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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
EZ-HANG DOOR INSTALLATION MADE EASY! While at the 2010 Baltimore Remodeling show I saw many cool inventions, materials and method of work but none caught my eye more that the EZ-HANG™ Door Installation system. I was impressed by the innovation of this system which consists of a bag of 7 light gauge metal hangers and…
PORTER-CABLE 12 Volt MAX Lithium Cordless Power Tools A few months ago Porter-Cable released a new line or lithium powered cordless power tools. I’m a big fan of the 12 volt cordless tool line as they offer professionals and do-it-yourselfers a compact, light weight and powerful tool that doesn’t break the bank. Porter-Cable sent me…
Start Your Project In The Least Conspicuous Spot As a new carpenter we often joked that it was nice to “learn as you earn” and “by the time we’re done with this we’ll be a pro – but probably won’t do this for another five years and have to start from scratch again. “When doing…
High Performance Caulking As a homeowner, part of your yearly or bi-yearly maintenance schedule should be to inspect and reseal siding and trim joints around the exterior of your home. Use high-performance acrylic-latex, acrylic, acrylic-silicone, polyurethane, or terpolymer rubber caulks or sealants to seal gaps around windows, doors, corners, and other exterior joints that are exposed to…
Recycled Trash Construction Materials The amount of waste generated by our society is mind-boggling. Each day, families, business and other organizations produce plastic and food waste in such quantities that landfill space is rapidly running out. Composting the organic component is one option, but not all of the waste can be dealt with in that…
BEFORE AFTER We recently built a child’s playhouse for a client. There’s nothing better than a cool child play house to capture your child’s imagination and make it a reality. With…
Duo-Fast Construction Cordless Roofing Nailer Review Duo-Fast Construction has introduced the world’s first Fuel Powered Cordless Roofing Nailer System, Model DFCR175C. The convenience and efficiency of a fuel powered cordless roof nailer ensures roofers and exterior contractors get a compact tool that helps increase productivity, reduce jobsite clutter and project downtime, and increase profits. It…
Floor Refinishing – One Tool Does Hardwood, Concrete And Outdoor Decks Home remodeling has enemies, most notably time & money. I’ve always wished there was a tool that would provide you the muscle you need to defend yourself from these neighborhood bullies. For deck restoration it’s hard to find a machine or complete process that’s…
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