Home with Dean Sharp

When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget. Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, area rugs, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money.

When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget. Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, area rugs, HVAC vents, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money. Callers asked Dean about converting a traditional fireplace to something that burns cleaner, like a pot bellied stove, and how big baseboards should be in a room with 18 foot ceilings.

When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget. Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, doorknobs, area rugs, HVAC vents, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money. A caller asked Dean's advice on how much one should expect to pay for asbestos testing in floors and walls of a house built in the 70s.

Dean is talking all things fireplaces. Do you need / want one for actual use for heat, or do you want one just for looks? Either way, Dean tackles the details and questions you need to know about how to install, use and care for a fireplace whether it’s a wood burning fireplace or a gas or electric one, the rules in place for fireplaces, (especially in California) and did you know that having one could actually be beneficial for your health? It’s true!

Dean is talking all things fireplaces. Do you need / want one for actual use for heat, or do you want one just for looks? Either way, Dean tackles the details and questions you need to know about how to install, use and care for a fireplace whether it’s a wood burning fireplace or a gas or electric one, the rules in place for fireplaces, (especially in California) and did you know that having one could actually be beneficial for your health? Dean also answers a listener question about adding a small fireplace insert to a room where a real fireplace once existed.

Dean is giving the load down on how to properly hang items on your walls. Dean talks about dry walls, wood sheeting and the importance of knowing the wall conditions in your home. Dean dives into talking about plastered walls. He also talks about hanger sizes, anchor points on the objects that are being used. Plus, he teaches on how to prevent water intrusion from entering walls when it rains.

Dean talks about various tub styles and remodeling bathrooms. Dean talks about an exterior metal tub, angle nails and how to carefully place into wall. Dean talks about coursed dreaded threads and how they are great because they only pierce a small hole. Dean continues to provide great tips on hanging stuff in homes and monkey hooks.

Dean says that homeowners need a stud finder in their home. Dean provides tips on how to hang stuff but without causing any damage to rental properties with the use of surface mount adhesive hangers. Dean suggests selecting products that work well with the type of paint/walls in your home. Dean talks about the actual process of placing stuff on your walls...& shares the best tool to have when hanging stuff. Plus, talks about picture rails.

Dean opens the lines to let listeners guide the show with their concerns. He discusses how homeowners borrowing against rising property values for renovations signals the end of the remodeling slump, emphasizing that design truly matters in improving homes. Dean answers a caller's question about a noisy water heater, explaining it's likely due to mineral buildup and doesn't necessarily need replacing, and compares gas versus electric models. He wraps up by advising a caller on what to look for when hiring an architect or designer, and what it means when a company calls itself a design-build firm.

Dean continues to let listeners guide the show with their questions and concerns. He further explains the distinction between designers and builders for a caller from the previous hour. Dean helps a listener diagnose a methane smell in an unused bathroom, identifying the sink as the likely source due to trapped gases. He offers advice on concealing washer and dryer hoses, optimizing appliance placement, and ensuring vent pipes are correctly positioned. Finally, Dean addresses a caller's issue with excessive soil moisture causing mold on wires, providing solutions to prevent future problems.

Dean explores the home monitoring revolution, sharing key burglary statistics and an overview of top security systems. He also offers practical garage safety tips, such as choosing the right door and avoiding common mistakes like leaving your remote on the visor.

Dean answers calls about glass countertops and leaky showers, offering tips to prevent mold. He discusses phone-connected security systems, fog cannons for protection, and essential safety tips for fires, floods, and freezes.

Dean takes calls on mold prevention and bathroom remodel tips, including mixing metal hardware colors. He also shares advice on safely upgrading electrical panels and wraps up with more home monitoring tips.

Dean talks about news and views surrounding your home. But focuses on answering all the burning questions callers have for him. Dean shares about the shift in need for smaller homes from an article he came across and breaks down the pros of it all. Dean advices a caller on points for hiring an independent inspector when building a home. Plus, Dean talks about the difference between composite or concrete pierce on a home.

Dean continues taking caller's burning questions surrounding their homes. He covers the usage of plexiglass and how to keep shower walls dry. Dean shares how to maintain a cascade pond clean with water balancing enzymes. Additionally, Dean covers built-in sprinklers and the types of systems that exist and how reliable they can be.

Dean talks about his vacation in Vermont and soaking in all the Fall vibes. Dean talks about the three S's in the bedroom (sleep, sex and sickness). He covers bedroom function and how it can be anything you want it to be. Dean talks about roofs and how to preserve them.

Dean talks about bedroom designs and about his vacation friends. Dean provides information on the building an indoor pool. He explains the differences between a certified roofer and licensed roofer. Dean says setting up the bedroom set and design could help create a more spacious room. Plus, Dean says to lighten a room and avoid any glares on bedroom items.

Dean covers ants inside a wall socket and how to eliminate them. Dean talks about attic installation and the savings it could bring. He discusses the importance of peace and quietness – as it could be a sound retreat in part of sound installation. Lastly, Dean recaps the tips on remodeling of bedrooms and making it a great environment.

Dean talks about trimming trees for the season, his vacation recap, and much more! Dean says to embrace the holidays as his neighborhood is Halloween and Autumn ready with the decorations. He provides a caller with their crumbling wall in their garage. Also, Dean talks about growing a lawn and setting a watering schedule to keep the lawn moist without drownin

Dean helps a caller with structural placement to protect their chickens from Hawks. Dean gives landscape ideas to a caller who’s seeking a decorated front yard that is ADA friendly. Dean expresses his love of helping mainstream homeowners and their needs in real world situations. Plus, talks about mini split air conditioners and pruning of trees (Fall time).