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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.

DaVinci Roofscapes Successfully Introduces New Roofing Colors at 2011 IBS

By Todd Fratzel on Roofing

Roofing products were very visible at this year’s International Builder’s Show in Orlando. One of the booths that I enjoyed visiting was DaVinci. Read on to learn about some great new products that they recently announced. DaVinci Roofscapes KANSAS CITY, KAN. – DaVinci Roofscapes®, the leader in synthetic roofing tiles, successfully showcased the company’s newest…

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Renew & Redo Your Bath For Less Sale at The Home Depot

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement

Renew & Redo Your Bath For Less Over the next month we’re going to be helping a friend remodel a small bathroom in their home. This feature project will highlight an exciting sales event at The Home Depot called “Renew & Redo Your Bath For Less“. To learn more about this special sales event keep…

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Expert Doctor’s 5 Safety Tips About the Home & Household Items

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement

5 Safety Tips About the Home & Household Items There are several health hazards in the home that people are not aware of. Dr. Myron Wentz discusses these facts in his new book THE HEALTHY HOME. Here are some tips. Take your shoes off before entering your home. We walk around unwittingly in car oil,…

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Delta Tools Sold – Official Announcement

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

DELTA® Woodworking Machinery Has A New Home – In Anderson, South Carolina (Anderson, SC, January 18, 2011) – Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company, has agreed to purchase the Delta brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black & Decker. The deal is expected to close on February 4, 2011. The…

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American Standard at IBS 2011

By Todd Fratzel on Bathrooms, Plumbing

American Standard I spent some time walking through the American Standard booth at this years 2011 International Builder’s Show. This year’s focus was all about water conservation, style and our ever aging population. Aging Population Over the last few years we’ve seen so many advances in plumbing fixtures that allow seniors to live in their…

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IBS 2011 – Day 2 Roundup

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement

IBS 2011 – Day 2 Highlights Today was another great day at the International Builder’s Show. I wanted to quickly highlight some great products that caught my eye. We’ll post some more detailed information about some of these in the coming weeks but these were so cool that I wanted to quickly mention them. Therma-Tru…

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Paslode Introduces TetraGRIP Sub-Floor Fastening System at IBS

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

TetraGRIP™ Sub-Floor Fastening System Drives Like A Nail. Holds Like A Screw™ Today at the International Builder’s Show Paslode introduced what I consider to be a game changer in the sub-floor framing business. The TetraGRIP Sub-Floor Fastening System is a pneumatic nailing system designed to reduce floor squeaks. One of my biggest concerns as a…

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Stanley Black & Decker Sells Delta Machinery

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Stanley Black & Decker Some really big news is spreading around the tool industry this week. Apparently Stanley Black & Decker is selling Delta to TOTY, a Taiwanese company. With the sale comes a move of the corporate headquarters to South Carolina. It will be very interesting to watch over the coming year to see…

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