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Phil Benevides

Carpenter / Assistant Editor

Phil is a 28-year old Air Force Veteran who decided to transform his passion for construction and home improvement into a career. Inspired by his Grandfather who built his home from the ground up with his bare hands in Portugal, he received his formal training in Carpentry at the North Bennett Street School in Boston, MA.Phil continues to grow his skills as a carpenter and leader, while exploring new products, methods, and tools!

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Quick Ship Assembled Cabinets from Home Depot

By Phil Benevides

         Quick Ship Assembled Cabinets from Home Depot According to remodeling a mid-range major  kitchen remodel costs homeowners $56,768. So for contractors, Kitchens can be a ticket to consistent wintertime work with BIG payoffs. But many challenges exist when it comes to executing a Kitchen remodel and since the kitchen is the heart of the home…

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SEEK Thermal Imaging Camera for your Smartphone

By Phil Benevides

SEEK Thermal Imaging Camera for your Smartphone Thermal imaging has changed the way contractors, plumbers, HVAC specialists, and electricians diagnose problems for their customers. Unfortunately for a long time this technology has been far too expensive to be a practical purchase for many of us in the field. Unless you specialized in inspections or used…

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Job-Site Job Box Solutions

By Phil Benevides

KNAACK Job-Site Job Box Solutions Job boxes provide contractors and crews the organization and security job-sites need to stay productive and keep equipment accessible and safe. By creating a central location for key equipment, that remains on site, the direct and indirect efficiencies of a job-site box are well worth the investment of a high…

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Makita 4.0 Battery and 18V Platform

By Phil Benevides

Makita 4.0 Ah 18V Li-Ion Battery 18V Platform Makita recently released their 4.0 Ah Battery to bolster the ever expanding 18-Volt Cordless line, which prompted us here at Concord Carpenter to take an in depth look at what’s new with Makita’s premier cordless line. There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to Makita’s…

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Veto Pro Pac MC

By Phil Benevides

Veto Pro Pac MC on the ACC Jobsite Veto Pro Pac is the premier tool storage solution for anyone who needs tools to do their job. Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags are designed by a tradesman for trades people. The founder of Veto, Roger Brouard, spent 30 years in the field and never found a…

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KEEN Utility Braddock Work Boot Review

By Phil Benevides

KEEN Utility Braddock Work Boot Review We here at A Concord Carpenter have been wearing Keen Utility Boots on the job in all seasons for both indoor and outdoor work. Check out our reviews of the Keen WP Milwaukee Industrial Boots and Keen Rainier Crossover Work Boot We consistently feature these shoes because we’ve been really impressed with…

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Bosch 12V Max EC Brushless Lithium Ion Drill and Driver Review

By Phil Benevides

Bosch 12V Max EC Drill and Driver Review PS32-02 & PS22-02 We’ve been using these compact drills on the ACC job site for a few months now and I’ll tell you what, they are a sight for sore eyes. For kitchen cabinet installations and hardware installation for built in cabinets, drawers, and doors there is…

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How to use Metal Studs for strapping and leveling a Ceiling

By Phil Benevides

How to use Metal Studs for strapping and leveling a Ceiling When remodeling a space or converting an unfinished space to a living space the ceiling can often be a source of frustration if it is out of level. Whether it impacts the look of your door trim or makes for adding crown molding or…

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