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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
Every week I give a tool or accessory to a lucky email subscriber. This weeks winner is Roy McBride from Port Lavaca, TX 77979. Congrats Roy you win a Drill DoctorSB from Darex. This tool lives up to the saying “it will pay for itself.” In today’s disposable society we have grown accustomed to throwing away many…
Paslode® Self-Sealing Furring Nail Provides A Watertight Seal Paslosde Self-Sealing Nail Improves Moisture Management On Stucco Walls Paslode has made another major advancement in the design and performance of a residential building fastener. Their new Paslode Self-Sealing Furring Nail for three-coat stucco exterior speeds up the installation process and seals watertight to help prevent water…
A Concrete Makeover with Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer While replacing a concrete driveway, sidewalk or patio can be a costly prospect, resurfacing damaged concrete is a cost-effective repair that won’t break the bank. When revitalizing old, worn or spalled concrete, the use of certain patching or repair products, such as Quikrete Concrete Resurfacer, can provide a…
A New Day For DELTA® Delta Power Equipment Corporation Closes Deal with Stanley Black & Decker (Anderson, SC, February 7, 2011) – Delta Power Equipment Corporation announced today that its deal to purchase the DELTA® brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker closed on Friday, February 4, 2011 as expected. A wholly-owned…
Leviton Renu Collection Is Full Of Color Leviton’s new line of electrical switches, outlets and wall plates allows homeowners to change out colorful faces in a snap Leviton has introduced Leviton Renu, a new collection of electrical wiring devices, including switches, outlets, dimmers and wall plates, which feature easily changeable face-plates that are available in 20…
KOHLER CO. FINDS INNOVATIVE RESUSE FOR MATERIALS ONCE DESTINED FOR LANDFILL Kohler partners with businesses, municipalities to keep porcelain waste out of landfills for past 15 years. This vitreous china (porcelain) cull comes from toilets and lavatories that have not passed inspection for sale to customers. If a defect is found after glazing, the standard…
DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Air compressors Units: About 460,000 Manufacturer: DeVilbiss Air Power Company of Jackson, Tenn. Hazard: The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: DeVilbiss received nine reports of motors overheating, including three reports of fire damage to surrounding property. No injuries have…
Ryobi TEK4 High Intensity Flashlight Model RP4400 REVIEW The folks at Ryobi recently sent me a bunch of their TEK4 cordless tools to evaluate. I chose to evaluate the TEK4 High Intensity Flashlight first because I was intrigued by it. First Impression: The Ryobi TEK4 Flashlight is a cool looking little light. I liked it’s size and…
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