2011 Energy Efficient Tax Credit

By Robert Robillard

2011 Energy Efficient Building Products Federal Tax Credit: The “Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act”  (H.R. 4853) signed into law on December 17, 2010, extended the federal credit for certain residential energy products for one year at reduced levels from the 2009-2010 credit. I have summarized the credits below: Products: The credit covers…

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Using A Nail Gun Safely

By Robert Robillard

Nail Gun Safety Nail guns or pneumatic nailers as the manufacturers prefer us to call them are extremely useful and productive tools. Their biggest advantage is speed and productivity as well as consistent depth of drive. The problem with nails guns is that when accidents happen they happen fast and can be real serious. Each…

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A Concord Carpenter ~ My New Website

By Robert Robillard

I’ve updated my website and would love to have your feedback. Please take a few moments to read about the services I provide. Satisfying the customer and providing quality work is my goal. I have enjoyed a great reputation for customer service and communication with my clients as a result. Please visit my site at…

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Ladder Safety Tips

By Robert Robillard

Each year in the U.S., accidents involving ladders cause an estimated 300 deaths and 130,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention. Ladder accidents usually are caused by improper selection, care or use and not by manufacturing defects.  Learn a few Ladder Safety Tips and cdecrease your chance of injury. Some of the more common hazards involving…

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LEED Certification

By Robert Robillard

How is LEED certification leading the way in construction? As like most industry, focus, priorities and techniques shift and change as new technologies are discovered and applied and the construction industry is no different. While we put a larger importance on greener buildings, the industry has been forced to alter its thinking in order to…

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3 Tips To Grow Your Business

By Robert Robillard

3 Tips For Growing Your Business Every once in awhile you need to sit down and re-evaluate whether your doing enough to bring in business.   Here are 3 Tips To Grow Your Business that I use: Referrals: The best way you can generate leads is REFERRALS! Word of mouth and reputation is crucial. A good referral…

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Low Cost Marketing

By Robert Robillard

Image Simple Marketing Strategies You Can Employ: Not all of us have a marketing or advertising budget. Many times it’s tough to make your small business stand out, here are a few low cost marketing tips you can employ. I always tell my fellow contractors that it’s super important to get face time with customers.…

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Business Referral Tips

By Robert Robillard

3 Referral Tips To Grow Business Getting good referrals always begin with providing your customer with timely, reliable, trustworthy and quality service.   This article will focus on three major business referral tips. A happy customer will tell others the good word on your behalf—often without you having to ask. Business Referral Tips: 1. Ask your…

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