Home with Dean Sharp

Dean talks about the issue about aging in place in your own home. An AARP survey says 75% of people want to stay in their own homes as they age. Dean discusses the things you can do to make your home ‘age friendly’ from walk in bathtubs to grab bars because they need to function decades longer than initially intended and these days you will likely recoup almost 100% of the cost of preparing your home for aging in place. As an aside, Dean also talks about the importance of solar power and backup systems in the event of power outages. Dean also takes listener calls about a occasional smell coming from a central air conditioning system, why a sliding glass door in a family room is leaking when it rains damaging the wood floor, what precautions someone should take when turning on the air conditioning, heating unit for the first time in several years, how to install ‘grab bars’ in an exiting tile shower, whether a walk in tub is a good idea to install or will it have to be reversed when we plan to sell and how to get European style doors and windows serviced when everyone is encouraging me to replace them completely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about the issue about aging in place in your own home. An AARP survey says 75% of people want to stay in their own homes as they age. Dean discusses the things you can do to make your home ‘age friendly’ from walk in bathtubs to grab bars because they need to function decades longer than initially intended and these days you will likely recoup almost 100% of the cost of preparing your home for aging in place. As an aside, Dean also talks about the importance of solar power and backup systems in the event of power outages. Dean also takes listener calls about a occasional smell coming from a central air conditioning system, why a sliding glass door in a family room is leaking when it rains damaging the wood floor, what precautions someone should take when turning on the air conditioning, heating unit for the first time in several years, how to install ‘grab bars’ in an exiting tile shower, whether a walk in tub is a good idea to install or will it have to be reversed when we plan to sell and how to get European style doors and windows serviced when everyone is encouraging me to replace them completely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about the issue about aging in place in your own home. An AARP survey says 75% of people want to stay in their own homes as they age. Dean discusses the things you can do to make your home ‘age friendly’ from walk in bathtubs to grab bars because they need to function decades longer than initially intended and these days you will likely recoup almost 100% of the cost of preparing your home for aging in place. As an aside, Dean also talks about the importance of solar power and backup systems in the event of power outages. Dean also takes listener calls about a occasional smell coming from a central air conditioning system, why a sliding glass door in a family room is leaking when it rains damaging the wood floor, what precautions someone should take when turning on the air conditioning, heating unit for the first time in several years, how to install ‘grab bars’ in an exiting tile shower, whether a walk in tub is a good idea to install or will it have to be reversed when we plan to sell and how to get European style doors and windows serviced when everyone is encouraging me to replace them completely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (09/19) - Today on this all-calls Saturday morning, Dean’s first caller has two wooden sliding glass doors that are getting very difficult to slide back and forth, even with the WD-40. After 17 years, is it time to replace them? Our next caller lives in a stucco track home, and down the very bottom of the stucco it's beginning to rust — what’s up with that? Wondering about mini splits? Dean will cover that with the next caller, who’s wondering about air ducts and AC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (09/19) - At the top of the second our of Home with Dean Sharp if you have questions about how best to clean off the cloudy film from your tiles, you’ve come to the right place. Our next caller has El Niño concerns regarding her street-level property and if it will potentially be flooded because it’s so low lying. Who can she call aside from Dean? Next up, how will the effects of El Niño impact a septic tank? Dean’s final caller is doing a home remodel and is wondering about the timing of laying down the new roof with the threat of coming rains thanks to El Niño.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Sharp takes all your home design calls and gives you the best home improvement advice around!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Sharp takes all your home design calls and gives you the best home improvement advice around!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Sharp takes all your home design calls and gives you the best home improvement advice around!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 [Best Of] (09/12) - A Dean Sharp, the House Whisperer, Best Of Show, featuring how to build another primary dwelling unit; how to work on nail pops; restoring a wooden floor installed in the 80s; how to fix aluminum sliding windows; and how to install a Dutch door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 [Best Of] (09/12) - A Dean Sharp, the House Whisperer, Best Of Show, featuring an AC unit cooling the entire house, except the bedroom; combo washers and dryers; and what to do with termite termination damage in a home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean discusses the expected arrival of a 'Super El Nino' this winter and what homeowners can do to help best prepare their home and property for the influx of rain.Dean took listener calls regarding doing a full home remodel starting in December with the potential of an El Nino, whether or not a contractor is scamming a homeowner by offering a $250k full remodel for a one bedroom home in Thousand Oaks, should a homeowner drill holes in a block stucco wall in order to help drain a flooding yard, and thoughts on sprays that are meant to 'rejuvinate' roof tiles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean discusses the expected arrival of a 'Super El Nino' this winter and what homeowners can do to help best prepare their home and property for the influx of rain.Dean took listener calls regarding doing a full home remodel starting in December with the potential of an El Nino, whether or not a contractor is scamming a homeowner by offering a $250k full remodel for a one bedroom home in Thousand Oaks, should a homeowner drill holes in a block stucco wall in order to help drain a flooding yard, and thoughts on sprays that are meant to 'rejuvinate' roof tiles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean discusses the expected arrival of a 'Super El Nino' this winter and what homeowners can do to help best prepare their home and property for the influx of rain.Dean took