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Welcome to Tool Box Buzz! Tool Box Buzz is a website dedicated to all things tools including News, Reviews and Information.

Tool Box Buzz is for all you serious tool junkies. You know who you are…you can’t but sneak into the tool isle at the hardware store or browse through tool catalogs like they are the toy catalogs for kids. Whether you’re a DIY’er, Construction Worker or Hobbyist we think Tool Box Buzz will provide you all the latest news and reviews for all your favorite tools and Brands.

Tool Box Buzz is published by Front Steps Media, LLC under the direction of Editor Todd Fratzel. Tool Box Buzz will feature several regular contributors with varying experience using tools including professional contractors, remodelers and DIY enthusiasts. The diverse experience of the contributors provides great perspective from many different end users.

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Tool Box Buzz Contributors

Todd Fratzel - Editor

Todd Fratzel is the Editor of Tool Box Buzz and the President of Front Steps Media, LLC, a web based media company focused on the Home Improvement and Construction Industry.He is also the Principal Engineer for United Construction Corp., located in Newport, NH. In his capacity at United he oversees the Residential and Commercial Building Division along with all Design-Build projects.He is also the editor of several other sites including: Home Construction & Improvement and Today's Green Construction

Robert Robillard - Assistant Editor

Robert Robillard is the Assistant Editor of Tool Box Buzz and the editor of the blog, A Concord Carpenter and principal of a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts. Rob hosts the Concord Carpenter Cable TV Show, offering the do-it-yourself audience in Boston's Meto West region expert advice on home repairs and maintenance. On his website, Rob covers all aspects of home improvement and remodeling, specializing in problem solving for home maintenance. Rob enjoys evaluating and reviewing tools and products and restoring vintage tools. The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!": Read more about Rob

Bryan Wright - Contributing Columnist

Contributing Columnist Bryan E. Wright is owner/senior strategist for beWright & Associates, a consulting firm based in Newport, Ky. that specializes in strategic marketing and public relations solutions for clients in the power tools, building products and home improvement industries. During his 20 years in the business, 10 spent solely in construction-related trade categories, he has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Bosch, SENCO, Paslode, Vermont American, Handyman Connection, Husqvarna and more. You can follow his updates here and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BryanWright.

Jeff Williams - Contributing Columnist

Contributing Columnist Jeff Williams has been on and around job sites his whole life. He comes from a line of contractors that have helped bolster his knowledge and experience in the industry. If he looks familiar, you may have seen him on DIY Network's Sweat Equity transforming his ugly house into a beautiful home. In his free time, he loves sharing his passion for tools and construction with his friends by helping them with their own houses. Hit him up on twitter to talk tools. twitter.com/jeff_williams

Pat Askren - Contributing Columnist

Contributing Columnist Pat Askren is a retired Fire Chief who spends his free time building custom cars, repairing appliances and an assortment of home improvement projects. He has extensive experience using an assortment of tools from each of those categories. Pat is a text book Do-It-Yourselfer who loves getting his hands dirty and finding the right tool for the job! In his free time he enjoys fishing and spending time with his four grandchildren.