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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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Tool Set Giveaway – WINNER!

By Robert Robillard

The winner of the 40 pc socket set is Annie from Mammadweeb.Congrats Annie! I will mail you this set this week, you should get it just in time for Christmas. Thanks to all who participated and left great comments, twittered, followed and blogged. I shall continue the giveaways in 2010.Have a very Happy Christmas! ~…

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Locating Wall Studs

By Robert Robillard

How To Find Those 2×4 Studs When remodeling or framing a new addition it always saves time and makes for better trim connections when you mark the stud location on the floor with a permanent marker or lumber crayon prior to the drywall being installed. It’s also important and “cheap insurance” to mark the location…

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Dangers of Texting While Driving

By Robert Robillard

The following statistics come from a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI): Of all cell phone related tasks – including talking, dialing, or reaching for the phone – texting while driving is the most dangerous. Teen drivers are four times more likely than adults to get into car crashes or near crash…

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40 Piece Socket Set GIVE AWAY! ENDS At Midnight!!!!!!

By Robert Robillard

  Whats better than FREE TOOLS? Nothing!!! When it comes to small home repairs, most homeowners spend more time looking for tools than working on the repair. Stop wasting time and get to work, no matter what your skill level might be you will eventually find the need to use a socket set to remove…

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Teenage Work Ethic

By Robert Robillard

Instilling A Work Ethic In My Teen Teenage work ethic, is it an oxymoron?  I think we all agree that when teens don’t learn to work at an early age that can lead to a whole host of future problems with life / boss / employer relationships, etc. My son recently expressed an interest in…

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Helping Others

By Robert Robillard

When did we stop teaching our kids to get up and help out? The other day, while at Dunkin Donuts, I witnessed something that shocked me to the point that I’ve been thinking about it since, and finally decided to blog about it, all the while wondering if I’m alone on this one… It was…

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Fireplace Mantle and Flanking Bookcase

By Robert Robillard

Designing A Fireplace Mantle and Flanking Bookcase The image below is one I use to give clients ideas on bookcase and mantle design.   A fireplace mantle and flanking bookcase seems to be a popular one these days. Besides using design magazine and manufacturer catalogs this simple image spells out the following: ABOVE IMAGE – LEFT…

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1 in 4 teens engage in SEX-ting

By Robert Robillard

Sexting is sharing sexually explicit photos, videos and chat by cell phone or online and is a fairly common activity among young people, despite potential negative consequences for those who do it. According to an Associated Press-MTV poll more than a quarter of young people have been involved in sexting in some form. Nearly half…

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