ZipWall Magnetic Dust Barrier Door

By Robert Robillard

ZipWall Self-Closing Magnetic Dust Barrier Door When discussing contractor professional development we often refer to the term, “livable remodeling.” Livable remodeling refers to providing building and remodeling services to your clients in a way that: Reduces stress Minimizes health risks – such as airborne dust Ensures their home is livable during the process Details and…

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The 3-4-5 Method For Squaring Corners

By Robert Robillard

3-4-5 Triangle Method Carpentry is not an exact science; it is a pragmatic approach to problem solving, building, and repairing. My experience has taught me that a few basic principles guide us on what will or will not work. Plumb, Level, and Square is some of those principles. 3-4-5 Rule To Ensure Square Layouts Carpenters…

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DeWALT 165′ Laser Distance Measure

By Robert Robillard

DeWALT DW03050 165′ Laser Distance Measure Review Technology is helping people perform their jobs more efficiently in many industries. Including building and remodeling. The DeWALT 165′ Laser Distance Measure is no exception. First Impression A solid little electronic device with a lot of rubber over-mold and is well sealed against dust and water (turns out…

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Home Design Trends

By Robert Robillard

photo: concord carpenter Home Construction and Remodeling Trends These past five years have shown certain home design trends.  Consumers desire for less maintenance and more specific use of space. The following are a few of these trends : Increased ceiling heights: Increased heights to 8 or 9 feet on the main floor, and a shift…

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Green Building

By Robert Robillard

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Practice Of Green Building: Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building’s life cycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. Focus…

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Our Youth in the Trades

By Phil Benevides

Engaging Our Youth in the Trades – Supply & Demand Economics I’m not an economist by any means, but the fundamental idea of supply and demand is simple enough for even me to understand.  Again NOT an economist, but here’s a layman’s explanation; the price of something INCREASES as the supply DECREASES. The more rare…

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Engaging Our Youth In The Trades

By Phil Benevides

Engaging our youth in the Trades – Changing our Perceptions   A College Education As a parent, I want what’s best for my children, and for the past twenty years a college education has been touted as the way to ensure a well paying job and good quality of life. In 2012 college graduates over…

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Carpentry and Remodeling Concord Ma

By Robert Robillard

Carpentry and Remodeling Concord, MA Start planning your deck now! Call the Concord Carpenter for your complete year round services: Finished basements Crown molding and built in bookcases Additions Remodeling Replacement doors & windows All aspects of carpentry Handyman services Call ~ 617-799-1971 This deck was added onto the existing 200 year old porch. The…

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