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.

The Company Store Down Comforter Review

By Todd Fratzel on Interior Decorating

La Crosse Down Comforter Review The Company Store recently sent us one of their La Crosse Down Comforters to review. The Company Store sells Designer Quality Bed and Bath Linens. They sent us the La Crosse Down Comforter to show us how warm they are which turns out to be a great way to save…

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Pump Jacks Are Better Than Ladders

By Todd Fratzel on Safety

Pump Jack Scaffolding Pump Jacks are better than ladders for many reasons. If you’ve ever painted a two story home or installed siding high up on a ladder than you know safety is surely a top priority. Pump jacks are designed to create a moving scaffold system that allows you to get close to the…

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Basement Ceilings

By Todd Fratzel on Basements

Recommended Basement Ceiling Types Basement remodeling / finishing seems to be one of the hottest DIY projects right now. We get tons of emails about how to insulate  basement walls, how to insulate basement floors and what type of basement ceilings are best. Finishing or remodeling a basement requires lots of planning. The basement ceiling…

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Construction Loans

By Todd Fratzel on Financing

How Construction Loans Work If you’re planning on building a new home then chances are you’ll need a construction loan. Understanding how construction loans work is one of the first steps in building your new home. Without the financing you’ll be stuck in limbo waiting for that new dream home! Construction Loans Construction loans are…

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Closet Factory Review

By Todd Fratzel on Closets & Storage, Product Reviews

Custom Storage Solutions from Closet Factory In some previous articles we mentioned that were hired Closet Factory to design and install some storage solutions for a kids play room makeover that we’ve been working on. We are so busy these days that I decided I’d like a break from all the products and decided that…

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Paslode® CapStapler Housewrap Stapling System Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Paslode® CS150 CapStapler Paslode recently introduced the all new CapStapler Housewrap Stapling System. The CapStapler was designed to save Contractors time and money when installing housewrap, plastic sheathing and roof underlayment products. The CapStapler is a pneumatic 18 gauge crown stapler with a patented button cap system that protects from tearing and water damage. The…

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New Tools Introduced By Rockwell at 2010 IBS

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Rockwell Launches New Tools at 2010 IBS One of my favorite exhibits at this year’s 2010 International Builder’s Show was the Rockwell (manufacturers of the popular Jawhorse) booth. Rockwell has been the biggest surprise for me this in terms of well built, useful, new tools. The Rockwell booth was full of great new products and…

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Slide Into Style in 2010! Quick Fixes for under $500

By Todd Fratzel on Design & Planning

Today we have a great guest post by Barbara Kavovit from Barbara’s Way. So another new year is upon us and that “Rosy Red” paint chip didn’t quite turn out to be the color you thought it was going to be! Sometimes repainting your living room or rearranging your furniture (again!) isn’t enough to really…

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