Window Safety And Fire Escape

By Robert Robillard

How will you get out if your primary exit is blocked by smoke or fire? Is your house windows safe from child falls? Window Fall Protection Unfortunately I have been present shortly after a child fell out of a second story window.   I was there within minutes of this event and do not wish that experience on…

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Preventing Pipe Clamp Stains

By Robert Robillard

Prevent stains on wood from black pipe clamps   Dear Concord Carpenter, I recently tried your “pipe clamp extension clamp” on a project and it worked great!!  Thank you for taking the time to post that tip and video. I have another questions for you.  How can I prevent the wood that I am clamping…

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Johnson Level 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide

By Robert Robillard

Johnson Level & Tool J4900 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide The Johnson Level & Tool 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide is a rip guide that is designed to give you a straight edge for ripping plywood stock, doors and other large objects that may be too big to put through a table saw. It is made up…

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Stile and Rail Cabinet Door

By Robert Robillard

Cope and stick doors Whether you call them “Frame and panel doors, Cope and stick doors, Style and rail doors or Raised or flat panel doors,” all are pretty much the same thing. They have long been a hallmark of fine cabinetry. You can easily make a panel door on your router or shaper. Why…

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Hands Free Level

By Robert Robillard

Workshop Tip:  Using A Clamp To Hold A Level In Place: . I mostly work alone. If you’re a solo carpenter it behooves you to take the time to think about tips, techniques and methods of work that will not only help you accomplish your job, but save you time and money. One such tip…

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New Book: Home Improvement Projects Explained!

By Robert Robillard

Spend-A-Little Save-A-Lot Home Improvements: Money-Saving Projects Anyone Can Do A friend of mine, Brad Staggs,  recently wrote his own home improvement book.  Brad Staggs has written, produced and directed feature stories for The Nashville Network and also produced and hosted features for Decorating with Style and Today at Home on HGTV.   Today, Brad is seen on HGTV’s HGTVPro.Com Weekly and…

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How to Clean A Patio With Stain Solver

By Robert Robillard

Cleaning A Bluestone Patio Many people do not know how to clean a patio.  It’s really a matter of using the correct product and following a few simple steps.   I use a product called Stain Solver which works great. Using Stain Solver Many homes have blue-stone walkways, steps and patios.  The problem is blue-stone…

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How To Retrieve An Item Dropped Down A Sink Drain

By Robert Robillard

 Retrieve A Ring From A Sink Drain   How To Retrieve In A Sink Drain Retrieve rings, coins and earrings from sink drains fast and easily.  This post is all about easy tips you can use for retrieving items dropped in a sink drain. How many times have your taken off your rings to wash…

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