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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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DEWALT Cordless 20V Lighting Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Cordless 20V Lighting Solutions The folks at DEWALT have two brand new durable, portable and cool running job-site lighting solutions coming out soon. DEWALT is also offering our newsletter subscribers the opportunity to be some of the first folks to get one of each. DEWALT Cordless 20V Lighting Father’s Day Giveaway The two new…

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Kershaw Scrambler Knife Review

By Robert Robillard

Kershaw Scrambler Knife In my opinion, the people at Kershaw Knives have perfected form and function in the knives that they manufacture. I already carried the Kershaw Black Horse II and the Kershaw Brawler.  After testing the Scrambler, I now have another favorite Every Day Carry (EDC) knife for the home, the workshop, and the…

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Fast Rabbet Cuts

By Robert Robillard

Fast Rabbet Cuts In the woodworking and finish carpentry world a rabbet joint is a recess, channel or groove cut into the edge of a piece of wood. A rabbet is a simple joint to make, and increases gluing surfaces for a strong glue joint.  Rabbets also assist with alignment for adjoining boards and provide…

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Dealing with Carpenter Ants

By Robert Robillard

Carpenter Ant Treatment For Your Home Ants are interesting creatures.   Did you know that an ant can carry 50 times its body weight? Accepting that ants live in nature is one thing but having them live in your home is another.  No matter how you feel on this topic I’m sure you prefer not to have…

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How To Make A Raised Garden Bed

By Robert Robillard

Benefits of Raised Garden Beds Spring has arrived and as the days grow longer it’s time to move outdoors and work in the yard. We recently have been doing more and more lawn and garden articles and thought that writing an article on how to make a raised garden bed dovetailed nicely between gardening and…

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How to Replace a Basement Window

By Robert Robillard

Basement Window Replacement Most homes with full basements have small rectangle style basement foundation windows. If your house is older, chances are that these windows are wood, and may need replacing.  This article will focus on how to replace a wood basement window. Replacing a basement window is a fairly straightforward process and can save…

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Bosch 18V Multi-X Oscillating Tool

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 18V Multi-X Brushless Oscillating Tool Model MXH180 Bosch Power Tools recently released  the  Bosch 18V Multi-X Oscillating Tool to their oscillating category. The Bosch MXH180 has an electric circuitry brush-less motor design. When you consider that Bosch added a 4.0 Ah fat pack battery to this tool and then combined that with their Constant…

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How To Install Wood Plugs

By Robert Robillard

How to install wood plugs in railings When I see a project where the carpenter took the time and effort to install wood plugs I automatically thing “quality.” This article will show you how to install wood plugs in railings and anything else for that matter. Wood Railings and Plugs As a carpenter I’ve seen…

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