Home with Dean Sharp

Dean continues his series on design and landscaping for the outdoor areas of your home. Simple ideas to take your outdoor area from ordinary to extraordinary. Dean also tackles questions from listeners regarding: whether replastering walls is something you can DIY myself or should you hire a professional, whether to replace a window or indoor paneling first after water damage, is there an asbestos worry in removing tile from a closet in a home that was built in 1969, slide on wire shades vs pergola covers, what option is better, replacing a wood patio cover with an aluminum one and how to fix a loud air conditioning unit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean continues his series on design and landscaping for the outdoor areas of your home. Simple ideas to take your outdoor area from ordinary to extraordinary. Dean also tackles questions from listeners regarding: whether replastering walls is something you can DIY myself or should you hire a professional, whether to replace a window or indoor paneling first after water damage, is there an asbestos worry in removing tile from a closet in a home that was built in 1969, slide on wire shades vs pergola covers, what option is better, replacing a wood patio cover with an aluminum one and how to fix a loud air conditioning unit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean continues his series on design and landscaping for the outdoor areas of your home. Simple ideas to take your outdoor area from ordinary to extraordinary. Dean also tackles questions from listeners regarding: whether replastering walls is something you can DIY myself or should you hire a professional, whether to replace a window or indoor paneling first after water damage, is there an asbestos worry in removing tile from a closet in a home that was built in 1969, slide on wire shades vs pergola covers, what option is better, replacing a wood patio cover with an aluminum one and how to fix a loud air conditioning unit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s first caller is replacing an exterior timber side door that leads to her garage, but she doesn't trust the big box stores. What can she do? Our next caller needs to replace the roof on her home but is unsure if she should go with fire-resistant or non-fire-resistant roofing material. Another listener recently built a house and wants to put in a freestanding bathtub, but the issue is it’s hard to get into for an older person, what with that tall wall! Is a tub with a door the answer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Dean’s reading recommendation for this Memorial Day weekend? “Shop Class as Soulcraft” by Matthew Crawford is a real page turner! When it comes to installing skylights that open for air ventilation, what’s the best way to go about this on the second story of a mountain cabin? Replacing windows is never wonderful, so let's help out our next caller in deciding what frame material to go with on her very large windows. To more on windows, our final caller’s windows aren’t soundproof, and outside noise from heat pumps is very disruptive. President Dean to the rescue! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks all things 'outside' from landscaping to design elements, Dean has you covered. Dean also took calls from listeners with questions about adding vents to attic area with a Spanish tile roof, what are the best plants and other landscaping to plant near a pool and why is an AC unit in 'cool down' mode occasionally blowing hot air? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks all things 'outside' from landscaping to design elements, Dean has you covered. Dean also took calls from listeners with questions about adding vents to attic area with a Spanish tile roof, what are the best plants and other landscaping to plant near a pool and why is an AC unit in 'cool down' mode occasionally blowing hot air? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean talks all things 'outside' from landscaping to design elements, Dean has you covered. Dean also took calls from listeners with questions about adding vents to attic area with a Spanish tile roof, what are the best plants and other landscaping to plant near a pool and why is an AC unit in 'cool down' mode occasionally blowing hot air? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on an all-calls Saturday, Dean’s first listener is converting her bathtub into a walk-in shower and needs to know about best drains, tiles and doors. The insurance company is requesting that our next listener has a shut-off valve installed for her plumbing. If she installs one, will this reduce her homeowner's insurance? Got solar panels on your home? Need a battery backup system added to it? If so, let’s discuss the difference between purchasing and leasing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a caller who lives in a motorhome and needs to refinish the cupboards and cabinets, which are presently raw materials. How best to do this without ripping everything out? When you’re building a house from the ground up like our next listener is, it’s tricky to figure out the best cupboard and counter height when there’s a height difference of a foot and a half between you and your wife. Lastly, how best to repair the hairline cracks in the exterior stucco facade of your home? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Mother's Day and Dean has a very special episode by detailing how small changes can turn 'normal' bathrooms into a 'spa like retreat.' Simple additions like: towel warmers to more extensive options like radiant heat flooring and shower saunas, you can make changes to any bathroom at any level of budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Mother's Day and Dean has a very special episode by detailing how small changes can turn 'normal' bathrooms into a 'spa like retreat.' Simple additions like: towel warmers to more extensive options like radiant heat flooring and shower saunas, you can make changes to any bathroom at any level of budget. Dean also takes listener questions on how to fix single sash windows, the best company to get a home loan for a home remodel, how to fix a Toto toilet that makes a 'water hammer' sound after filling up with water, whether you need to hire someone special to do a bathroom remodel in a mobile home, the best way to clean solar panels on the roof and how to properly install a 'french drain.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Mother's Day and Dean has a very special episode by detailing how small changes can turn 'normal' bathrooms into a 'spa like retreat.' Simple additions like: towel warmers to more extensive options like radiant heat flooring and shower saunas, you can make changes to any bathroom at any level of budget. Dean also takes listener questions on how to fix single sash windows, the best company to get a home loan for a home remodel, how to fix a Toto toilet that makes a 'water hammer' sound after filling up with water, whether you need to hire someone special to do a bathroom remodel in a mobile home, the best way to clean solar panels on the roof and how to properly install a 'french drain.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life in a cottage is great, especially when you tailor it to your life! Today’s first caller had a bit of bathroom bad luck: His suspended tempered-glass shower door literally exploded into fine pieces, and now they have to repair and replace it — how would he go about that, and should he apply a safety film to the new glass door? Next up, our listener has new kitchen cabinets with a trim color she doesn’t like, and that doesn’t match the cabinets. How best to remove the laminate trim and replace it? Or better yet, should she punt this one back to her lying contractor? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our caller at the top of Hour 2 has a low-pitched rock roof on her 1950s-built house that has never been replaced or redone, and now they’ve found mold up there! How serious could it be and what's the treatment to repair it? Next up, a listener needs to know if she can place epoxy or acrylic over a heating element for a radiant-heat floor. Morris has an old house built in 1951 that suddenly has plumbing issues, particularly a leaky kitchen faucet. Apparently, the anchor valve is frozen, so how would he go about fixing all these issues? If the final caller were to install carpet as a stair runner, does it have to have a finished edge, and does it have to be a certain kind of tack board? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean lifts the lid on everything roofs—from the six essential components to the hidden details that keep your home safe and sound. He explains rafters, trusses, roof planes, and why proper venting isn’t just smart—it’s required. Plus, Dean and Tina celebrate the return of their backyard bees after years of trying, and Dean breaks down the importance of fireproof vents for added home protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean tackles the sounds and secrets of your home—starting with a caller hearing a mysterious low-frequency rumble coming from their sliding door. He also helps another homeowner weigh the pros and cons of adding insulation versus upgrading their water heater to fix a chilly house. Then, Dean digs into the buzz about using soybean oil to extend the life of a roof—fact or fiction? Plus, a look at vintage attic designs with no nail holes and how they help protect Spanish tile roofs from moisture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Dean reminds homeowners that a solid roof starts from the inside—repairing and insulating the attic before tackling the roof itself. He breaks down the world of roof tiles, explains tear-offs, and what it really means to do a “roof over,” including how roof shape can change. With California gearing up for a hot summer and a wet winter thanks to El Niño, Dean shares why now’s the time to get ahead on repairs. Plus, a full recap of roofing essentials to keep your home covered year-round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6:05am – It’s an all-calls Saturday! Dean opens the phone lines to discuss anything surrounding your home! 6:20am – Dean advices a caller who wants to revamp her composite sink. 6:35 am – Dean talks overhang sinks and replacing sinks. 6:50 am – Dean talks about dealing with an old foundation on a property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7:05am – Dean provides advice to a listener about a solar lease agreement. 7:20am - Dean talks solar lease rates and works around some loopholes with the electric bill. 7:35am –Dean dives into a leaking heater and what to do to fix it, 7:50am – Dean advices a caller on replacing their roof, and a termite tratment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.