Home with Dean Sharp

It's an All Calls Saturday with Dean Sharp! Dean tackles all your home improvement and design questions every Saturday Morning from 6a-8a on KFI AM640!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean takes all your calls! That's why it's an All Calls Saturday!!! Dean Sharp is your home design guru.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean reviews the best items he found at this year's International Builders Show. Starting with game changing appliances like GE's new high-capacity washer drier combos by GE that are not only faster but more efficient for your clothes, are these realistic for the every day homeowner? Dean details the pros and cons of these units. Also covered new construction products and information geared toward being fire-resistant to help homeowners keep their homes safe in high fire areas and various products that make life easier for homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean reviews the best items he found at this year's International Builders Show. Starting with game changing appliances like GE's new high-capacity washer drier combos by GE that are not only faster but more efficient for your clothes, are these realistic for the every day homeowner? Dean details the pros and cons of these units. Also covered new construction products and information geared toward being fire-resistant to help homeowners keep their homes safe in high fire areas and various products that make life easier for homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean reviews the best items he found at this year's International Builders Show. Starting with game changing appliances like GE's new high-capacity washer drier combos by GE that are not only faster but more efficient for your clothes, are these realistic for the every day homeowner? Dean details the pros and cons of these units. Also covered new construction products and information geared toward being fire-resistant to help homeowners keep their homes safe in high fire areas and various products that make life easier for homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first caller had a representative from NuLux come do a consult at her condo, so she wanted designer Dean's expert opinion on the grout-free tile materials the company uses in bathrooms. Our next caller is having a plumbing issue; she had a cartridge replaced in her shower and now is getting only warm water there, likely due to a crossover according to several plumbers she’s spoken to. What’s up with that? Next up, a caller was wondering about installing a graywater system so she could water her garden using the water from her washing machine and dishwasher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the next hour, our first caller has questions regarding the input on the floor in an upstairs room and whether it's structurally sound to handle a 2000-pound safe. If you can't do fragrance for whatever reason, Dean knows just the timber finish to use in your home so you won’t upset your schnoz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Valentine's Day weekend, a time where you honor those you love. But what about your home? Dean wants to show you how to 'Romance your home.' This is not about sexy time, this is about an idealized view of reality, picturesque...it's the emotional quality of your home, Dean details how to maximize that. Dean also takes questions from callers about how to add a crawl space access to a home through a foundation vs through a master closet, proper maintenance on a large, difficult to open, 8 ft sliding glass door, how to fix rotting beams on a mid-century modern home and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick advice on maintenance for a large 8 ft slider. It's heavy, difficult to slide open and closed. Jeanie mid century modern home, beams extend out far. tops are rotted out How to fix? Cut off the extended part, put metal cap on them? Ann Solar panels. Do they need to be cleaned and if so, can I do it myself or do they need to be professionally cleaned?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Valentine's Day weekend, a time where you honor those you love. But what about your home? Dean wants to show you how to 'Romance your home.' This is not about sexy time, this is about an idealized view of reality, picturesque...it's the emotional quality of your home, Dean details how to maximize that. Dean also takes questions from callers about how to add a crawl space access to a home through a foundation vs through a master closet, proper maintenance on a large, difficult to open, 8 ft sliding glass door, how to fix rotting beams on a mid-century modern home and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cement flooring got you in a puddle? How do you fill in those pools created on the uneven flooring and level it all out? Does true, ultimate flatness even exist, or do you need a slight slant? When it comes to your whole-house water system, is there one that also includes a water softener? Our next caller has an issue with the appearance of her repaved driveway. One half looks good, but the other half looks blotchy, like it’s still drying. The contractor doesn’t think it’s a problem, but the caller isn’t so sure. Today’s final caller needs to replace the flooring in her basement. They’re stick-on laminate tiles that date to the early 1970s. Can new tiles be placed over the old ones or does the original flooring need to be ripped out entirely? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No flowers in your home means we love you! Dean believes your home should be a thing of beauty every day of the year, not just on Valentine’s Day. Today’s first caller is having a house presently being built and the builder wants to apply just one coat of paint behind the bathroom mirrors, tub and toilet. Is that normal, or should there be a second coat applied? Is your roof leaking? Looks like it is for our next caller, and they’re wondering what they can do to plug that hole, especially now that the rains are returning to SoCal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about how to design like he does, and how you look at your home makes all the difference in design. Dean takes calls from listeners about how to fix and maintain large sliding doors, how to mitigate heat on a west facing wall, the best solution for fascia when putting a new roof on a home and the difference in LVP "luxury vinyl plank flooring" and 'regular' vinyl flooring when it comes to being environmentally conscious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about how to