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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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RIDGID Job Max Interchangeable Tool Head System Review

By Phil Benevides

RIDGID Job Max a No Brainer for Homeowners and DIYers As a professional my tools are my living so the more I can get done the faster, the happier my clients and my boss are. Ultimately happy customers and a happy employer means I’m doing a good job, that’s what I strive for day in…

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M12 Milwaukee Special Edition Womens Heated Jacket Review

By Phil Benevides

ACC Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with this Review Milwaukee Tools has partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® and its mission to save lives through early detection and to showcase this relationship Milwaukee released a new heated jacket for women that features a tailored fit for ladies, and incorporates pink details and is…

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Home Depot Pro App

By Phil Benevides

Disclosure: Post sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Home Depot Pro Smartphone Application on the ACC Job-Site Here on A Concord Carpenter we’ve discussed the importance of having constant reliable access to communication while on the job, from  access to e-mail to a reliable power source…

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Makita LXDT06 18-Volt Brushless 3-Speed Impact Driver Review

By Phil Benevides

The Makita LXDT06 Brushless Impact Driver on the ACC Job-Site The Impact Driver has become the modern day carpenter’s hammer. With the numerous mechanical solutions coming to market, and the speed and strength of new fasteners, carpenters have been reaching for their drivers more than their hammers these days, that’s why ACC brings you this Makita…

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Fall Lawn Maintenance

By Phil Benevides

Fall lawn Care Tips From A Concord Carpenter The overall beauty of your home can be impacted by your landscaping and your lawn is probably the largest part of your yard. So regardless of how well maintained and beautiful your home is you can’t ignore the look and condition of your lawn, since I can…

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Maintain Continuity with your Foremen

By Phil Benevides

Continuity Binders prepare your crew’s leaders to be effective Foremen Investing in your employees is an important part of growing your business but finding and holding on to the right crew can take time, effort, and most likely you’ll have employees come and go more than you’ll have them stay. So to ensure you can…

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Fall Leaf Removal Tips

By Phil Benevides

Fall Clean Up Tips to make your chores Faster and Easier Plan Waste Collection Wisely Check with your town or municipality for guidelines on Fall Leaf Removal. Many communities only collect Fall yard waste during a certain period of the year and often require the use of specific disposal bags. Remove Leaves Weekly Although your…

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Tips on How to Maintain your Lawn Mower in the Fall

By Phil Benevides

How to Maintain your Mower during the Fall Here at a Concord Carpenter we love tools and although we don’t make a living using our lawn mowers, it is certainly a tool we rely on and use regularly. Without a quality mower that is maintained to perform well our beautiful homes may be overlooked by…

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