Get Work From Referrals

By Robert Robillard

Getting Past Clients To Refer You: When work is slow it not the time to sit back and wait for the phone to ring.  It doesn’t matter if you’re a carpenter or an architect the principles are the same. I truly believe that my existing clients are a great source of repeated work but not a great…

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Choosing The Correct CFL Brightness

By Robert Robillard

Choosing The Correct Compact Florescent Bulb Brightness Compact Florescent Bulbs  or CFL’s are a variation of the fluorescent tube.  CFL’s work the same way, only are designed to fit into a standard incandescent bulb socket. They operate on a quarter of the energy used by incandescent, and can last up to ten times longer. Choosing…

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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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Dust Extraction And Sanders

By Robert Robillard

Reduce Wood-shop Sanding Dust Dust created during the sanding process may contain toxic materials such as isocyanates, lead, chromium, and silica that are harmful to the lungs and nervous system. Workshop Dust Extraction And Sanders Using a HEPA vacuum connected to your sanding tools can significantly reduce the harmful dust. Many woodworking shops have dust…

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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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ZipWall 10-Foot Dust Barrier Pole

By Robert Robillard

ZipWall 10-Foot Barrier Pole Zipwall has an inexpensive option for contractors and remodelers looking to create dust barriers on their projects.    They sell a steel pole at about half the price of the original ZipWall Aluminum Pole. ZipWall 10-Foot Dust Barrier Pole – ZipPole TM Named the ZipPoleTM Spring Loaded Pole, this product will be offered in addition to the…

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ZipWall Plastic Door Zipper

By Robert Robillard

ZIPWALL HEAVY DUTY ZIPPER: ZipWall barrier system has a more durable heavy duty zipper (HDAZ2) that provides easy access in and out of the ZipWall dust barrier. The improved 7 foot long zipper is constructed from a single, wider piece of fabric which eliminates the stitching required to join the adhesive strips to the zipper. ZipWall Plastic…

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