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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
Ornate woodwork, Copper Weather Vane and Blue Martin Birdhouses This week I found myself in Bar Harbor Maine. It has been years since I passed through here and it is as beautiful as ever. While I joined everyone around me at looking out into the scenic bay at the water, the sailboats and many surrounding…
The goal of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act tax credits is to both stimulate the economy by encouraging homeowners to complete energy-efficient upgrades and to save energy by requiring high-efficiency equipment and products. Tax credits have been offered by the federal government in past years, but the new legislation provides for a higher credit…
Do I Need to Hire an Architect? Planing a large remodeling project or renovation? Thinking of hiring an architect? This depends on your needs and the size complexity of your intended remodeling project, there are several different options for you to explore before finalizing your plans. Attempt to define which of the following alternatives represents…
How’s Your Home Security? As the saying goes a man’s home is his castle. But homes today’s homes do not have moats, drawbridges and archers to keep out intruders. As a police officer I have seen many housebreaks. Most of the breaks involved climbing through an window or busting the door in. Everyone wants to…
Lawn Mower Safety 200,000 people – 16,000 of them children – are injured in lawn mower-related accidents each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports. Lawn Mower Injuries Most injuries– such as severed fingers and toes, limb amputations, broken bones, burns and eye injuries – are caused by careless use. Prevent lawnmower injuries by…
Texting While Driving A lot of focus in the news recently has been on the Boston MBTA trolley driver who was texting prior to striking another trolley. Text messaging and driving is clearly on the rise. There have also been other high profile cases in the news where teens have been killed in vehicle accidents…
Forest Stewardship Council and Tropical Wood Don’t buy tropical wood products without knowing where they came from. There is no sense in tossing out your mahogany furniture, but when it comes time to replace it, think globally and act locally. Chances are, the mahogany table or teak chair you consider buying could have played a…
Window Sill Repair Window Planter Boxes Look Nice BUT Are NOT Good for Your House! The house pictured below has beautiful flower window beds which usually have flowers blooming all Spring, summer and even early fall. In order to keep these flowers watered the homeowner had a drip irrigation system installed to automatically water the…
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