Launch! the Podcast

This hour of DIY Live is full of tips for the home! At the start of the hour, host Karl Champley and co-host Dr. Cort Stoskopf discuss points to keep in mind when you attend your next open house. Then Tim Keaton of Gladiator Garageworks comes on the line to talk about their specials, perfect for Father’s Day! We wrap up the show by talking about our favorite tools and tips of the week.

Karl Champley gives a list of 10 different must-have tools for the toolbox-- an ideal gift for Father’s Day or even just as a gift to anyone in need of tools. Then Karl and Dr. Cort give us their favorite tool of the week! Also, Karl gives some tips for using dry wall.

Should you hire someone to build your deck or do it yourself? How about a minor bathroom remodel? Host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf talk about the Money Magazine article, when DIY is a Deal, and let you know which projects to hire out for and which to do yourself.

Welcome to another ALL NEW episode of DIY Live with Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf! To start off the show, Karl gives us an overview on what will be discussed in this hour. Also, in regard to a Craftsman tool box giveaway, Karl and Cort give some useful tips for using small tool boxes.

Host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf are now joined by Larry Castillo of Sears Holdings in the Craftsman Department. Larry talks about the Craftsman Make a Difference Tour and what it’s all about.

During the last segment, we started talking with Larry Castillo of Sears Holdings and Craftsman about the Craftsman Make a Difference. We finish up our conversation on the tour and explain how people can get involved. Then we begin chatting about the Craftsman Bolt On tool and the launch of the tool at Comic Con.

Earlier in the show, we gave a list of 10 must-have tools for the toolbox. The list was part of a previously held contest. Host Karl Champley gives the list one last time and then we move on to Karl and Cort’s tips of the week!

In this hour of DIY Live, host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf are talking tools! At the start of the show, Sears Holdings Public Relations Director Larry Castillo comes on to talk about the Craftsman Make a Difference Tour. Then Karl and Cort give a list of 10 must-have tools for the toolbox, suggestions on when to hire someone or do-it-yourself, and talk about their favorite tools of the week!

In this hour of DIY Live, we talk about everything from redesigning the bathroom to a two-in-one tool called the Cole-bar. At the top of the hour, host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf bring on Andrew Lippman of Robern. Then Peter Locke and Brodie Luke join us in the middle of the hour to share their favorite tools with us. Last up is Brandon Hyde of Cole-bar. Brandon tells the story behind the tool and how you can help show your support.

Host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf have returned to the studio for an all new show! To start off the hour, Karl and Cort give an overview on what we’re going to talk about in this hour. Also, we get a few tips on designing the layout of a bathroom.

The medicine cabinet has come a long way! Today host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf brought on Andrew Lippman of Robern to talk about designing the bathroom. Robern offers medicine cabinets with cold storage, defoggers, lights, mirrors on front and back and more. Andrew gives us the details on the medicine cabinets that they have to offer.

At the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, Robern debuted a new vanity and today Andrew Lippman is on the air talking all about it. We take some time to learn some more about other features that are available from Robern cabinets and why you should consider it for your home.

It’s time to find out Karl and Cort’s favorite tools of the week! Dr. Cort Stoskopf explains why he is a fan of the Goldblatt Blade Runner. Then host Karl Champley talks about the Quick Clamps by Irwin and the Craftsman Push Button Start Weedwacker. Guests Peter Locke and Brodie Luke also give their favorite tools.

While at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Karl and Dr. Cort met Brandon Hyde. Because they were impressed with their tool, the Cole-bar, and the story behind it, we wanted to bring them onto the show.

Brandon Hyde has joined us on the show to talk about how the Cole-Bar was invented and where the name came from. Also, Brandon shares where you can find out more about showing support for the Cole-Bar.