listener calls regarding doing a full home remodel starting in December with the potential of an El Nino, whether or not a contractor is scamming a homeowner by offering a $250k full remodel for a one bedroom home in Thousand Oaks, should a homeowner drill holes in a block stucco wall in order to help drain a flooding yard, and thoughts on sprays that are meant to 'rejuvinate' roof tiles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (09/05) - Today on Dean’s all-calls Saturday, Dean shares some exciting news on where he is headed next week with Tina for a very special occassion. Our first caller asks if he can run a 3/4 inch PEX pipe where a 1/2 inch galvanized pipe was? Dean talks about the Historic House Relocation Project and how LA architecture gets to be saved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (09/05) - Our first caller at the top of the second hour has a bathroom that does not have an electrical vent, and asks how she can get the electrical vent onto her ceiling. Also, can she cap the toilet air vent? Our second caller asks about what are some practical suggestions for structural integrity for a detached garage? Then, a home built in the early 60's has an old, heavy wooden garage door, and a caller is looking into installing a new garage door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean details the latest and greatest appliances for your home. One of his favorites are these washer / dryer, all in one combos and their pros and cons.Dean also took listener calls regarding gaps in a roof because of pipes, how to solve a water pooling issue between a sidewalk and a home and a kitchen slider and a patio ahead of the expected El Nino this winter, whether a lighting issue with a ceiling fan has to do with the fan itself or a larger electrical issue in a more than 50 year old home, and how to ensure that air conditioning vents are secure and not a place where rodents can enter the home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean details the latest and greatest appliances for your home. One of his favorites are these washer / dryer, all in one combos and their pros and cons.Dean also took listener calls regarding gaps in a roof because of pipes, how to solve a water pooling issue between a sidewalk and a home and a kitchen slider and a patio ahead of the expected El Nino this winter, whether a lighting issue with a ceiling fan has to do with the fan itself or a larger electrical issue in a more than 50 year old home, and how to ensure that air conditioning vents are secure and not a place where rodents can enter the home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean details the latest and greatest appliances for your home. One of his favorites are these washer / dryer, all in one combos and their pros and cons.Dean also took listener calls regarding gaps in a roof because of pipes, how to solve a water pooling issue between a sidewalk and a home and a kitchen slider and a patio ahead of the expected El Nino this winter, whether a lighting issue with a ceiling fan has to do with the fan itself or a larger electrical issue in a more than 50 year old home, and how to ensure that air conditioning vents are secure and not a place where rodents can enter the home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (08/29) - Today on Dean’s all-calls Saturday, our first caller has a 1960's house, and asks if he should bolt the frame of the house onto its foundation. Dean's second caller has noticed a yellow tint appear in their house water a few weeks ago, and she wonders if she should get her water tested. Then, Dean's next caller has a 6x10 artificial turf, but is having trouble installing it. Also, Dean wonders if you've ever had bananas that stay green and don't ripen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (08/29) - Our first caller at the top of the second hour has a 1970's home, and wants to know how she can replace a wet bar in her home for something more useful and begin a redesign project. Dean's second caller has a 10 year old home, and has never had their AC replaced, but it is now getting louder and louder with each use, and asks if there is a way to fix that issue. Plus, a caller asks for advice on the kind of new roofing he should look into.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Sharp takes all your home design calls and gives you the best home improvement advice around!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Sharp takes all your home design calls and gives you the best home improvement advice around!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Sharp takes all your home design calls and gives you the best home improvement advice around!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 [Best Of] (08/22) - A Dean Sharp, the House Whisperer, Best Of Show, featuring calls about determining undertones of paint colors; a 1920's house with 3 bath tubs where cracking and peeling are beginning to emerge; how to know when to replace your hot water heater; and how to preserve a rock-surface bathroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 [Best Of] (08/22) - A Dean Sharp, the House Whisperer, Best Of Show, featuring a living room that was expanded onto the front porch, and now part of the front port is slanted; finding the proper garage door spring replacements; wanting to install new kitchen cabinets without damaging the countertops; and how to prevent mold and mildew and protect cement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Whisperer WayFive Things Every House Deserves 1. Design Matters Most2. A Custom Home is about the Fit, not the Spend3. Transformation Requires Transformational Thinking4. Every space is part of a larger story5. Your House Deserves …You A floorplan or a mood board tells only a fraction of the story, and asks you to imagine the rest. We want you to see the whole dream unfold — from architecture to decor — so we design every project in fully walkable 3D. Before you take bids, before you break ground, you and everyone involved have already seen it room by room and know exactly what you're getting. The House WhispererSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Whisperer WayFive Things Every House Deserves 1. Design Matters Most2. A Custom Home is about the Fit, not the Spend3. Transformation Requires Transformational Thinking4. Every space is part of a larger story5. Your House Deserves …You A floorplan or a mood board tells only a fraction of the story, and asks you to imagine the rest. We want you to see the whole dream unfold — from architecture to decor — so we design every project in fully walkable 3D. Before you take bids, before you break ground, you and everyone involved have already seen it room by room and know exactly what you're getting. The House WhispererSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Whisperer WayFive Things Every House Deserves 1. Design Matters Most2. A Custom Home is about the Fit, not the Spend3. Transformation Requires Transformational Thinking4. Every space is part of a larger story5. Your House Deserves …You A floorplan or a mood board tells only a fraction of the story, and asks you to imagine the rest. We want you to see the whole dream unfold — from architecture to decor — so we design every project in fully walkable 3D. Before you take bids, before you break ground, you and everyone involved have already seen it room by room and know exactly what you're getting. The House WhispererSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (08/15) - Today on Dean’s all-calls Saturday, our first caller’s vinyl flooring in his living room was installed more than 80 years ago, and it dips down like a valley between each plank. What’s the best fix for this uneven floor? Next up, Dean’s second caller lives in an old house that was built all the way back in 1898, and now he needs to paint it. How best to prepare it for its new lease on life? Tenting house for termites? Our next caller is and has questions, such as does he need to seal the home to ensure the termites don't return?