Launch! the Podcast

It's time for host Karl Champley and co-host Dr. Cort Stoskopf to share their favorite tools of the week! Karl talks about re-purposing tools for another job. Earlier in the show, we started talking about selling and buying the home. Karl, Cort and Karl's wife Diane give some tips that you may not have thought of before when it comes to selling.

Bidding wars are back! Buying a home can be cheaper than renting in some parts of the country, so people are on the search to buy a new home. Diane, Karl's wife, joins the show to talk about her view as an interior designer when it comes to selling the home.

We've reached the end of the hour, which means it's time for host Karl Champley and co-host Dr. Cort Stoskopf to give their tips of the week. Karl gives a tip on how to get that shower looking like new again. Dr. Cort gives a tip for saving time and money with reoccurring projects around the home. Diane, Karl's wife, also gives her tip for saving energy.

Today we have a mixture of getting organized this spring and learning more about what 3M products can do for your car. Our special guest this hour is Joel Edmonds, the spotter for NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Joel tells us about what he does for a living and which 3M product NASCAR uses on many cars. For the second half of the show, Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf share their favorite tools of the week, tips of the week and even give us some spring cleaning inspiration.

Welcome to another new episode of DIY Live with Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf. To start us off, Karl and Dr. Cort discuss what we can expect in this hour of the show. Joining us later will be NASCAR driver Joel Edmonds. Also, Karl gives us a few tips for cleaning up the clutter by starting your spring cleaning.

Today we’re talking with Joel Edmonds, the spotter for NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Joel tells us about what he gets to do for a living. Also, he talks about having to do an engine change and how well the team is doing this season.

Last week we talked about the 3M headlight cleaner, and today we’re talking with Joel Edmonds who is the spotter for Greg Biffle-- the driver of the 3M car. Joel tells us about the 3M wraps that NASCAR has started using and explains why it’s beneficial.

We’ve started the bottom half the hour, which means it’s time for host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf to share their favorite tools of the week! Dr. Cort explains why he loves gas powered hedge trimmers and Karl tells us about his Worx blower and vacuum. Speaking of cleaning up the yard, don’t forget about riding mowers if you’ve got a large property. Karl and Dr. Cort talk about a few of the brands that are out there that allow for precision lawn mowing.

A few weeks ago we talked about what you can do to get the biggest bang for your buck when sprucing up your home. Because Spring has arrived, host Karl Champley shares a quote to inspire us to start spring cleaning.

We’ve reached the end of the hour. As always, host Karl Champley and co-host Dr. Cort Stoskopf finish up the show with a useful tip. Dr. Cort talks about what you can do with your friends to save money and gain experiences. Lastly, Karl gives us a tip to figure out which clothes we’re wearing and which ones we’re not.

Painting the walls and laying down some new carpet might sound like a great idea for your new nursery, but it’s important to be smart about the products you’re using. Using paints with chemicals and having tightly shut doors and windows can create a "gas chamber". Karl Champley takes some time to talk about the types of products to look at and the use of natural air flow to make sure the room is healthy.

During the last segment, we started talking about creating a healthy nursery. Host Karl Champley recommends using VOC paints and the use of natural air flow. Dr. Cort Stoskopf shares a story on why what’s natural can be important and Karl reminds us why it’s good to open a window.

Each week, host Karl Champley and co-host Dr. Cort Stoskopf let us know their favorite tool for the week. Karl shares why he loves the Craftsman MiterMate and Cort talks about the Hitachi PD30.

Is mold something you need to worry about, or not? Today we’re talking about how to have a healthy home! Dr. Cort Stoskopf gives us a lesson on mold and what can be done to prevent and clean it up.

Proper ventilation in the bathroom is necessary to help avoid mold! To wrap up the show, host Karl Champley and Dr. Cort Stoskopf give us their tips of the week.