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Robert Robillard
Carpenter and Editor
"A full service renovation company sharing its knowledge and experience to share information and educate on remodeling best practices."
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Winter Moth Caterpillar,
Tool Giveaway, |
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Carpenter Ants, Cobblestone edging, Head2Head Test,
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Build America, Carpenter's tip. |
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Concord Carpenter Workshop News
Hi Guys,
Some Exciting news at our workshop. We just revamped our website and have a completely new design, interface and look. I'm especially excited about the sites new sliding front page - check it out here
The weather here in the North East is starting to warm up and I've noticed that there are thousands of small green caterpillars everywhere.
These caterpillars are the off spring of the Winter Moth. If you live in Canada or the East Coast you may remember last November and December that there were swarms of moths flying around.
These moths have created a new
generation of caterpillars that are on the rampage, eating away within the
swelling leaf buds of trees and fruit bushes.
We decided it was a good time to share with you folks how to save your prize winning trees and bushes from these voracious, leaf eating, eating caterpillars. Read More
Bosch Multi-X Oscillating Tool Giveaway
This week newsletter is dedicated to chores around the house and yard maintenance. Don't forget to enter our Bosch Tool giveaway - ends on May 31st
Treat Carpenter Ants With Boric Acid
Ants are interesting creatures. Did you know that an ant can carry 50 times its body weight?
This
past weekend I saw two "Swarmer" carpenter ants roaming around my house exterior
looking to start a colony. It reminded me that it is once again
time to treat for these "buggers."
We recently wrote an article helping you identify carpenter ants, locate their nests and eradicate them - Read More
Cobblestone Edging
Cobbles stones make great edging material for gardens, raised beds,
pathways and even driveways. Cobblestone edging transforms a landscaping
project into a neat and organized looking finished product.
ACC Crew and ToolBoxBuzz team
team up -"Testing Rotary Hammers"
Head To Head Tool Testing
Phil
B and I have been busy editing our latest Head to Head test. This was the
test we did on 1-9/16" SDS Max rotary hammer drills. Watch for the
review and video soon!
Because
of Build America we will not do a May - June Head to Head test. check out
all of hour head to head tests to date here
or click on the logo in the left side bar.
Donate To Build America
Our friends at DEWALT, MILWAUKEE, and STANLEY totally stepped-up as leaders in their industry and donated over $10,000 worth of tool donations for the Build America [BAM] team this year. Read More
The Concord Carpenter Crew has an official "honorary BAM team member" donation page. We have set a goal of $4000.
Please consider supporting us in this worthwhile endeavor.
Carpenter's Tip
When I see a project where the carpenter took the time and effort to
install wood plugs I automatically thing "quality."
As a carpenter I've seen wood railings installed with screws and
finish nails. Typically the railing is fastened to the post by toe-nailing or
installing screws at an angle - Here's a better way!
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