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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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Paslode Interviews Me For New Roofing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Several months ago I attended a remodeling show in Baltimore.  At that time Paslode interviewed several builders and re-modelers after trying their cordless roofing nailer. My friend todd Fratzel from Home Construction Improvement and I made the cut. Check it out….

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A Cost-effective Automatic Standby Generator, Generac Power Systems

By Robert Robillard

Residential Standby Power Generator I’ve always wanted a standby generator for those inconvenient power outages but never wanted to spend $6,000 to do it.  Now you don’t have to with Generacs CorePower system.  I stumbled upon this innovative, cost effective generator at the International Builders Show in Orlando. My plan in the next month is to show you a…

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Leviton’s Renu Colored Electrical Devices

By Robert Robillard

Change Your Electrical Plates With Colored Plates! New line of electrical devices allows homeowners to change out colorful faces in a snap Anytime I have remodeled a space I always struggle with getting the light switches and outlet plates to blend into their surroundings.  I’ve added wall paper to them as well as painted inted…

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ROCKLER TO DISTRIBUTE LAGUNA TOOLS

By Robert Robillard

Rockler is First U.S. Retailer to Distribute Laguna’s Premium Line of Woodworking Power Tools and Accessories On-line and at Nationwide Retail Stores. MEDINA, MN (January 11, 2011) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, a national retailer of woodworking tools and supplies, announced an agreement with Laguna Tools, a California-based manufacturer of stationary power tools for woodworking,…

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Door Saver II

By Robert Robillard

Door Saver II: A NEW And Improved Door Stop Every time I go to a builder show I am on the lookout for a cool new innovation that is not going to break the bank.   While at the IBS in Orlando I spotted just what I was looking for, the Door Saver II. Have you…

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Paslode TetraGrip

By Robert Robillard

Paslode® TetraGrip™ Sub-Floor Fastening System I’m sitting in my hotel room in Orlando and chomping at the bit to tell you what Paslode has done.    As many of you already know I’m a huge fan of paslode’s forward thinking and innovation with cordless and pneumatic nailers.  This year they are celebrating twenty-five years of nailer…

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Choosing A Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Choosing the Right Saw Blade For The Job Just walk through the aisle at Home Depot or the lumberyard and you’ll see a dozen types of saw blades, specialty blades, blades with certain number or teeth, carbide, rip, crosscut, dado, the list goes on… So which one do you buy? Do you rely on what…

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Nailgun Contact vs Sequential Trip Triggers

By Robert Robillard

Nailgun Contact Trip vs. Sequential Trip Nail Gun Safety: In the United States, about 37,000 people every year go to emergency rooms with injuries from nail guns, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Forty percent of those injuries occur to consumers. Nail gun injuries tripled between 1991 to 2005. Foot and hand…

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