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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 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

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Installing Faux Wainscoting

By Robert Robillard

Installing Faux Wainscoting with Moldings Wainscoting whether it is the real cope and panel or applied molding- faux version always seems to dress up a room with class. Recently a decorator asked us to dress up this dining room [photo below] with a faux wainscoting look. Although my favorite is to build cope and stick…

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Elderly Friendly Remodeling

By Robert Robillard

Planning for the Golden years! There’s nothing worse than seeing older or disabled person unable to enjoy their home or worse, forced to move because the existing conditions are not user friendly.  Elderly friendly remodeling is on the rise. Elderly Friendly Remodeling A home that is user-friendly for the elderly and the disabled can be…

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Halloween Safety

By Robert Robillard

Halloween Safety Keeping Kids Safe! Trick or Treating should be one of the great adventures of Halloween safety for kids!  Dressing in scary costumes and going door to door, yelling “Tricks or Treat!” This is a repeat of last years post but worth mentioning again. Here are a few tips that can keep your child…

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Deck Building Basics

By Robert Robillard

Basics for Deck Building This job was on Partridge Lane in Concord, Massachusetts and was a good opportunity to discuss deck building basics. Our job was to repair rotted siding on a deck alcove built about 20 years ago. As you can see from the pictures below, the siding runs down behind the decking and…

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Get $ 8,000 When You Purchase A Home

By Robert Robillard

The White House is considering extending an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, which has helped to boost sales by more than 1 million this year. The credit covers up to 10 percent of a home’s price – as much as $8,000 – for first-time buyers, but sales must be finalized by the end…

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Replacing A Picture Window

By Robert Robillard

Replacing A Rotted Window The above and below pictures were taken 6 weeks ago. The painters discovered a rotted window sill in this picture window. Unfortunately the rot was too deep and involved to repair and replacement was the only viable option. Problem Solving To Prevent Recurrence As is the case on any job I’m…

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Choosing A Storm Door Style

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Larson Full View Door Storm doors The front entryway of most homes is usually the most ornate and formal. Many people avoid putting storm doors on their front doors for fear that the storm door will negatively affect the homes appearance. Choosing a storm door style is easy top do.  I recently installed a…

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Cold Basement Cause

By Robert Robillard

Cold Basement Cause Due To Furnace Make Up Air   On A Recent Post GreenMountainMan Asked… “Great website Concord Carpenter! As I awoke this morning to see the frost on my car’s windshield, it gave me a chilly reminder that I need to do a little insulating in my basement.  My basement is partially unfinished…

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