Todd Fratzel

Todd Fratzel is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder 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 Home Construction & Improvement.

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SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill Bit Comparison – Bosch vs DEWALT

SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill Bit Comparison – Bosch vs DEWALT When it comes to tools the old adage of “buy nice, OR buy twice” is very often true, leading to the frustration of every guy or company trying to save a buck or sticking to “their” brand of choice. This problem seems to be compounded […]

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Dremel Ultra-Saw US40

Sneak Peek at the Dremel Ultra-Saw US40 The Do-It-Yourselfers I know are always looking for that panacea to their DIY projects, such as a tool that can handle multiple tasks, or a faster, more efficient way to accomplish this task. Oh yea, and don’t forget that they expect all this at a reasonable price. Well, […]

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Bosch PS32 12V Brushless Drill Driver Giveaway

Bosch PS32 Giveaway 12V brushless drill drivers are extremely versatile, compact, and powerful thanks to brushless motor technology. This month the folks at Bosch are sponsoring a giveaway for their new PS32 12V Brushless Drill Driver. One of our lucky readers is going to win this great new tool and entering is really easy. Take […]

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DEWALT DXGN6000 6000 Watt Generator Review

DEWALT 6000 Watt Commercial Generator – Model DXGN6000 Portable generators are an essential tool for residential and commercial contractors. They also work very well as backup generators for residential homes and small businesses. I recently started using the DEWALT DXGN6000 6000 watt generator at work and home and wanted to share my thoughts on this […]

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Hilti TE-60-ATC-AVR Combihammer Review

Hilti 1-9/16″ SDS Max Rotary Hammer Drill – “Combihammer” Rotary hammer drills are such an important tool on both commercial and residential construction sites. Whether the task is drilling or chipping concrete or masonry, rotary hammers are the go to tool. I’ve been using Hilti products throughout my career and they are certainly scattered about […]

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Go PRO Grade – Lawn & Garden Tools

PRO Grade Lawn & Garden Tools Make A Difference Spring is upon us finally here in New England and I thought its a great time to talk about upgrading your lawn and garden tools. Whether you’re buying your first home or organizing your existing tools, it’s important to maintain some basic lawn and garden tools […]

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Best Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tools |Head to Head Comparison

Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Head to Head Testing Oscillating Multi-Tools (OMT) have exploded in popularity and created a huge sector of the power tool industry. These versatile tools offer contractors, renovators and DIY’ers a go-to option for a variety of cutting, grinding and sanding applications where limited space is an issue. Recent developments in battery technology […]

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DEWALT’s 10” Jobsite Table Saw with Guard Detect

DEWALT® Introduces New 10” Jobsite Table Saw with Guard Detect TOWSON, Md. – April 28, 2014 –DEWALT® introduces the new DWE7499GD jobsite table saw with the Guard DetectTM feature. The DWE7499GD is the fourth model in DEWALT’s new line of jobsite table saws. The guard on the DWE7499GD table saw must be installed in its proper […]

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FEIN AFMM 14 MultiMaster Cordless Review

FEIN Model AFMM14 MultiMaster Cordless Kit FEIN has been the “father” of oscillating multi tools since it released the first oscillating cutting tool back in 1985 for the auto glass industry. Since then they have set the standard for the Oscillating Multi Tool (OMT) category. I recently had the opportunity to try their cordless MultiMaster, […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/2″ Impact Wrench Kit Review | Model 2763-22

M18 FUEL™ 1/2″ High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring Kit The thought of cordless impact wrenches used to be a fantasy until several years ago. Even then the early models were rather limited in power and run time. Fast forward to today and the fantasy has turned into reality with Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL Impact […]

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