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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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Solar Panels

By Robert Robillard

The Best Renewable Energy Installations for your Home Home owners are offered a vast array of renewable energy installations. But, the most frequent question is – which one works best for your home? This article will provide you with the answer as well as some other useful tips regarding renewable energy sources and installations. The…

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Chimney Caps and Odors

By Robert Robillard

Reasons To Use A Chimney Cap A “Chimney Cap”  installs into the top of, and covers the chimney opening and protects the inside of the chimney, while still allows gases to escape. Chimney Cap Functions Chimney caps serve several functions, most notably: Keeps rain and snow [freeze / thaw damage] from getting inside the flue…

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Ceiling Repair Tips

By Robert Robillard

Repairing Ceiling Cracks Ceilings sustian damage from many things.  Sometimes an old ceiling will sag and pull away from the rafters or ceiling joist.  Other times a water leak causes the ceiling to sag. It might simply be a settling crack or as you say the ceiling could be separating from the ceiling framing. Here…

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets

By Robert Robillard

Tips On Painting Kitchen Cabinets Painting kitchen cabinets has become more and more popular.  Many times clients have solid, quality cabinets but hate the color or they are slightly worn. As with all projects the paint type and condition of the surface will determine which direction to take.   Typically a Cabinet surface that is…

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Attic Ventilation Fans

By Robert Robillard

Photo source: greendcdaily.com Are Attic Fans worth installing? I’m not a big fan of attic ventilation fans.   Attic ventilation fans are usually mounted in the upper slope of the roof and are designed to cool the attic, save energy on cooling costs and extend the life of the roof shingles. These thermostatically controlled bfans push…

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Preventing Water In Basement

By Robert Robillard

Tip For Preventing Water In Basements I’ve had clients ask me about water in their basement.  During heavy rainfalls they get water coming in where the concrete floor meets the walls. Also the concrete in the walls appear to have some flaking. Water in your basement can come from a lot of places; many times…

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Clapboard Siding: Paint or Replace?

By Robert Robillard

Old Clapboard Siding I have a 124 year old house with clapboard siding and the paint is starting to peel. One contractor says I should strip and paint when the time comes. He also said I shouldn’t replace the siding because the newer wood is not as good as the old wood on my house.…

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Water Damage and Mold

By Robert Robillard

Ice Dams, Water Leaks and Mold Water damage from ice dams, it happens every year, we get calls from clients with active ice dam leaks pouring water into their homes. What Are Ice Dams? By know I’m sure your familiar that ice dams occur in regions with deep snow and colder temperatures. Additionally, complex roof…

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