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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 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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Milwaukee Force Logic Press Tool

By Robert Robillard

M18 Force Logic Press Tool 2673-22 Review In a competitive market, plumbers and mechanical contractors must look to time and cost saving solutions to stay competitive and profitable. We recently tool a look at the Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Press Tool and put it in the hands of our plumbing editor, Scott Robillard for feedback.…

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Stanley Interlocking Utility Mats

By Robert Robillard

Stanley Anti-Fatigue Interlocking Edge Utility Mat Review If you work on your feet, you know what it feels like to stand for hours on a hard concrete or wood floor and have your knees, feet or lower back ache.  That aching sometimes continues into the night and next day.  Our work shop and standing desks…

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Protect Your Ears When Woodworking

By Robert Robillard

Wear Hearing Protection   Having a wood-shop means noise.  Sometimes loud noise.  Noise levels can vary widely from machine to machine depending on conditions of use, and machine type.   Protecting your ears is super important.  One in 10 Americans has a hearing loss that affects his or her ability to understand normal speech.  Loss of hearing…

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Micro Bevel Sanding Jig

By Robert Robillard

How To Make A Micro Bevel Sanding Jig On Disc Sander While working in Don’s shop, our woodworking editor, we realized that we needed to apply a slight two degree bevel to the oval bottoms of the shaker inlay trays that we were making. We decided that the most accurate way to do this was…

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Freud LU73R0 10-Inch Crosscut Saw Blade

By Robert Robillard

Freud LU73R010 10-inch Cabinet Maker Crosscut Blade The folks at Freud have a 50 year history of saw blade innovation, including producing their own MicroGrain carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt. Most woodworkers know Frued for their full line of high-quality, woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper…

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Remodeling For In-Laws

By Robert Robillard

Living With Your Parents! I live in a multi-generational home that we remodeled for a handicap in-law.  Many people these days are remodeling for in-laws and either bringing in their parents or moving in with them and taking over the house responsibilities.   According to an AARP survey, the number of multi-generational households has grown from…

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Bathroom Mystery Smell

By Robert Robillard

How To Eliminate Bathroom Mold, Yeast Smells Bathrooms are notorious for smells but its the mystery ones that freak us out the most. The simplest answer is that the bathroom mystery smell could be mold or mildew somewhere in the bathroom. There is a lot of things that come to mind so let’s break this down: Shower…

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Bathroom Remodeling

By Robert Robillard

Kitchens and baths are the two remodeling projects that will increase the home’s value and appeal for resale. But, they are also the most expensive per square foot due to the complexities and materials and fixtures selected. The average bathroom remodeling project cost $17,735 in 2014, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), with…

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