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.

GET ALARMED!

By Todd Fratzel on Safety

Survey Shows a Majority of American Homes Are Under-protected from Fire, Carbon Monoxide (Aurora, Ill.) Sept. 21, 2010 – Just when you think you’re safe, a recent nationwide survey* has uncovered that a majority of American homes are dangerously under-protected when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Even those equipped with smoke…

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Replacement Windows – Best Energy Saving ROI

By Todd Fratzel on Windows

Replacement Windows Are A Great Return On Investment It’s not a mystery that replacement windows can help make your home more energy efficient resulting in significant energy savings each year. However, what some of you might find interesting is the fact that replacement windows are considered one of the best return on investment when it…

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Lowe’s Project Starter Coupon – $10 Off $50 Purchase

By Todd Fratzel on Coupons

Lowe’s Project Starter Coupon Last week we received a Lowe’s Project Starter Coupon in the mail. The mailing contained two offers; $10 off a $50 purchase or $50 off a $250 purchase. It was perfect timing as we’re preparing to paint our youngest child’s room as she is upgrading to a child’s bed instead of…

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EZ-HANG™ Door Installation System

By Todd Fratzel on Doors

EZ-HANG™ – Simplifying Door Installation At this years Remodelers Show there were lots of exciting products debuted including an exciting, inexpensive product to help with door installation called EZ-HANG™. The EZ-HANG door installation system simplifies and speeds door installations for everyone from carpenters to DIY’ers. The system is quite simple and easy to use. The…

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Milwaukee Sawzall 6519-31 Reciprocating Saw Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Milwaukee Sawzall Model 6519-31 Milwaukee recently introduced an all new version of the ever popular Sawzall Reciprocating Saw. The all new Sawzall models have been improved to cut up to 2x faster and last 2x longer than their older models. Considering the amazing reputation of these tools to out perform the competition over the years…

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DewStop Bathroom Fan Switch Review

By Todd Fratzel on Bathrooms, Product Reviews

DewStop™ – Condensation Sensing Fan Switch The folks at DewStop™ sent us their FS-100 Fan Switch to review. In today’s tighter more energy efficient homes there’s a huge need for better ventilation and moisture control. We’ve written several articles on the causes of window condensation and the leading culprit is too much moisture in the…

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Paslode Unveils Cordless Roofing Nailer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Paslode Fuel Powered Cordless Roofing Nailer System, Model CR175C Paslode has just announced the first ever cordless roofing nailer at the 2010 Remodelers Show. To say this new tool concept is innovative would be an understatement. Paslode has taken their proven cordless technology and built the new CR175C to meet the demands of roofing specialists…

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How To Measure Replacement Windows

By Todd Fratzel on Windows

Replacement Windows This weekend I helped my dad install some new replacement windows. Installing replacement windows isn’t really that hard and it’s certainly a great DIY project for anyone with moderate DIY and construction skills. We replaced five double hung windows in about six hours. Replacement windows are installed in a way that doesn’t require…

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