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Robert Robillard

Robert Robillard is a renovation carpenter based out of Concord, Massachusetts
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Business

Productivity In Business

What does that mean when thinking about how to be a more productive? Identify what 20 percent of your activities make you the most money and then focus on doing more of those activities

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Remodeling Checklist - Aging in Place

Many homeowners are staying home and “aging in place.” With the increase of homeowners staying home, many are turning to remodeling in order to increase accessibility and appeal.

Sending Professional Emails

I do most of my communicating via email. It’s fast, easy and can be done at anytime. Emails lack tone and can be misleading at times. Here are a few tips to communicate better

Rules For Writing Professional Emails

I recently took a course to learn more about the business email etiquette. My reasons for the class were mostly to improve my bad emailing habits. Here's what I learned!

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Making A Custom Window Seat

Window seats are and attractive way to decorate alcoves or add useful and attractive detail to a deep dog house dormer. A window seat should fit wall to wall and stop below the window trim

Teaching Moments and Our Kids (in Concord Patch)

I sometimes think that one of the most challenging and important skills of being a dad is the ability to recognize and capitalize on teachable moments.

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Concord Handyman: Maintaining Confidence in Carpentry

One learns to make right decisions based on experience. We gain our experience from past projects and making wrong decisions.

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Filling Radiator Pipe Holes In Hardwood Floors

Patching Holes In Hardwoord Floors

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Deck Maintenance: Is Your Deck Safe? Up To Code?

Approximately half of the 40 million decks in the US are code compliant. Decks collapse yearly. A deck more than 3 yrs old should be inspected for safety issues

Real Estate

Are You Planning A Remodel? Prepared?

Old houses are notorious for obsolete or unsafe components and a trap full of complex projects and hidden pitfalls. Learn some tips to avoid remodeling problems and save you money.