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.

2010 Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Ending Soon!

By Todd Fratzel on Energy Conservation

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Set To Expire The Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency are set to expire on December 31, 2010. If you want to take advantage of those tax credits it’s time to act fast. Investing in energy efficient home improvements will not only save you at tax time they will…

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Home Depot Specials

By Todd Fratzel on Coupons

Weekly Home Depot Specials On this page you’ll find a list of Home Depot Specials that will be updated on a weekly basis. We receive all the latest Home Depot specials most of which pertain mainly to online purchases. Please read the specials carefully to ensure that the dates are still current and whether or…

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Groov Caulk by GE

By Todd Fratzel on Painting and Finishing

The essential fall task of weatherizing your home with caulk just got a whole lot easier! With the introduction of Groov* caulk by GE, an entirely new technology unlike anything on the market, consumers no longer have to sacrifice either long-lasting performance or ease of use when they buy caulk. Groov caulk performs and lasts…

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Bosch GCM12SD Glide Miter Saw Video

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Okay folks…I’ve been talking about this new Miter Saw from Bosch for several weeks and wanted to share a short video about it. Check this amazing new saw out! Stay tuned…we’re trying to get our hands on one this fall to test and share with all of you.

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Valspar® Signature Colors® Review

By Todd Fratzel on Painting and Finishing, Product Reviews

Valspar® Signature Colors® with Hi-Def Advanced Color System™ Technology We recently remodeled our previous guest room into a beautiful new room for our daughter who’s turning 3 and leaving behind the nursery and crib. As part of the remodel we needed to paint over a very dark purplish color with a much lighter shade of…

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Sherwin-Williams Color It Today Sweepstakes

By Todd Fratzel on Giveaways

Sherwin-Williams Color It Today Game & Sweepstakes The folks at Sherwin-Williams have just announced a fun game and sweepstakes called Color It Today. The Color It Today matching game tests your ability to remember color swatches that you turn over. Give it a try today for some fun while you see some of the great…

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Porter-Cable 12 Volt MAX Two-Tool Kit (PCL212IDC-2) Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

12 Volt MAX Compact Lithium Two-Tool Kit (PCL212IDC-2) Porter-Cable jumped into the compact 12 volt category this summer when they introduced the new 12 Volt MAX Lithium Cordless Tools. They recently sent us the 12 Volt MAX Two-Tool Kit (PCL212IDC-2) to test and evaluate. So here’s our review just in time for this exciting new…

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Bostitch GFN1564K – 15 Gauge FN Angled Finish Nailer Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Bostitch GFN1564K Angled Finish Nailer This summer the folks at Bostitch announced a new line of gas-powered nailers including three finish nailers. They recently sent us the all new GFN1564K 15 Gauge FN Angled Finish Nailer to review. In addition to the this nailer they also introduced a 16 gauge straight nailer and an 18…

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