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.

DEWALT TrackSaw Review – Model DWS520K

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DEWALT TrackSaw  – Model DWS520K Over the last 6 months I’ve been testing DEWALT’s DWS520K TrackSaw (the corded version). For those of you not familiar with the TrackSaw I like to describe it as a multi-purpose saw that has the precision of a table saw, the flexibility of a circular saw and the abilities of…

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Concord Carpenter – Mission Impossible

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement

Concord Carpenter Reality Star My good friend, Rob Robillard, Editor of A Concord Carpenter, will be visiting your TV screen all summer long as he and some of his fellow officers from Waltham MA Police Department compete on Expedition Impossible. I’ve known Rob for a couple years now and he’s become a great friend and…

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Looking For Power Tools?

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Sponsored Post Are you a professional or amateur builder or carpenter that is looking for a great set of tools? Finding a good power tool can take a lot of searching and can be an incredibly annoying task. Especially if you are as particular as you should be about your tools. Don’t settle for anything…

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National Enjoy Your Deck Day Giveaway

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches, Giveaways

National Enjoy Your Deck Day Fiberon Composite Decking is happy to announce that the second annual National Enjoy Your Deck Day is quickly approaching! Join people nationwide as they celebrate outdoor living on Saturday, June 4, 2011. They are kicking off the celebration a month early with weekly giveaways and the chance to win a…

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Prepare the Home for 2011 Hurricane Season

By Todd Fratzel on Windows

MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Batten down the hatches — plus the windows, the doors and the roof. Hurricane Season 2011 starts on June 1, and based on expert predictions, it could be a whopper. At Colorado State University, forecasters believe the number of named storms will reach 16, and they predict there’s a 72 percent…

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Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag Giveaway

By Todd Fratzel on Giveaways, Tools & Products

Win A Veto Pro Pac Open Top Tool Bag!! Over the last few months I’ve been testing and reviewing Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags. When I say these are the best tool bags that I’ve had the pleasure of using I can’t emphasize how good they really are! If you want to read about these…

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DEWALT Impact Clutch™ Accessory Holder

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

DEWALT Impact Clutch™ Accessory Holder (DWHJHLD) The folks at DEWALT recently sent me their new Impact Clutch™ Accessory Holder (DWHJHLD) to try. Over the last year I’ve tested numerous impact drivers from all the major brands and they all have one problem. They consistently break bit tips and strip fasteners due to the high torque…

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Insulating Cathedral Ceiling with Foam Board

By Todd Fratzel on Feature Story, Insulation

Insulating Cathedral Ceilings Insulating Cathedral Ceilings can be quite challenging. I’m in the early stages of building an amazing workshop to showcase tools over at Tool Box Buzz and shop projects here at HCI. The new workshop will be located over my garage in an area that was framed using attic trusses when we built…

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