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Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter and ToolBoxBuzz 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
Building Green According To The Green Report Building green does not just mean building eco-friendly, it also means building smart. The Green Report educates the smart builder and interested consumer by detailing the basic principles of green building, numerous strategies designed to lower on-site costs and how to gain credibility and fast-track your project with…
First US Tsunami-Resistant Shelter A conceptual illustration of a proposed new Cannon Beach City Hall that would be elevated above all but the largest potential tsunamis and could serve as an evacuation shelter for residents who do not have time to reach higher ground. Jay Raskin, president of Ecola…
Where do you get your home design ideas? This Home Design guest post was written by my friend and architect Dan Broggi. Dan is the Director of Design at db2ARCHitecture based out of Wakefield, Massachusetts. While Rob recuperates from his surgery, he asked if I could write a blog post from an…
Front Entry Door BEFORE: This new front entry door had a lot of rot and was not worth saving. It was a good opportunity for the new owner to change the look of the front entry. AFTER: Features: A Simpson brand Fir door with side lites. Double insulated glass, frame saver rot resistant jambs, a…
Making A Gate Using Recycled Materials The dog gate at the top of this deck was a fun project and allowed me to utilize left over Cedar and Mahogany materials. The gate frame was made out of stained green mahogany 2×4’s that were left over from a screen porch job. I used my jointer to…
PROBLEM SOLVING: AN OPPORTUNITY? Everyone has problems. Everyone encounters problems. Everyone can solve problems with the right attitude and a solid time proven strategy. Here’s my two cents on problem solving: 1. What is the problem: Often people think of a problem in terms of its consequences but in reality you need to identify…
Miter Saw Tip There are many instances where you may need to cut several pieces of wood the exact same size. Deck balusters and rafters immediately come to mind. The best way for making repetitive cuts on a miter saw is to use a “stop block.” Below I am using a simple block of wood…
Replacing Front Door Trim n the photo above the entry trim is just flat casing built out to create a column look. a crown tops it off. This trim and the siding around it were rotted and in need of replacing. The customer chose a different detail and asked us to install the dentil head…
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