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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
Craftsman Tools is looking for a reality star for a new online series: SCREW*D: Where Survival Comes Down to the Right Tools. The person will make $50,000 — in three months. You can only enter if you have NO DIY skills/are under qualified–someone who has a good personality and is terrible with tools is what…
It’s Never too Late to Clean Up the Deck By Joe “the Pro” Sainz at www.BeThePro.com Early summer is a great time of year. The weather’s good, it’s time to grill a few burgers and you can do a few things around the house, including cleaning up the deck. For much of the U.S., the…
Proper Painting Preparation: A poor paint job often shows up after the painter is gone and the check has cleared. Most paint jobs fail because an important step in the preparation phase was skipped or done poorly. A poor paint job often manifests itself in paint failure such as; flaking, chipping, paint peeling in sheets, bleeding spots…
Home Security Tips Cheap and Free Home Security Solutions Home security may seem expensive, but there are many things you can do around your house that are inexpensive or free and will make a difference in the level of your security. By doing some simple things, you can deter burglars and keep your home and…
Makita 18V Drill-Driver Preview When I first started out in the remodeling field Makita was the only option for cordless drills. Alot of things have changed since then with better battery technology and power to weight ratios that never cease to impress me. One thing remains true is that Makita is not going away. So…
Rockler Woodworking Clamps: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware recently came out with an upgraded F-Style woodworking clamp. It’s called the ROCKLER Sure-Foot F-Style Clamp, this new clamp is impressive! First Impression: One thing that is immediately noticeable it the beefy construction of this clamp. there is nothing flimsy about the shaft or the clamping frames. A no-tip base and spinning,…
Channellock Tool Roll Winner: In celebration of Father’s Day the folks at Channellock sponsered a Father’s Day giveaway and was giving away a Channellock Tool Roll No. 3 gift set . The winner is Margaret Smith from Randolph , NJ. Congradulations Margaret. Margaret you win a tool roll with five Channellock pliers that are handy…
New Bosch Tools – Media Event 2011 Last week I traveled to Mt. Prospect, IL to attend the 2011 Bosch Media Event. This event is designed for editors to preview Bosch‘s newest tools prior to them being released to the retail market. The best part of this event, in my humble opinion, is the hands…
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