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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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Simonton StormBreaker Plus® Windows Reduce External Noise

By Robert Robillard

Live on a busy street?   Near an airport? Or just prefer your castle to be a quiet and tranquil sanctuary? You can now choose windows for your home  that reduce the transmittance of sounds into the home by more than 50 percent Impact-resistant Simonton StormBreaker Plus® windows and doors, typically installed in homes in geographic areas that…

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Home Fire Sprinkler Facts

By Robert Robillard

How much do you know about home fire sprinkler systems? If you’re reading this at work, chances are pretty good there is a fire sprinkler in the ceiling over your head.  That’s because automatic fire sprinkler technology has been protecting industrial, commercial and high-rise properties since the late 1800s. But did you know that same…

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Replacing Garage Door Glass: Concord Carpenter On TV

By Robert Robillard

The fourth episode of my cable show just aired and focuses on replacing broken garage door glass panes.   My goal is to film one show a month.  Next month we will be filming a series on how to add a closet in a homes front hallway.  We will build the closet into a garage space and then cut…

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Porter Cable 557 Plate Joiner

By Robert Robillard

Porter-Cable 557 7 Amp Plate Joiner Kit The folks at Porter Cable recently sent me their  Porter Cable 557 Plate Joiner to evaluate. A plate joiner is a specialized woodworking tool  that is used to cut specially shaped slots in wood.  Also referred to as a biscuit joiner this tool is basically a mini-saw.  It…

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PorterCable 511 Cylindrical Lock Boring Jig Kit

By Robert Robillard

 Porter-Cable Lock Boring Jig Review The folks at Porter-Cable recently sent me their PorterCable 511 Cylindrical Lock Boring Jig Kit Installation Kit to review and evaluate. This jig is used to drill precise holes in doors to allow you to install  cylindrical knob sets and deadbolts.  It will fit door thickness measuring 1-5/16 to 2-1/8-Inch. The beauty of using a…

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Installing Bondera Tile Mat

By Robert Robillard

Whether you’re a contractor or a Do-It-Yourselfer Bondera will save you time and money! What is Bondera? Bondera is a pressure-sensitive tile adhesive that is perfect for counter & wall tile projects.   A peel and stick product, it allows you to apply tile directly to it without the need for mastic or thin-set.  Once the tile…

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Warmly Yours Blog Talks About A Concord Carpenter

By Robert Robillard

My friends over at Warmly Yours  have a company blog where talk about floor heating, snow melting systems other product they offer. If you remember I reviewed a snow melting system that Warmly Yours sells.   That review,  Concord Carpenter Dabbles in Concrete Heating shows the  installation of Warmly yours  snow melting cables, installed under a blue stone landing and walkway.…

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A ConcordCarpenter Debuts on ABC Show: Expedition Impossible

By Robert Robillard

I recently returned from Morocco where two other officers from the Waltham Police Department and I competed as a team (one of 13) in the filming of a new ABC reality show,Expedition Impossible. Ours team, The Cops, included Me, Officer Dani Henderson and Sergeant James Vaglica (in the photo above). For more info read this article, Warmly Yours. Expedition…

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