  Blame the Ole Yankee for the lack of heat: I refuse to turn on the furnace until at least November.  As I do every fall morning I sprinted to the shower to escape the cold! Whether it’s to relax after long…

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Milwaukee Fluorescent Light Tester

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Fluorescent Lighting Tester and Troubleshooter- New Innovation Milwaukee Electric Tool just came out with an industry first, the Milwaukee Fluorescent Light Tester, a tool with the ability to test fluorescent gas, check pin connections and test ballasts. This Milwaukee Fluorescent Lighting Tester will now allow professional Electricians and Building Maintenance Technicians stop the old pull and…

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