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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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Where Insulation Is Needed the Most

By Robert Robillard

Where is Insulation Needed In Your Home? Finding the source of where your home is not efficient on energy use is the first step in cutting energy costs.  Part of that means determining where insulation is needed the most. The following represents the average breakdown of where energy usage and its “energy waste” come from:…

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Remodeling Pointers

By Robert Robillard

Remodeling Tips There’s a ton of stuff to read out there that portrays the remodeling process as fun, glamorous and exciting. What’s missing is the stressful, rutted path that most remodelers travel to achieve a great looking finished project. Many problems and surprises are common to the remodeling process. A little mental preparation will go…

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Ladder Safety

By Robert Robillard

20 Ladder Safety Tips Every year falls from  ladder account for an increasing number of severe injuries and even death. Here are a few ladder safety pointers,  some you may know and others you may not know: Ladder Safety is Serious: A rigid ladder should be leaned against a vertical wall or other structure at…

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Straight, Smooth and Square A Carpenter’s Lesson

By Robert Robillard

A Carpenter’s Lesson On Being Successful     THAT’S WHAT MY SHOP TEACHER USED TO SAY …. What he really should have been telling us is Level, Plumb, and Square. Although he taught us a lot in class, the real learning happened on the job and continues each day. Experience is the BEST Teacher Being…

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Porch Copper Drainage System

By Robert Robillard

In Floor Porch Copper Drainage System This beautiful homes covered porch had a tongue and groove fir floor that was pitched to the outside and drained any water into a fir wood gutter. The gutter surround the perimeter edge of the porch and drained through lead tubes to the ground below. These pipes are hidden…

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Remodeling An Older House

By Robert Robillard

Remodel One Room At A Time The “one room at a time” approach to remodeling an older house. Remodeling one room at a time (kitchen, bath or family room) — can have a dramatic effect on your overall comfort, health and budget. As the current steward to your home often the best thing to do…

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall 2720-22 Tool Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Sawzall Newsletter Subscriber  Giveaway The folks at Milwaukee Tool recently introduced their new Milwaukee Cordless M18 FUEL Sawzall 2720-22 that actually has the power to compete with a corded reciprocating saw. Cutting the cord is a goal for the engineers and Product Managers at Milwaukee and to show the readers of Concord Carpenter their…

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Hidden Remodeling Costs

By Robert Robillard

Remodeling What’s Behind The Wall? I don’t know too many people that are happy when a carpenter tells them their project is going to be more money or take longer due to unforeseen or hidden conditions. I’ll refer to these hidden remodeling costs as “what’s behind the walls?” The answer is, I don’t know until…

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