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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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Home Maintenance Checklist

By Robert Robillard

  Image: http://www.inspectamerica.com/ Preventative Maintenance Checklist Preventative maintenance, takes time and costs money, but it is still more cost effective than the crisis du jour approach of waiting until something breaks and then scrambling to have it repaired. Take the time to look at this home maintenance checklist and save time, money and aggravation. Why…

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Maintaining Wood Gutters

By Robert Robillard

Maintaining Wood Gutter Tips Wood gutters have gone by the wayside with the invention and availability of pvc and aluminum gutters. People these days are so quick to go the “no or low maintenance” route. In my neck of the woods there are still a lot of historic and colonial homes that still have wood gutters.…

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How to Install an Interior Window Sill

By Robert Robillard

How to Install a Window Sill People do not often think about window sills but they are an integral part of interior time and window trim. A well-executed window sill installation can create a finished, classy look. A window sill is made up of two parts, the shelf is the base or bottom of the…

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Fall Home Maintenance

By Robert Robillard

Tips for Fall Home Maintenance Fall is the perfect time to work on your home. The weather is cooler and sun is lower in the sky making easier to work longer hours outdoors without discomfort. It is also the perfect time to perform fall home maintenance. This is the stuff that you need to do…

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DIY Tool Buying Guide

By Robert Robillard

DIY Tool Buying Gift Guide Whether it for increasing resale value or simply putting a personal stamp on your house, home improvement projects are made easier when using the appropriate tools while working safely. With the handyperson in mind, these gifts make a great addition to any toolbox. Remodeling is dirty and can be dangerous…

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Fertilizing Trees And Shrubs

By Robert Robillard

Fertilize Your Own Trees And Shrubs! As you can tell I’m a huge advocate of Do-It- Yourself!  DIYers don’t just take on carpentry projects ~ they do everything…. even fertilize trees and shrubs. Trees that live in manicured landscape and in grass areas need fertilizer more then ones that do not compete with grass and…

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Personal Safety And Risk Reduction

By Robert Robillard

Personal Safety And Risk Reduction Staying Safe In An Unsafe World Image: closequartertraining.com Risk Reduction There are no guarantees with anything. No one can say that physical defense is always the absolute right option in every situation. There is also no fighting style or technique that is completely UN-defeat able. Be Aware Of Your Surroundings…

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Benefits to Installing Utility Wires Underground

By Robert Robillard

A Guide to Trenching and Installing Underground Utilities in your Home Few improvements enhance the appearance of the neighborhood or home then removing overhead wires. If you are building a project or remodelling your home, it may be necessary or make sense, to dig a trench to bury existing utility wires or to upgrade existing…

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