Home with Dean Sharp

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.

As we embark on the journey of designing our dream homes, it's easy to get caught up in the specifics of what we want – the marble countertops, the big kitchen island, the luxurious tub. But what if we're focusing on the wrong things? What if our dream home is not just about the physical space, but about the emotions and experiences we want to have within it?In this episode of Home with Dean Sharp, the speaker delves into the importance of creating a wish list that's truly yours. By asking the right questions and exploring the emotional roots of what we want, we can uncover the real essence of our dream home. From discussing the role of tubs in modern homes to exploring the power of being seen and heard, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to create a space that truly reflects their personality and needs.The speaker shares a valuable tool, the First Listen intake worksheet, which helps clients identify their emotional desires and priorities. By using this worksheet, we can move beyond the surface-level wants and get to the heart of what truly matters. We also explore the idea that big dreams don't always require big budgets, and that sometimes it's the smallest details that can make the biggest impact.If you're ready to stop designing your home for someone else's idea of what's "should" be and start creating a space that truly reflects your dreams and desires, tune in to this episode of Home with Dean Sharp. Join the conversation and discover how to create a home that's truly yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (07/25) - It’s an all-calls day on The Dean Sharp Show. Dean takes listener calls live, shares a funny weekend at the bowling alley, and recaps highlights from Design Week with Tina Sharp. He answers listener questions about attic insulation and how temperature changes affect it, offers improved methods for adding insulation inside an attic, and walks through repairing a window damaged by water. Practical tips, candid conversation, and real-world solutions—plus listener voices throughout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (07/25) - It’s an all-calls day on The Dean Sharp Show. Dean answers practical home‑service questions—from how temperature changes affect attic insulation and better ways to add insulation, to diagnosing when an A/C needs replacement and repairing a water‑damaged window. Dean also dives into lawsuits and HOA issues, advises on choosing colors for fading artificial grass, and helps a caller improve the taste and safety of vacation‑home water sourced from a well with filtration options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about the difference in home maintenance and home improvement. Dean reminds listeners that successful home maintenance and improvement starts with lots of questions. He also reminds listeners that builders and designers are different, builders aren't responsible for laying out design ideas, so it's the most important thing is that YOU ask the questions to get the answers you need before anyone starts the work.Dean also fielded listener questions about; painting a home interior and why after painting, some areas are peeling down to the drywall, the best material for a patio cover in Southern California, the thew best kind of tree with a low root system for a particular area of the yard, roof vents and whether or not adding more would really make that much difference in cooling a home and installing a skylight in the kitchen area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about the difference in home maintenance and home improvement. Dean reminds listeners that successful home maintenance and improvement starts with lots of questions. He also reminds listeners that builders and designers are different, builders aren't responsible for laying out design ideas, so it's the most important thing is that YOU ask the questions to get the answers you need before anyone starts the work.Dean also fielded listener questions about; painting a home interior and why after painting, some areas are peeling down to the drywall, the best material for a patio cover in Southern California, the thew best kind of tree with a low root system for a particular area of the yard, roof vents and whether or not adding more would really make that much difference in cooling a home and installing a skylight in the kitchen area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks about the difference in home maintenance and home improvement. Dean reminds listeners that successful home maintenance and improvement starts with lots of questions. He also reminds listeners that builders and designers are different, builders aren't responsible for laying out design ideas, so it's the most important thing is that YOU ask the questions to get the answers you need before anyone starts the work.Dean also fielded listener questions about; painting a home interior and why after painting, some areas are peeling down to the drywall, the best material for a patio cover in Southern California, the thew best kind of tree with a low root system for a particular area of the yard, roof vents and whether or not adding more would really make that much difference in cooling a home and installing a skylight in the kitchen area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (07/18) - Today’s first caller is having spigot issues: His frost spigot on the outside of his house doesn't drain the way it should. Where is that water going? Can Dean figure out this plugger problem? When you live in a moderate or warm-weather climate like Palm Springs, should you replace your old furnace with an electric heat pump? Time to seal your flat roof? Dean’s got the insider know-how on the best protective coating to use to ensure no leaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (07/18) - At the top of the second hour, our first caller lives in a ranch home, and his medium oak kitchen cabinets are giving him a mid-’80s scream. They need updating, although they are in good condition. What should he do to modernize and give them more of a mid-century feel? Do you need a new sprinkler system for your front lawn that won’t break the bank — or is there a better way for you to run your sprinkler system? Dean’s got you refreshingly covered. Lastly, our caller from Idaho needs a good, durable floor for her enclosed outdoor porch, because the present one is warped and pulling up due to the harsh winters up there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean focuses on plumbing and HVAC issues, this time from an installer's perspective, and how to navigate around the issues that pop up when you're dealing with them. Dean also answered listener questions regarding a hard water recirculation problem, mold that keeps returning to the same places in a small master bathroom and how to get rid of it once and for all, whether or not whole house fans are really worth it and do they really save you money on air conditioning, and how to best mitigate noise for a downstairs condo unit when buying the unit upstairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean focuses on plumbing and HVAC issues, this time from an installer's perspective, and how to navigate around the issues that pop