Karl Champley is an Australian master builder,

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. He is currently appearing on ''

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''. He has hosted ''Wasted Spaces'' on the American

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DIY Network. He has also presented ''DIY to the Rescue'' (2003) and ''DIY Inside: The Home Builder's Show'' (2005) on the same channel. A qualified tradesman, contractor and builder, Champley has been involved in the building trade since the 1980s. In his native Australia, he is a member of the Master Builders' Association of

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. He is also a registered and certified Home Inspector in the United States,Champley's profile at DIY Network.com
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since 2001."Aussie to take US by storm"
– ''Sydney Morning Herald''

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External links

Champley's official website
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Champley's videos on HGTV.com
* *http://www.diynetwork.com/search/karl-champley- DIY Network {{DEFAULTSORT:Champley, Karl Living people Australian television presenters Australian woodworkers Male actors from Sydney Year of birth missing (living people)