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.

Winter Concrete Construction

By Todd Fratzel on Foundations

Concrete Construction During Winter We often get questions about winter construction and more specifically whether or not concrete construction can occur in the winter months. Although not ideal, it is very normal for concrete construction to occur during the winter months. We just broke ground on an addition for a commercial car dealership building and…

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Kreg Jig Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Kreg Jigs and Kreg Joinery™ Kreg Jigs are one of those tools that you really need to use in order to understand how amazing they really are. Kreg Jigs are a system of jigs used for creating efficient, strong pocket hole joints used for a number of woodworking applications such as cabinet face frames, picture…

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What Do You Really Need a Permit For?

By Todd Fratzel on Safety

Building Permits And Why You Need Them If you’re looking to make significant, non-cosmetic (painting, plastering) changes to your home, you’ll need individual permits from your city housing board. Though permit requirements vary from city to city (and by the size and scope of your plan) generally you’ll need a permit for major structural or…

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Porter-Cable C2004-WK 165 PSI Four-Gallon Compressor Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Porter-Cable C2004-WK Compressor The folks at Porter-Cable recently sent me their all new C2004-WK pancake compressor to evaluate. The C2004-WK just hit the stores in October just in time for the holidays. Read on to learn more about the new compressor and our thoughts. C2004-WK Features 165 psi max pressure, 4 gallon tank for longer…

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$50 Mail-In Rebate on the Fein MultiMaster

By Todd Fratzel on Coupons

FEIN MultiMaster Rebate Just in time for Christmas the folks at Tool King have a great rebate on the most popular multi tool today, the FEIN MultiMaster. This is a limited time offer from now until December 27, 2010. Don’t miss this exclusive offer to save on an impressive tool. The FEIN MultiMaster is the…

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Home Depot Christmas Sales

By Todd Fratzel on Coupons

Home Depot Sales for Christmas Season Home Depot has some great sales starting for the Christmas Season. Below are some of the latest offerings including a really great 20% off Dyson Vacuums online! Check out these great sales by clicking on the banners.

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Sears Black Friday Sale

By Todd Fratzel on Coupons

2010 Sears Holiday Sales Events Christmas is just around the corner and we wanted to share some great Sears Deals. Check out each of the banners below for great Black Friday savings, along with Thanksgiving Weekend sales. Don’t miss out on the lowest prices of the year.

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Rim Joist Insulation – Insulating Options

By Todd Fratzel on Insulation

How To Insulate Rim Joists We’ve written a number of articles on insulating basements including; insulating basement walls, insulating basement floors and basement insulation options. In this article I want to focus on rim joist insulation and the options that are available. Rim Joist Spray Foam Spray foam insulation is the best way to insulate…

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