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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
Follow The Drinking Gourd I’m happy to report that the Robbins House (circa 1830), built and inhabited by the descendants of Revolutionary War veteran and former Concord slavery survivor Caesar Robbins, was saved from demolition today and will soon be returned close to its original site across from The North Bridge and Old Manse. The Robbins…
Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer ~ Father’s Day Giveaway For the dads in this country, Father’s Day typically means ties and socks. Once every five years or so, we jump for joy when we see a box big enough to contain something we might actually need around the house. Unfortunately, the wrapping paper often hides within…
Solar Street Lighting as a Solution The Town of Concord Massachusetts, my home town, is in the process of removing street lights in an effort to reduce the lighting portion of the Town budget. Street lighting is funded by the tax payers through the general fund. The plan calls for a 43% budget reduction in…
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands offers Guaranteed Relief for Dry, Cracked and Split Hands The folks at Okeefes Company recently send me a few samples of their “working Hands” to review and evaluate. Let’s face it, a carpenter’s most important tool next to his brain is his hands. Working construction outdoors in the winter results in your…
Expedition Impossible Commercial: A Concord Carpenter. recently returned from Morocco where he and two other officers from the Waltham Police Department competed as a team (one of 13) in the filming of a new ABC reality show,Expedition Impossible.Rob’s team, The Cops, included Officer Dani Henderson and Sergeant James Vaglica For more info check, Warmly Yours website. This…
CHANNELLOCK® Father’s Day Giveaway Father’s Day in the United States is on the third Sunday of June. This year Father’s Day falls on June 21st. Fathers Day celebrates contributions that fathers and father figures make for their children’s lives. Its origins may lie in a memorial service held for a large group of men, who were killed in…
Veto Pro Pac XL Tool Bags QUESTION: What has 67 pockets and can keep over 100 tools organized, dry and easily accessible? ANSWER: It’s the Veto Pro Pac tool bag. The folks atVeto Pro Pac recently sent me their XL bag to evaluate and review. Veto Pro Pac make tool bags convenient tool storage and transport to the job…
If you follow this site regularly you will remember me writing an article called “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” and “Help Establish A Permanent African American and Abolitionist Center In Concord, MA.” I’m happy to report that the Robbins House (circa 1830), built and inhabited by the descendants of Revolutionary War veteran and former Concord slavery…
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