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.

Trex Designer Deck Contest

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches

Win An Extreme Trex Deck Makeover Trex® – the nation’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing, fencing and trim products – is giving three lucky homeowners the chance to win brand new outdoor living spaces outfitted with beautiful, low-maintenance Trex decking and railing.  Each winner also will enjoy a professional consultation from one of three…

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New Lead Paint Law – Handbook for Contractors

By Todd Fratzel on Painting and Finishing, Safety

Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program The EPA’s new Lead Paint Law takes effect on April 22, 2010 and there seems to be more questions than answers especially from small business owners. Many of the smaller contractors have questions about Contractor Lead Paint Certification, waivers, personnel…

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Dust Right Dual Port – Superior Dust Collection

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Superior Dust Collection Dust Right™ Dual Port exclusively from Rockler combines dust collection above and below a router table with a single, standard 4’’ hose. MEDINA, MN (April 13, 2010) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced two new dust collection components that expand the patented Dust Right system to the router table. The Rockler…

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SnapStone – Making Tile Easier

By Todd Fratzel on Flooring

SnapStone – Floating Porcelain Tile System For many DIY’ers and home improvement fanatics the thought of installing ceramic tile can be quite daunting and ultimately a reason for another flooring selection. Those second thoughts are no longer justified with the option of installing SnapStone yourself. Recently the folks from SnapStone sent us some samples of…

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American Standard OutReach Centerset Lavatory Faucet

By Todd Fratzel on Bathrooms

Here’s a new product that is really hard to imagine hasn’t existed until now! Finally a bath faucet with the convenience of a pull-out sprayer! The New OutReach Centerset Lavatory Faucet Puts Innovation and Convenience Well Within Reach A new pull-out spray spout introduces one-of-a-kind flexibility to the bathroom PISCATAWAY, N.J. (April 8, 2010) —…

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DeWalt DC827KL Impact Driver Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

DeWalt Cordless XRP™ Li-Ion Impact Driver Kit We recently had the pleasure of testing the DeWalt DC827KL 18-Volt XRPTM Li-Ion Impact Driver. The XRP™ Lithium Ion impact driver features a battery designed with Lithium Ion cells that provide users with increased battery durability and cycle life, offering 2,000 recharges. The battery is compatible with the…

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Precast Concrete Piers

By Todd Fratzel on Decks & Porches, Foundations

Precast Concrete Piers In a previous posts I wrote about Porch and Deck Pier Footings and I highlighted a really great construction product, the precast concrete pier. Precast concrete piers are really great and we use them exclusively for porches and decks when we build new homes. On a recent project, Total House Construction Series…

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Snap-on SuperGrip Glove Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

SuperGrip – Silicone Grip Palm Gloves The folks at Snap-on sent us some of their new gloves, SuperGrip, to try out and review. Snap-on is known for making top notch tools for the automotive industry. When they asked if we’d like to try their new gloves we jumped at the chance knowing the quality of…

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