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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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Aprils ~ Weekly Giveaways Winners

By Robert Robillard

Gerber  Epic Knife Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and make some recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly tool and accessory giveaway is Steven Prout from Clinton, Utah. Steven…

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Superior Walls® Provides Foundation Systems for Three Upcoming “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Projects

By Robert Robillard

If your a follower of this blog your aware that I did some work for Extreme Home Makeover at their  Maynard, MA project.  The project was in the winter of 2008.  See 2008 Maynard’s Extreme Makeover Edition.  I’m a fan of what they do and recentl;y heard of this story: Superior Walls of America is…

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BORA Spirit Level

By Robert Robillard

BORA Spirit Level From Affinity Tool Works BORA, a product division of Affinity Tool Works, just introduced its updated line of Spirit Levels.   Functional and rugged these levels were designed to perform under the demanding job site environments job sites. Available in nine sizes ranging from 16 to 96 inches, the Spirit Level line provides a variety of…

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Rockler Galvanized Router Table Cabinet

By Robert Robillard

All In One Router Table Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced a Router Table Cabinet made of galvanized steel with an integrated dust collection system. The Rockler Galvanized Router Table Cabinet was designed for woodworkers and serious do-it-yourselfers, serves as a router table workstation, provides room for storage in the under cabinet, has internal dust collection, and also has…

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DEWALT 24 Inch Tote with Power Tool Case

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 24 Inch Tote with Power Tool Case DWST24070 DEWALT announced today the introduction of its 24 Inch Tote with Power Tool Case (DWST24070). This tote has a two-in-one storage solution allows contractors to store power tools, hand tools and accessories—like drill bits, nails and screws—in the power tool case, which also functions as a lid. For…

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MFG Rechargable Battery-Powered Riding Lawn Mower

By Robert Robillard

  Rechargeable Battery-Powered Riding Lawn Mower: It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane” It’s . . . .   27 in. 36-Volt 55mah Rechargeable Battery-Powered Riding Mower Last month I wrote about finding my dream John Deere lawn mower on the Home Depot’s website .  The Home Depot has a huge selection of national and exclusive outdoor power brands,…

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ODL® Offers Five New Decorative Doorglass Designs

By Robert Robillard

ODL® Offers The Most Doorglass Designs To Fit Any Style, Budget, Décor Five New Decorative Doorglass Designs Introduced ODL, Inc., a leading building products supplier of decorative and clear doorglass and entry treatments, has introduced five new and affordable decorative doorglass designs. ODL is sure to have a doorglass that can compliment any home and…

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Urethane Woodgrain Mouldings

By Robert Robillard

Urethane Moldings And Trim:  Side-by-side it’s hard to tell the difference between real wood mouldings and urethane woodgrain mouldings. However, long term the determination is easy: urethane products resist warping, rotting and insect infestations, so they hold up longer and better than real wood mouldings. “In our woodgrain pieces the mold is cast from pieces…

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