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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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HUSQVARNA 130BT Back Pack Blower

By Robert Robillard

HUSQVARNA 130BT Back Pack Blower Review When you hear someone say, “that blows,” on the job site it’s usually not a good thing.  I should qualify that by saying that it is usually is not a good thing unless your talking about the  HUSQVARNA 130BT Back Pack Blower.  The 130BT is a lightweight back pack…

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Renew Wire Shelf Covers

By Robert Robillard

Renew Shelf Covering For Wire Shelves Finally a solution for folks that have those sterile white wire shelves in their home closets.   Renew wire shelf covers offers a practical and cost effective solution to remodeling your closet shelving without having to rip out the old wire shelving. In the residential and commercial world of remodeling…

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Installing A Endura Flap Pet Door

By Robert Robillard

Installing a Cat Door in  Basement Window Opening Having the ability to allow you pet  to let them self in and out of the house can be a real convenience and even a necessity if you work long hour or are away from the house a bit.  Installing a cat door can be a solution. …

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COAST A9R Rechargeable Penlight

By Robert Robillard

Coast A9R Rechargeable Penlight Flashlight The COAST A9R Rechargeable Penlight, all stainless steel exterior, is an exciting new product in the extensive Coast lineup of LED flashlights. It has many attractive features and it produces a strong, bright light that will appeal to homeowners, home inspectors, and contractors alike. First Impression: The initial appeal of…

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DEWALT DW0811 Combination Laser Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

We love giving quality tools and accessories away and our friends at DEWALT feel the same.  This months giveaway is laser focused!  DEWALT has agreed to give one of our concord carpenter Newsletter Subscribers a chance to win their DEWALT DW0811 Combination Laser Giveaway. Win a DEWALT DW0811 Combination Laser Giveaway The DEWALT 360 Combo…

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Bathroom Humidity Issues

By Robert Robillard

Importance Of Bathroom Ventilation Bathroom fans are a necessity in today’s air tight and energy efficient homes and help mitigate bathroom humidity issues. Ventilating the pollutants from cooking and showering is vital to the health of the residents and to the structural integrity of the home. Bathroom Humidity Issues When humidity builds up in a…

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Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio 2792-20

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Job Site Radio with Charger 2792-20 In the residential and construction remodeling world a job-site radio is almost as important and a thermos of hot coffee during work and a cold beer after work. I have to admit I go into writing this article already a Milwaukee radio user. I own and…

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Installing Deck Footings

By Robert Robillard

What’s Important when Installing Deck Footings If you want your wooden deck posts to be dead center in the middle of the concrete footing, then you need to have the outline of the deck built and suspended in the air.  Installing deck footings is very simple to do. Trick for Lining Up the Footings My…

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