design like he does, and how you look at your home makes all the difference in design. Dean takes calls from listeners about how to fix and maintain large sliding doors, how to mitigate heat on a west facing wall, the best solution for fascia when putting a new roof on a home and the difference in LVP "luxury vinyl plank flooring" and 'regular' vinyl flooring when it comes to being environmentally conscious. #HouseWhisperer #remodel #design #homedesign #homeremodel #orientation #flooring #roofing #environmentallyfriendly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about how to design like he does, and how you look at your home makes all the difference in design. Dean takes calls from listeners about how to fix and maintain large sliding doors, how to mitigate heat on a west facing wall, the best solution for fascia when putting a new roof on a home and the difference in LVP "luxury vinyl plank flooring" and 'regular' vinyl flooring when it comes to being environmentally conscious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our next caller needs to replace the fume hood over her gas range in her kitchen and is after Dean’s expert recommendations. Cracks in your concrete driveway? Let's talk about inexpensive alternatives for repairs that don’t mean replacing the entire thing. Plus, what’s the best way to make your stairs safe if you’re installing luxury vinyl flooring? When one is building or redoing their outdoor patio flooring, what must they take into consideration when deciding on timber, products, color, etc.? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the all-calls Saturday, Dean’s first caller bought his first home and is wondering what the first thing is he should do to make improvements. Is there an organization in LA that serves low-income people or seniors who need home repairs like plumbing? Our next caller wants to know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean discusses all the exciting future-proof happenings, tech, gadgets and whatsits that went down at the annual 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, which recently took place in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first caller lives in a one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor, and he needs to boost the strength of waterflow from the kitchen sink, and really, every faucet in the house. Is there a way he can do this without tearing out the wall to replace the pipes? The next caller lives in a house built on a granite mountain and is wondering if she needs earthquake insurance. She also wanted to know about how best to clean and maintain her air ducts without being taken for a ride by outsourcing to professionals who are willing to clean them for her. Another caller is recaulking his bathroom and needs Dean for a little caulk talk! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Dean discusses all the exciting future-proof happenings, tech, gadgets and whatsits that went down at the annual 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, which recently took place in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meanwhile, over in Burbank, a caller wants to put in a door that leads from his living room to his garage conversion and needs Dean’s expert design advice on placement and construction. A caller in Texas lives in a house that's just three years old, but the furnace has fungus! What can he do to remedy that? To more on copper pipes, one listener is wondering how a soft-water system can impact copper piping? When doing a bathroom remodel, is there such a thing as cabinets that aren't MDF but also not expensive, custom-made cabinetry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on another beautiful all-calls Saturday, Dean’s first caller has solar power paneling, which she owns rather than leases, installed on her home, and it isn’t producing energy as it’s meant to, even though it’s only two years old. Our next caller is re-piping her house for a remodel and needs advice on copper piping vs PEX piping, otherwise known as cross-linked polyethylene? Got a funny egg smell to your water source? Our next caller does. He has a well on his property that emanates a sulfur smell and taste. He’s wondering if there is a water system that can fix this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bedrooms are among the least expensive places in the home to design and upgrade. Think of it as $10s of dollars per square foot. That room in and of itself is merely a space with walls and a floor, and yet it serves as a retreat. Does it need to be a big space or something more intimate and cozier?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first caller is doing a remodel of the family room and is wondering about bias lighting behind a big-screen, flat-panel TV. Next up, a caller was wondering how long you can keep your water heater beyond the warranty and before it leaks? Another caller needs to replace her front exterior door and is wondering if she should go for fiber glass, timber, or whatever options Dean may recommend. And what about water in natural gas? Does one need a dripline to mitigate this phenomenon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bedrooms are among the least expensive places in the home to design and upgrade. Think of it as $10s of dollars per square foot. That room in and of itself is merely a space with walls and a floor, and yet it serves as a retreat. Does it need to be a big space or something more intimate and cozier?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following all this marimba and xylophone chitchat, Dean heads back to the phone lines. In the second hour, the first caller had safety concerns following last year’s big wildfires that devastated parts of SoCal. To that end, he’s been researching fire prevention devices for homes and is wondering if there’s a trade show that will offer all these tools and devices in one place? Spoiler: What rhymes with Shmas Shmegas? Next up, a long-time listener wanted Dean’s tips on Daikin cooling and heating systems that are placed on the wall of her Oregon vacation home. To more cooling questions! One caller was wondering if closing air conditioning vents in rooms that aren't being used will affect the airflow in other rooms, or the energy costs. Lastly, what to do if your old garage floor gets wet when it rains and you can’t find the source? Detective Dean may have the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As half the U.S. freezes over with a diagonal storm swiping across the country causing a state of emergency in 16 states, Dean