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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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New Bosch Tools

By Robert Robillard

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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Kwikset Electronic Deadbolt Review

By Robert Robillard

Installing A Keyless Deadbolt  Smartcode Deadbolt Model: 910TRL ZBC4 15 SMT The folks at Kwikset recently sent me a  Kwikset SmartCode Deadbolt to review and evaluate. Kwikset offers a full line of electronic levers and deadbolts with three finishes.  [brass, nickel and bronze] One thing that I like about these deadbolts is you can enter your home…

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Winner Of Father’s Day Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag Giveaway!

By Robert Robillard

Congratulations to Debbie Jackson from Ridgeway, MO.   Debbie won a Veto Pro Pac tool bag valued at  $ 144.00. The Veto Pro Pac is an industrial strength storage tool bag designed to keep tools where they belong, within easy reach, protected from work site hazards. I love my Veto Pro Pac, it was designed for…

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Increasing Contractor Sales

By Robert Robillard

Getting Customers:  Word-of-mouth advertising is still the best! Word-of-mouth advertising has long been revered as the best form of marketing.  When looking for a carpenter or contractors, people tend to look to friends for advice and guidance.   Often times basing their decision on a trusted friends prior experience. That “prior experience” is something we…

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Father’s Day Giveaway: Win A Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag

By Robert Robillard

I recently had the opportunity to review and learn about Vet Pro Pac tool-bags and I’m glad I did.  I am now a Veto convert. I gave and threw my Rigger bags and am now sporting all Veto! Veto Pro Pac is short for Vertical Tool Organization Protected and Packed. Veto bags are professional grade,…

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2011 BOSCH Media Event

By Robert Robillard

This week I am visiting the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation’s2011 BOSCH Media Event to preview their release of new and improved tools. Bosch is a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, accessories, laser and optical leveling and range finding tools.

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DEWALT 20 Volt Max Cordless Tools

By Robert Robillard

2011 DEWALT Media Event: Concord Carpenter recently returned from a visit to Black & Decker University [BDU] where we attended the 2011 DEWALT media event.  BDU is a training, research and development facility for DEWALT, Stanley and Black & Decker tools.   While at BDU I was among the first to learn about DEWALT’s newest tool…

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Replacing Broken Garage Door Glass

By Robert Robillard

A Concord Carpenter’s Cable TV Show:  replacing garage door glass If you follow this site you know that I have also been filming a local cable show called, you guessed it, “A Concord Carpenter.” This show is a  highly-informative 30 minute program, where I demonstrate to homeowners how to handle a variety of simple home improvement projects…

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