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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
Circular Saw Safety – Preventing Kickback The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) recommends that individuals take the proper precautions to prevent hand-related injuries. Each year, thousands of people suffer maiming or amputations of their fingers or hands due to improper handling of power saws. Saw Injuries In a 2001 study, the Consumer Product…
New Kwikset® Website Reinforces Smart Security Today Kwikset® announced the launch of its redesigned website, Kwikset.com. This new website provides better functionality,practical information and a clean, streamlined look. With simplified features like a user-friendly product catalog, updated Product Selector tool, valuable safety tips and vast trade resources, the new website is sure to offer users a simple and…
Porcher Marquee Collection By American Standard The new Marquee™ Collection of under-counter lavatories is the most comprehensive line of bathroom basins offered yet by Porcher. With three sizes, four shapes, and six different surfaces creating an astonishing 96 choices in all with the various options, there’s a model that’s perfect for almost any style bathroom.…
Eagle America Box Joint Jig Review The folks at Eagle America recently sent me their Ultimate Box Joint Jig and sled to evaluate and review. Eagle America is “The World’s Router Bit Source” due to their addition of Price Cutter brand router bits. They offer over 2,000 router bits for you to choose from. Although I love their…
Atlantic Premium Shutters These shutters come in 40 colors , strong enough for a hurricane and can be made with custom cutouts. The Palm Harbor Co. had Palm Trees put in their shutters and this home by the sea, used the anchors. Very nice finishing touches for a home. You can also use Atlantic Shutters…
No More Scary Basements Remember the basements of your youth? Many were dark, damp places used for storage with exposed pipes and structural steel support beams. Sometimes you had to walk down rickety steps with a single exposed light bulb overhead to get to laundry machines or your dad’s workbench area. Today’s homeowners don’t have…
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 William Whalen, Concord, MA. William is a…
Sno-Tek Snow Blowers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell…
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