is grateful we live in sunny Southern California where icy weather rarely touches us. Today’s first caller has a question about Dean’s recommendations regarding the self-sealing vapor barrier that replaces traditional roofing paper. Our next caller has a beautiful timber fireplace mantle that gets so hot to the touch that it melts the ornaments and evaporates the plant water. What can DeeDee do about it? A listener from Northern California has tall grass growing in her roof shingles — what’s up with that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to home design, there are hundreds of architectural styles and thousands of variations on those, but if you visit any home in any city or town across America, there will be one of four styles of home. So, what are those four types of homes? The first is the saddest, it’s the house of neglect. In Dean’s expert eyes, the second one is nearly as bad as the house of neglect — it’s the house of bad ideas! What’s the third kind of American home? It’s the one that makes you smile. The fourth house is not one that gets your attention for any of the reasons listed. In fact, it doesn’t get much attention at all because there’s nothing particularly memorable about it. It’s the filler house that longs to be more. And there are 10s of millions of ’em. Let’s talk about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's first caller has questions about the best type of flooring to place over a concrete slab to prevent mold. The next caller is installing an electric fireplace and wants Dean’s expert design opinion about mounting height and pop-out, plus recommendations on the best type of TV to mount over the fireplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to home design, there are hundreds of architectural styles and thousands of variations on those, but if you visit any home in any city or town across America, there will be one of four styles of home. So, what are those four types of homes? The first is the saddest, it’s the house of neglect. In Dean’s expert eyes, the second one is nearly as bad as the house of neglect — it’s the house of bad ideas! What’s the third kind of American home? It’s the one that makes you smile. The fourth house is not one that gets your attention for any of the reasons listed. In fact, it doesn’t get much attention at all because there’s nothing particularly memorable about it. It’s the filler house that longs to be more. And there are 10s of millions of ’em. Let’s talk about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solar power? So many questions that Dean is ready to answer! Spoiler alert: Dean is a fan of solar energy, especially here in California, where it will still save you money. What can Dean tell us about acrylic stucco finishes? Turns out, a lot! The last caller has a dark corner in his bedroom and he is trying to figure how to bring in the daylight using LED lighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean’s first caller is having hot-water troubles in her kitchen and needs to know what is necessary to get hot water to her sink, like, yesterday! The next caller is in his brand-new house. It sits on poured concrete slabs that are reinforced with metal bars, and there is a sign placed near the slabs by the builders that says “do not drill” — what does that mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean takes your calls all show! Helping you understand a little more about your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean takes your calls all show! Helping you understand a little more about your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean takes your calls all show! Helping you understand a little more about your home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean takes your calls on a Saturday morning!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean teaches you how to cope with concrete cracks! Dean Sharp design wizardry can be heard every weekend on KFI AM640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost, quality and time. For you to get the best out of your home design, you must give time to your project in the right way — it makes all the difference in the world. Slow down. Good takes time, excellent takes even more time. When it comes to design, listen to your house, but most importantly, listen to yourself! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first caller is having fireplace issues. When she attempted to light it on this cold, rainy morning, an ash smell covered the entire house — what's up with that? The next caller's bathtub faucet snapped clean off! He looked inside the spout and saw that it was completely corroded internally. Can he replace it himself? Back on the phones, a listener’s home was built in 1955, and she recently had the old roof replaced with asphalt slats. Previously it had wooden shingles, and she’s wondering if the roofers should have put plywood over the slats? The last caller is about to undertake a bathroom remodel and had questions regarding the recirculation pump and general design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost, quality and time. For you to get the best out of your home design, you must give time to your project in the right way — it makes all the difference in the world. Slow down. Good takes time, excellent takes even more time. When it comes to design, listen to your house, but most importantly, listen to yourself! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener lives on the bottom floor of an apartment complex and said there was no sound insulation laid. The sound impact goes boom, boom , boom in each of her rooms! What can she do to make her space a quieter sanctuary? Our next caller is on a budget and wants to know what Dean thinks about painting over old tile floors instead of replacing them? Our final caller has 12-year-old granite countertops that are getting a bit rough as if they’re losing their top coating. She still loves her kitchen; it’s not outdated, so she is wondering about the best course of action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first caller has a problem with termites and is wondering about the company that can turn wood into a metal-like substance that's stronger than steal and not termite prone? Do we really want to blow up the world’s rainforests for the building industry? The next caller needs to correct his hardwood floor because the subfloor wasn’t laid properly and now it’s buckling, plus that kind of engineered hardwood is no longer available. How does he fix it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.