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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.

Paper Vs Plastic | Battle Of Collated Nails

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Paper Collated Nails If you use pnuematic nail guns then you know collated framing nails typically come held together in strips by plastic or paper. Over the years it seems as though the plastic collated nails have dominated the market place with very few manufacturers offering the paper version. However, recent changes by some manufacturers…

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Protecting Vegetable Gardens From Frost

By Todd Fratzel on Gardening

Protecting Vegetable Plants From Frost We just planted our raised bed vegetable gardens last weekend and tonight there is a chance of a serious frost! I should have known better than to plant our garden before Memorial Day. Here in northern New England it’s never wise to plant your garden before Memorial Day for fear…

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Planting Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens

By Todd Fratzel on Gardening

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens We finally planted our raised bed vegetable gardens this weekend. I chose raised bed gardens for several reasons with the biggest reason being I wanted to limit how “Big” the gardens would be. History tells me that if we just start tilling up soil year after year the garden will grow…

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Rockler CNC Shark and Shark Pro

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

CNC Shark & Shark Pro Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has announced the introduction of two CNC router tables the Rockler CNC Shark Pro Routing System and the Rockler CNC Shark Routing System. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has always been a great place to purchase the latest woodworking tools and hardware. Last week they sent out…

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Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Top

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

LIMITED TIME ONLY! Save $50 with a rebate from now until December 27th!! This is sure to be one of the most popular gifts for serious DIY’ers and Contractors. Get a $50.00 rebate by mail with the purchase of select Fein MultiMasters. Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q I’ve been reading and hearing lots of great reviews…

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Mighty Putty Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Recently I was sent a free sample of Mighty Putty to try out and then write a review on my thoughts. Mighty Putty Mighty Putty is a powerful epoxy stick that only activates once you “mix” the putty stick together. Rather than using messy two-part epoxy liqiuds this easy to use epoxy stick contains both…

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Buying Nails For Paslode CF325 Nailer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

This winter I had the pleasure of reviewing the new Paslode CF325 Cordless Framer (you can read the Paslode CF325 Cordless Framer Review). The latest Paslode Framer was very impressive and performed far above my expectations. At the time it was very difficult finding the fuel and nail combo kits for the new framing gun.…

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Buying A Pressure Washer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Pressure Washers Pressure washers have become very affordable and useful around the house. When it comes to pressure washers there are two basic choices; gas powered and electric. Electric power washers are great for small projects around the house like washing outdoor furniture and cleaning cars. Gas powered pressure washers have more power and features…

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