Home with Dean Sharp

Dean introduces Special Guest John Cordero from the Kitchen Store as he joins the show. John Cordero talks about his business and how the kitchen store showroom is a playground to every customer + where cabinets came from. Dean shares some history on cabinets such as height placement of them throughout the years and how it has changed to fit the modern life. John Cordero explains the anatomy of cabinets and shares a fun fact of them too!

Dean and John Cordero from the Kitchen Store give advice to a caller who is looking to upgrade their old cabinets without spending too much money. Dean advice a caller about replacing a water heater with an electric, tankless water heater. Dean and John Cordero say to get inspired and know your home before beginning any project. Plus, Dean says a custom design home is luxury, but that it doesn’t mean that it must be done with luxury categories.

Dean and John Cordero from the Kitchen Store talks trends such as lighting and the baseline drawers. Dean talks about the blind corner problem in many kitchens and other tricky problems. Dean and John dive into the idea of customization as luxury. Lastly, Dean talks wood material when it comes to cabinets: oak, maple, cherry, walnut

Dean introduced the gang and is ready for an all-calls weekend where he answers any burning question one may have surrounded their home. Dean provides a caller information on an anti-slip coding product that prevents slippage and is easy to clean tile floors. Dean gives tips on how to secure a mailbox post that is already on the concrete floor. Dean talks about sagging ceilings and how to determine exactly what is causing it

Dean continues to figure out what’s causing the ceiling to sag down. Dean says to avoid painting concrete patio due to the moisture it creates and wear and tear usage + exterior epoxy concrete coating. Lastly, Dean advices a caller with their broken toilet tank and replacing their laminated floor.

Dean tackles calls from listeners regarding drain maintenance, replacing a tub with a shower, hot plugs, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and what is better for your home, separate ones or combination ones.

Dean takes calls from listeners seeking advice on replacing old school light bulbs in antique fixtures, tankless urinal odor problems, when doing a kitchen remodel, do you start with the floor first or install the cabinets first, retaining wall basics, contractor problems and turning an detached garage into an ADU.

Dean answers listeners questions regarding proper installation of bathroom safety handrails, gas firepits, the best grass for someone with a lot of pets, roof leaks in a condo, lowrider toilet replacement and how to keep the integrity of Turkish tiles and the proper grout to use for them

Dean gets into fences, walls and hedges, discussing the differences between them and how to determine which one is right for your home and details the best preparation and installation for each of these options. Callers asked Dean's advice about low flow toilets, the proper paint to use in a kitchen, how to resolve a strange sewer smell coming from a largely unused bathroom and when putting in a post for a fence, is it better to use concrete or 'post hole foam.'

Dean gets into fences, walls and hedges, discussing the differences between them and how to determine which one is right for your home and details the best preparation and installation for each of these options. Callers ask Dean's advice on whether to replace a wooden fence with a block wall and a kitchen sink issue with an undermount granite sink.

Dean continues with part two of big tract remodeling and recap's part one’s important mentions. Dean recaps a bit of part one's show to help set up part two. Dean talks turning windows into sliding doors, as it instantly provides natural lights into a tract home without creating any more holes. Lastly, new garage doors in tract homes and how it could change the visual appeal of a home.

Dean covers resurfacing an outdoor spa and to prevent it from collapsing. Dean advices a caller on what to do with his plant ledges in his tract home. Dean helps a caller figure out what is causing their whole house water filter from working properly. Plus, Dean talks about restoring stamped concrete and what to avoid. Plus, Eaton Fire phase two clean up and aftermath.

Dean addressed the weaknesses of tract homes, reducing and removing soffits. Dean says to get an inspection camera as it's a helpful tool when planning a remodel. Dean talks about relocating chandeliers and how a fireplace could screw up the living room’s improvements (design by demolition). Last, Dean finishes his key elements when it comes to remodeling tract homes.

This weekend, Dean talks small bets with major pay offs when it comes to remodeling tract homes. Dean covers the weaknesses of tract homes when remodeling them and how tract developments are the reason why many people can purchase a home. He shares how the largest weakness of a tract home is in fact, the orientation of the lot. Lastly, Dean says not to jump fundamentals and to obey them when remodeling a tract home.

Dean advices on how to layout a steamed shower and building a wraparound porch on a tiny house. Dean helps a caller on locating California native drought tolerate plants that would go well with either gravel or decomposed granite. Dean says that most tract homes have four different developments and how the developers tend to flip them, change the placement to create an illusion of varies homes for the neighborhood; to make it look full. Plus, he recaps on the craftsmanship, the engineering and the developments of architecture pedigree of tract homes.

Dean continues with an all-calls week, where he answers your burning questions or concerns surrounding your home! Dean dives into replacing rotten stucco beams that have damaged by water damage, resurfacing their backyard with concrete, and breaks down the differences of using steel studs vs wood stud for rebuilding a home.

Dean talks about interior rock wool insulation and if the connection of Wi-Fi could be distributed. Dean talks about the brightest white paint and different sheens types. Dean covers adding insulation to homes. Plus, he advices a caller on making their property safe from injury as its hazardous step.

Dean talks about faith-low LED lighting and the way they are built. Dean talks about American Standard and its quality, and the removal of asbestos . Lastly, Dean talks about adding slab floor to a patio to become leveled + Dean’s closing thoughts and logical fallacies.

Today, Dean is having an all-calls day. Where he answers any question, you may have revolving your home. Dean talks about the hidden barn-styled door and advices a caller about a mini split system and a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system. He also explains what mini split systems are and how they work. Lastly, Dean shares about the Unico System and finding the right contractors.

Dean helps a caller with their faulty dimmable recessed lighting set. Dean advices a caller on replacing sheet vinyl flooring with a wooden plank and the importance of reviewing the warranty. Plus, he talks about galvanized drain lines and descaling operation of a home