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.

Harvey Tribute Window Review

By Todd Fratzel on Energy Conservation, Product Reviews, Windows

I’ve written several articles about an Energy Star House we’re building right now for a customer at work. The house features the new Harvey Tribute Windows with high performance package. Harvey Tribute Windows The Harvey Tribute Windows with the High Performance Package is an upgraded window line from Harvey that offers customers a superior energy…

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Cabinet Clamps

By Todd Fratzel on Cabinetry, Power Tools

Cabinet Installation Clamps If you’re going to install cabinets for a new kitchen or bathroom then I suggest you invest in some cabinet clamps. If you’ve never installed cabinets yourself before then you might not understand the need for these simple cabinet clamps. However, these small little cabinet clamps can make the difference between a…

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Drywall Lift – Hoist

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Drywall Lifts Save Time If you’re going to hang drywall on ceilings then you need to rent or buy a drywall lift/hoist. Drywall lifts allow a single person to hang drywall on ceilings safely and quickly. The best part is you can buy one of these for the price they charge to rent one for…

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Saw Blade Buying Guide

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Basic Saw Blade Details – Power Tools Buying saw blades for your power tools doesn’t need to be all that complicated. once you understand the different kinds of cuts blades are made for you’ll have a leg up on buying your next saw blade. Saw blades are designed and manufactured to perform different cutting operations.…

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Must Have Electrical Tools

By Todd Fratzel on Electrical, Power Tools

If you’re like me then you like to fix you own things and build stuff. Electrical projects are no different for me so I thought I’d share with you a list of must have electrical tools to help you build and fix most anything around the house that’s related to your electrical system. Basic Electrical…

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Construction Master Pro Advanced Construction Math Calculator

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Having a good construction calculator is essential if you’re going to do any advanced framing or home improvement projects. Construction calculators are different from normal calculators because they work with fractions very well. Instead of converting fractions to decimals you can work purely in fractions. The Construction Master Pro Advanced Construction Math Calculator is an…

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Can Blinds Between Glass Be Repaired?

By Todd Fratzel on Doors, Maintanence

Doors with Blinds Between Glass I wrote and article about French Doors with Built In Blinds awhile ago and numerous people have asked how to repair these type of window treatments if they get damaged. The answer is not one most people want to hear. Almost all of the doors and windows sold today with…

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Refinance A Construction Loan

By Todd Fratzel on Home Improvement Cost Savings

Interest rates are at all time lows right now and we’re considering refinancing our original construction loan. When we built the house four years ago we used a construction loan to help finance the construction. The construction loan was a adjustable rate mortgage with the first 7 years fixed. The rate was 5.875% and it…

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