About the author

Todd Fratzel

I'm full time builder for a large construction company in New Hampshire. I run their design-build division that specializes in custom homes, commercial design-build projects and sub-divisions. I'm also a licensed civil and structural engineer with extensive experience in civil and structural design and home construction. My hope is that I can share my experience in the home construction, home improvement and home renovation profession with other builders and home owners. I'm also the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Tool Box Buzz. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or you'd like to inquire about advertising on this site.

Basement Insulation

By Todd Fratzel on Basements, Framing, Insulation

Basement Insulation – Walls Basement insulation is far more complicated than insulating regular wood framed walls. In fact, improperly insulated basement walls are one of the biggest reasons for mold in homes. If you don’t do this correctly you’ll be exposing your family to dangerous mold exposure. In this article I’ll show you How To…

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IRWIN Marples Saw Blade Giveaway

By Todd Fratzel on Giveaways, Power Tools

IRWIN Marples – Woodworking Series Blades Earlier this year IRWIN Tools introduced several new products including their new line of Marples Woodworking Series Saw Blades. Marples blades are made in Italy to the highest standards of precision for woodworking and carpentry. IRWIN Marples blades are specifically designed for extended life, flawless finish and ultimate precision.…

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Home Staging for the Uninitiated

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement

Home Staging After endless hours scouring over the newspaper and internet for real estate advertisements, a property that resembles your ‘dream house’ finally decides to present itself. The size and layout seem perfectly tailored to your needs, which ultimately convinces you to make the arrangement for a house-viewing. However, upon arrival, you find that the…

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Black & Decker Platinum Lithium BDH2000L Vacuum Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews, Tools & Products

Black & Decker BDH2000L Cordless Vacuum As the cordless battery market continues to offer up stronger, more lightweight options the effects are touching not only power tools but tools we use around the house. Black & Decker just announced a new lineup of cordless handheld vacuums that take advantage of their 20V MAX battery lineup.…

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Leviton USB Charger / Outlet Review – Model T5630

By Todd Fratzel on Electrical

USB Outlets Now Standard Equipment For Homes Small and Large Today almost every household has a combination of mobile devices that feature power chords that derive their power from USB ports connected to computers and other electronic equipment. In our household there are multiple phones to charge, several iPad’s, and even an occasional rechargeable battery…

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How To Seal An Asphalt Driveway

By Todd Fratzel on Driveways

Sealing Asphalt Driveways Sealing your asphalt driveway is an important maintenance step that’s needed to prolong the life and keep it looking like new. Asphalt driveways are a simple yet effective mixture of asphalt, stone and sand. When properly maintained an asphalt driveway can last 15 to 20 years. Maintenance of asphalt driveways consists of…

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LG Eletronics Art Cool™ Premier Duct-Free Air Conditioner Review (Model LSN090HYV)

By Todd Fratzel on Air Conditioning, Product Reviews

LG Electronics Art Cool™ Premier Duct-Free Air Conditioner Over the last 5 or so years we’ve been installing more and more duct-free air conditioning systems in order to meet demanding budgets, schedules and complicated renovations. Duct-Free air conditioners (often referred to “mini-splits”) have become the go to solution for lots of our customers on tight…

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Buying Blinds Online

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement Cost Savings

More Choices Online Most every home has blinds or needs blinds. Over the years I’ve noticed a huge increase in online window blind retailers offering all types of blinds from everyday aluminum blinds to really nice wood shutters. The biggest advantage to shopping for blinds online is selection. Most online window blind retailers offer hundreds…

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