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.

How To Assemble EasyClosets Hutch Unit

By Todd Fratzel on Closets & Storage, Design

How To Install EasyClosets.com Components | Part II I’ve been writing about a walk-in closet design-build project that we’re doing at home. In this Part II of “How to build walk-in closet components from EasyClosets”, I’d like to discuss how to assemble EasyClosets hutch units. If you’re interested in learning more about this project then…

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How To Install EasyClosets.com Components | Part I

By Todd Fratzel on Closets & Storage

We recently decided to finish our walk-in closet with some custom closet components from EasyClosets. The walk-in closet design was really easy using the  online design software that EasyClosets utilizes on their site. Once I placed the order the materials all showed up 3 days later. Closet Installation Directions One of the things that has…

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Great Cordless Drill Combo Kit for Finish Work

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

Recommended Cordless Drill Combo Recently the guys on my carpentry crew purchased a new “mini” cordless drill combo to use for finish work. Using a standard 18-volt cordless drill like the DeWalt 18-Volt Drill that I use can be very difficult in tight spaces because of the large battery pack and overall size of the…

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Mantel Decorations – Before and After

By Todd Fratzel on Interior Decorating

Mantel Decorations I built a custom mantel for our new home and it’s been sitting “naked” for almost two years with the exception of a few Christmas decorations this year. My darling wife has been begging me to go shopping with her to pick out decorations for our mantel so it wouldn’t look so plain.…

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Custom Walk-In Closet Update

By Todd Fratzel on Closets & Storage, Design & Planning, Interior Decorating

Walk-In Closet Order Yesterday I placed the order for our new custom walk-in closet from EasyClosets. Once again I’m quite impressed with the folks at EasyClosets. When you place an order by 6pm it will ship the following day. So our custom closet will ship today and arrive on Friday! So technically if all goes…

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Max 400-PSI High Pressure Compressor Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

High Pressure Compressor One of the challenges with today’s advanced framing materials is using pneumatic nailers. Pneumatic nailers get a real workout trying to drive nails deep into LVLs’, Paralams, and TJI flanges. One of the best ways to overcome this difficulty is by using a high pressure compressor. I’ve had the pleasure of working…

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Paslode Cordless Nailers

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Paslode Nailers One of the really great cordless tools on the market are the Paslode cordless nailers. Paslode nailers are completely cordless, hoseless and compressor free! The Paslode nailers run on a combination of a patented fuel cell plus battery to deliver the same performance as pneumatic nail guns running off compressors. Paslode Cordless Framing…

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Ordering Walk-In Closet Materials From EasyClosets.com

By Todd Fratzel on Closets & Storage, Finish Carpentry, Interior Decorating

Walk-In Closet Design-Build Project We are currently working on a walk-in closet design-build project for our master bedroom suite. The first step of the project was selecting a color pallete for the walk-in closet and painting. However, the biggest decision we needed to make was selecting a company to purchase all the closet organizer materials…

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