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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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Keep Snow Build Up Away from Venting Systems

By Robert Robillard

Keep Obstructions Away from Venting Systems Here’s a super easy tip that can save lives and your heat from failing.  Keep Snow Build Up Away from Venting Systems.  Snowdrifts or a large snowfall can block your furnace or hot water heater exhaust pipe and cause it to stop working. High efficiency furnaces, water heaters and…

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MOVE OVER THIS OLD HOUSE, A CONCORD CARPENTER DELIVERS “DIY” TIPS

By Robert Robillard

“Concord Carpenter” Delivers Tips For Simple Home Repair By  Eric Snow  Verdant Communications A Concord Carpenter offers expert advice on home repairs and maintenance to the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) crowd across Boston’s Metro West region. CONCORD, Mass., December 20, 2010 – Thrift and ingenuity, New England traditions, are entering the 21st Century this week with the…

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Winner Of The Bosch GPL5-C Five Point Laser

By Robert Robillard

  The winner of the Bosch GPL5-C Five Point Laser is Mary Elderton from Thornton, CO. Mary is an email subscriber to this site and enjoys my reviews of the latest gadgets and tools. Mary won a Bosch GPL5C Five Point & Line Laser Combination features cross point reference lines. See my review on this tool. It has…

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Andersen Exterior Trim System

By Robert Robillard

Andersen Exterior Trim – Fibrex At the International Builder’s Show in Orlando a few weeks ago, Andersen Windows introduced a new trim system that installs in as little as five minutes and comes in a wide range of styles from contemporary to traditional. The snap-on feature lets someone trim out an average house in about…

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WHEATLAND AND LAWNFIELD SINKS

By Robert Robillard

NEW WHEATLAND AND LAWNFIELD CAST IRON KITCHEN SINKS MAKE PREMIUM MATERIAL ATTAINABLE Kohler, one of only a few plumbing manufacturer who produce cast iron products in the US, launches two new kitchen sinks made from premium enameled cast iron. With an emphasis on consumer-focused design that provides an ideal balance between form and function at…

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No Link Between Problem Drywall And 11 Deaths

By Robert Robillard

CDC Review Finds No Link Between Problem Drywall and 11 Reported Deaths A review provided to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health finds that there is no evidence linking exposure to problem drywall and 11 reported deaths. The CDC review…

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Residential Fire Suppression System

By Robert Robillard

At the International Builders show in Orlando, Florida this year I visited the Tyco booth to learn more about fire suppression systems. Studies have shown that installing a fire suppression system in a home indicate that the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems could have saved thousands of lives; prevented a large portion of those…

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Good Business Rules For Small Business

By Robert Robillard

Rules For Good Business! When running a small business or any business for that matter there are a few rules that are always good to follow. Good business rules for small business!  Rules or procedures ensure that the work and service is efficient and consistently delivered. Here’s a few that I use for good business…

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