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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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Ladder Safety Tips

By Robert Robillard

Each year in the U.S., accidents involving ladders cause an estimated 300 deaths and 130,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention. Ladder accidents usually are caused by improper selection, care or use and not by manufacturing defects.  Learn a few Ladder Safety Tips and cdecrease your chance of injury. Some of the more common hazards involving…

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Factory Finished Siding

By Robert Robillard

Factory Painted Siding Before installing your shingles or clapboards you may want to apply a finish to all surfaces or purchase factory finished siding.   It’s easier than working off a ladder or staging and it can be done out of inclement weather, hot temperatures or at night – if indoors. Factory finished siding is…

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General Electric Dishwasher Recall

By Robert Robillard

GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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 a recalled consumer product. Name of…

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Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser

By Robert Robillard

Bosch GLL3-80 360-Degree Line Laser Offers Full-Time Layout and Squaring Lines in Three Planes Today, Bosch Measuring Tools introduced the Bosch GLL3-80 Line Laser Hybrid Line Laser – a nearly identical tool to the GLL2-80 360-degree line laser released earlier this year – but with an additional laser diode to deliver full 360-degree coverage on two…

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Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recall

By Robert Robillard

Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges…

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Setting Up Your Work Shop

By Robert Robillard

Setting Up A Work Shop or Designing A Wood Shop: Setting up your work shop or wood shop can be fun and daunting at the same time.  There are so many factors to consider as well as steps to take  to ensure that your new wood shop suits your needs. Layout Tools For Work Flow When setting…

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How to Install Storm Windows

By Robert Robillard

The benefits of Installing Storm Windows   Leaky windows are the cause twenty-five to forty percent higher heating and cooling costs each  year.  To me that’s an easy argument to upgrade your old leaking windows. When full replacement of a window is not an option, whether for budgetary or historical maintenance reasons, a storm windows is…

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Wood Suspended Ceiling System

By Robert Robillard

WoodTrac Ceiling System Many homeowners are faced with a difficult choice when finishing basements or other rooms with important utilities located in the ceilings. Typical ceiling options are: 1) Finish the ceiling with drywall to make the room feel more “normal” 2) Install a dropped ceiling to maintain easy access to important utilities Advantages to…

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