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (08/15) - Our first caller at the top of the second show is inspired by Dean and his expert advice but less impressed by his skylight, which is too intensely bright for his liking: How does he make it less bright and more livable? Another listener is removing all carpeting from his 1945 house, which has been covering the hardwood underneath for 80 years. He’s wondering if his new flooring should be the existing and original solid oak hardwood floors, or if he should install luxury vinyl. Now, let’s talk about in-home water systems: What's the difference between water softeners and a LifeSource Water System?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These structures keep things out, block views, define space. A fence is not as simple an object as you might think. And the options are endlessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These structures keep things out, block views, define space. A fence is not as simple an object as you might think. And the options are endlessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These structures keep things out, block views, define space. A fence is not as simple an object as you might think. And the options are endlessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (08/08) - Good design makes all the difference, and your home deserves it. Today’s first caller’s redbrick fireplace is 50 years old and is falling to pieces. Should she get rid of it entirely and drywall it over, or paint it the same color as the walls? Is your stucco looking freckled? Our next caller’s exterior is peeling, puckering and puffing and needs to know Dean’s best quick fix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (08/08) - At the top of the second hour, our first caller’s wife bought inexpensive bathroom fixtures like faucets from Amazon, and after several years they have calcium and mineral deposits building up on them. What is the best way to clean these items? Our next caller is repainting her window sills, and needs to know if it’s better to use oil-based paint or a latex paint? Dean’s final caller had a bad, noncompliant repair job done to his cantilevered balcony and is wondering how best to redress that bad repair job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean's focus today is exterior paint, the last thing that you notice is the first thing that others notice. Discussed Rhino Shield exterior paint coating with its representative and discussed its durability and its cost as compared to other similar exterior paint solutions. Dean also took listener calls regarding, a stucco home experiencing several cracks, problems with bowing in a vinyl floor, a crack showing up in a little used bathroom shower and what could be causing it, how to fix a broken garbage disposal when you've exhausted all traditional options and whole house insulation, is TAP (Thermal, Acoustical, Pest Control) insulation worth the extra money?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean's focus today is exterior paint, the last thing that you notice is the first thing that others notice. Discussed Rhino Shield exterior paint coating with its representative and discussed its durability and its cost as compared to other similar exterior paint solutions. Dean also took listener calls regarding, a stucco home experiencing several cracks, problems with bowing in a vinyl floor, a crack showing up in a little used bathroom shower and what could be causing it, how to fix a broken garbage disposal when you've exhausted all traditional options and whole house insulation, is TAP (Thermal, Acoustical, Pest Control) insulation worth the extra money?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean's focus today is exterior paint, the last thing that you notice is the first thing that others notice. Discussed Rhino Shield exterior paint coating with its representative and discussed its durability and its cost as compared to other similar exterior paint solutions. Dean also took listener calls regarding, a stucco home experiencing several cracks, problems with bowing in a vinyl floor, a crack showing up in a little used bathroom shower and what could be causing it, how to fix a broken garbage disposal when you've exhausted all traditional options and whole house insulation, is TAP (Thermal, Acoustical, Pest Control) insulation worth the extra money?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (08/01) - Once good design is at work in your home, that is the path to making your home a great place to live. What’s got you scratching your head? Whether design, landscape, décor, construction, interiors, exteriors or something else, Dean’s got your covered. Today’s first caller is having kitchen faucet issues. Whenever she turns it on, the smell of sewerage permeates the room. What can she do to fix it? Dean’s next caller is remodeling his kitchen and is wondering about stove vent placement above his new kitchen island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (08/01) - At the top of the second hour, Dean’s first caller has a roof that is 35 years old, but when it was installed, it was guaranteed for 50 years yet now it needs replacing. Dean’s next caller is reroofing his house and is considering taking off the fascia, or roof edge, and just having exposed rafters. Can this be done? Removed popcorn acoustic effect from ceiling, so now is it necessary to put compound and primer or should she just repaint?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean continues building the foundation for your dream home by explaining how understanding your lifestyle and priorities leads to better design decisions. Plus, he answers listener questions on roof maintenance, window replacement, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean explains why designing your dream home starts long before choosing paint colors or finishes. He introduces the "First Listen" worksheet to help homeowners identify what they truly want their home to feel like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.