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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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Caulking Exterior Trim And Siding

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Recycled Trash Construction Materials

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Building A Child Play House

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer DFCR175C

By Robert Robillard

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…

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Onfloor Floor Refinishing Tool

By Robert Robillard

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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Therma-Tru Picture Perfect Virtual Designer

By Robert Robillard

Photo source Visualization Software: Access to Real-Life Images Makes a Powerful Sales Tool Salespeople in a variety of industries are taking advantage of dramatic improvements in technology to make it easier to present complex product lines and quicken the process from the initial meeting to the completed sale. The most exciting of these advancements is…

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Milwaukee SAWZALL Blade Design

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Ax Sawzall Blade Design   MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces innovative new wood cutting SAWZALL® Blades, in both standard and The Ax™ profiles, to deliver the fastest speed of cut, greatest durability against nail impacts, and the quickest plunge cut of any blade on the market. Click on this link to…

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Installing An Exterior Mounting Board

By Robert Robillard

Installing Mounting Blocks For Electrical Boxes Mounting a new light fixture or other item onto a clapboard or vinyl sided home can be problematic due to the fact that the house siding is not a flat surface. In the case of a light fixture you can use a specially molded light weight house siding mounting…

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