up when you're dealing with them. Dean also answered listener questions regarding a hard water recirculation problem, mold that keeps returning to the same places in a small master bathroom and how to get rid of it once and for all, whether or not whole house fans are really worth it and do they really save you money on air conditioning, and how to best mitigate noise for a downstairs condo unit when buying the unit upstairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean focuses on plumbing and HVAC issues, this time from an installer's perspective, and how to navigate around the issues that pop up when you're dealing with them. Dean also answered listener questions regarding a hard water recirculation problem, mold that keeps returning to the same places in a small master bathroom and how to get rid of it once and for all, whether or not whole house fans are really worth it and do they really save you money on air conditioning, and how to best mitigate noise for a downstairs condo unit when buying the unit upstairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first caller is remodeling his 1976 single-story house, which has a truss roofing system, so when it comes to the non-load-bearing walls, should he use truss clips or bring it directly to the partition walls? Next up, our second caller is having an issue with AM radio static when his outdoor lights are on and he’s listening to KFI inside his home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the top of the second hour of Home with Dean Sharp, a caller has a question about the best type of sealers to use for pavers and wood on her patio. Next up, is a metal roof better than a composite roof for a single-story home, especially when it comes to solar panels? Lastly, our final caller just purchased a home and he wants to put in a patio, made from either concrete or composite pavers — but he’s having issues with the roots of his neighbor’s palm trees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dean Sharp is your home design guru! He takes all your calls on a 4th of July! Happy Independence Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Dean gives you a primer on everything home electrical, how to determine what you need, how to fix and maintain it and more. Dean also answered listener questions about, water pressure regulator making a 'whistling' sound and what could be causing it, how to troubleshoot problems with a DIY ceiling fan, what is a better option for a patio cover, a traditional wood cover or a faux wood patio cover, a design question regarding garage doors and whether windows on those doors should match the rest of the home and questions about fire resistant 'hardie board' siding on a house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean gives you a primer on everything home electrical, how to determine what you need, how to fix and maintain it and more. Dean also answered listener questions about, water pressure regulator making a 'whistling' sound and what could be causing it, how to troubleshoot problems with a DIY ceiling fan, what is a better option for a patio cover, a traditional wood cover or a faux wood patio cover, a design question regarding garage doors and whether windows on those doors should match the rest of the home and questions about fire resistant 'hardie board' siding on a house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean gives you a primer on everything home electrical, how to determine what you need, how to fix and maintain it and more. Dean also answered listener questions about, water pressure regulator making a 'whistling' sound and what could be causing it, how to troubleshoot problems with a DIY ceiling fan, what is a better option for a patio cover, a traditional wood cover or a faux wood patio cover, a design question regarding garage doors and whether windows on those doors should match the rest of the home and questions about fire resistant 'hardie board' siding on a house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The key tenet of what makes a house a home is design — it matters most! Today’s first caller has a hardwood floor that she apparently needs to oil every year. But she wants to know if there’s a product she can use so she doesn’t have to do that task annually. Next up, our caller wants to seismically retrofit his 1325-square-foot home that was built in 1954 by bolting the foundation to the house — but he’s been quoted nearly $80K! Lastly this hour, does Dean believe a ’70s-built home requires a home warranty plan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snakes up your pipeline! At the top of our next hour, a homeowner’s plumbing contractor tried to clean her clogged laundry line and the clog turned out to be much murkier than they realized. Our next listener is redoing his kitchen with quartzite countertops and has questions regarding undercounter or under-slab lighting. Is a skim coat a good idea instead o painting when you want to zhuzh up your exterior stucco? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Sunday! That means Dean is taking all of your calls. You take over the show, and get the chance to pick the brain of the House Whisperer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Sunday! That means Dean is taking all of your calls. You take over the show, and get the chance to pick the brain of the House Whisperer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Sunday! That means Dean is taking all of your calls. You take over the show, and get the chance to pick the brain of the House Whisperer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Saturday! That means Dean is taking all of your calls. You take over the show, and get the chance to pick the brain of the House Whisperer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean swoops in to rescue you from your home improvement nightmares! He's the Duke of Design! The Head Honcho of Home Improvement! The Grand Vizier of the Garden! The Guru of the Garage! The Baron of the Bathroom!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks all things pools and spas. It's summertime and it's going to be hot this year, so you want your pools and spa to be in tip top shape. Dean talks about designing the perfect pool and spa and how to properly maintain them. Dean also fielded calls from listeners regarding a 'living pool eco-system,' a water leak in a home originating from the roof, how to find a pinhole leak in a pipe, how to remedy seeing particles in the hot water, is it flaking from the plumbing and what to look for when an inspector comes out to inspect a home you're thinking about purchasing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks all things pools and spas. It's summertime and it's going to be hot this year, so you want your pools and spa to be in tip top shape. Dean talks about designing the perfect pool and spa and how to properly maintain them. Dean also fielded calls from listeners regarding a 'living pool eco-system,' a water leak in a home originating from the roof, how to find a pinhole leak in a pipe, how to remedy seeing particles in the hot water, is it flaking from the plumbing and what to look for when an inspector comes out to inspect a home you're thinking about purchasing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.