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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
Repairing Rot On A Porch Today was spent repairing this porch. Most of the rot we found on this porch repair can be attributed to the lack of gutters on the roof above and drip irrigation. Sprinklers Cause Accelerated Rot The hanging plants also have automatic “drip irrigation” watering hoses. One morning I observed these…
Water Conservation There’s a chance you’ve used a new low-flow shower head and don’t even know it. . . that’s the point. These units use air to deliver the same robust performance as a traditional shower head, but with a flow rate of 1 gallon per minute as opposed to 3.5 gallons a minute. Think…
Photo of hidden fountain by ConcordCarpenter [click on photo to enlarge] Since posting on how I built this hidden fountain I have been asked by friends and customers how much it cost to build. If you missed that post I have included them at the bottom of this one. More specifically I’m asked the question;…
Project Management John McLean, a seasoned architect, offers up common-sense ideas for keeping any job predictably on track in this informative, common sense based article. Candid communication is vital to minimize construction problems. I have experienced most if not all of the points that he discusses in my dealings. John points out 20 Considerations that…
Advice on what to do if stopped by the police At almost every cocktail party I’ve ever been to I get asked, “What to do if stopped by the police.” That question is second to, ” let me tell you about when I was stopped by the police.” Advice if you find yourself being pulled…
PollenTEC Allergy Screen Close up of PollenTEC Allergy Screen A few weeks ago I posted on a new product called PollenTEC allergy screen which I called a noteworthy product. I did a bit of research on this product and was inquisitive enough that I contacted the company and asked for a sample. The sample arrived…
Healthy Homes A recent article in Builder Magazine discussed how HUD and CDC are pushing their “Healthy Homes Agenda” Health Problems Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson issued an official call to action to promote healthy homes, asserting that poorly constructed and ill-maintained residences can contribute to endemic health problems such as asthma and lead…
My daughter has recently asked me when would she be old enough to babysit other children. This got me thinking about baby sitting safety tips. I practice many of these tips with my babysitter and plan on teaching them to my daughters when the time comes. Here’s a Few Baby-Sitting Safety Tips: 1. Take your…
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