Home with Dean Sharp

In the second hour of All Calls Weekend, Dean Sharp answers more listener questions while sharing practical advice and insights. Dean begins with tips on managing and testing the myriad of cables and wires outside your home, helping a caller sort out live connections for essential services like cable and internet. He then tackles a tricky problem for a listener with a metal front door that won’t b...

In Hour 1 of Vintage, Antique, Retro, Nostalgia, Dean dives into the world of nostalgic design, breaking down the differences between antiques, vintage items, and retro pieces. He explores the emotional impact of these styles, sharing how they can reflect personal stories and values. With practical insights and thoughtful advice, Dean unpacks the allure of nostalgic design and its role in creating...

In Hour 2, Dean takes you on a journey into the heart of nostalgic design. Learn how to incorporate vintage and antique pieces into your home while balancing restoration and repurposing to suit modern living. Dean shares creative tips, answers listener calls about home improvement challenges, and discusses the emotional resonance of design rooted in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In Hour 3 Dean continues exploring the art of nostalgic design and the creative integration of antique and vintage elements into modern homes. He answers listener calls about unique renovation challenges, discusses the craftsmanship behind timeless designs, and shares tips on balancing historical authenticity with contemporary living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean covers the right way to buy/fill up a home with new furniture. Dean explains the differences between a couch and a sofa. Dean breaks down the amount spent on furniture in America and the waste of furniture. Dean says to ask questions when furniture shopping. Dean says to do window shopping, to expand your knowledge of the quality. Plus, advices a caller on building a curb less shower on a sec...

Dean suggest a caller the best way to build an ADU that helps store heats in an economically format. Dean says that going window shopping helps with price and quality knowledge on furniture. Lastly, Dean recaps on construction of furniture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean continues with the secrets of "ish" with a part two. As he shares the secret of pulling off various décor styles from different time periods but still looks beautiful. Dean says that getting rid of extra clutter will help people focus on the main points of a decorated home. Dean talks about all-year décor in the real world with eclectic design. Dean says starting with a foundation of color an...

Dean gives advice to a caller who wants to place a fireproof vent on their roof and sound proofing  windows. Dean talks about different eclectic decor patterns: floral, abstract, geometric, stripes, solids, animal prints. Lastly, Dean says that when working on the décor, take it as a ruthless creative and cut out things that don’t need to be in place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Dean talks to a caller about her plans on re-piping her home as her pipes is starting to leak. Also, ways to avoid having to repeat fixing the issue down the road... AGAIN.  Dean advices a caller on converting their bathtub into a walk-in shower, another caller gets information on where to begin remodeling her kitchen sink. Dean talks about unexpected elements that could join in the theme of diffe...

Dean is discussing the many ways one can pull  the eclectic décor vibes in a home.  Dean shares where the word “eclectic” originate from, the idea of eclectic décor and how its not the core of culture but the art and science. Plus, how every real-world décor is always one degree or another eclectic adjacent.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean touches on the 80/20 rule when decorating a home. Dean talks about a caller’s situation after a remodel that went wrong with extremely wrong installments in removing of a barring wall. He dives into discussing about the 80/20 decor world. Lastly, Dean recaps and says that’s eclectic is not chaos but one must get rid of the clutter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean gets into part two of his 2024 Holiday Gift Guide. Dean talks about the differences between an electrician screwdriver set and a regular one. He also recommends a multi-bit screwdriver. Dean enjoys a buck and a drop point blade. Dean talks about the pro Bluetooth speaker that he uses to create an ambiance of burning wood sounds to create a nice soothing sound in a gas logged fireplace. Dean a...

Dean recommends a solution to a caller with their issue of termites eating at their home.  Dean talks about inflatable options as gifts. Dean is concerned about using a regular hammer when using it – opts to use the electric hammer version instead. Dean enjoys a Craig track, to help mount any circular saw, which creates a perfect grip to cut up any material. Dean talks about a table saw, and how i...

Dean advises a caller about cracks growing around her home and what to do to prevent it from cracking more. Dean continues to discuss about the possible reason why cracks are appearing throughout a caller's home. Dean talks about a typeof wheelbarrow that would be a considered a wonderful gift for the holidays. Also, a work bench for those creators who enjoy DIY. Work gloves are another additional...

In this hour, Dean Sharp begins his Holiday Gift Guide by introducing some of his favorite gift ideas for home enthusiasts. While he doesn't dive deeply into the guide just yet, Dean shares insights on holiday traditions and sets the stage for the festive season. Tune in for inspiration on making your home cozy and welcoming during the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Dean Sharp continues his Holiday Gift Guide by highlighting the perfect screwdriver set. He takes listener calls, offering advice on caring for a sheen tree and selecting outdoor water features. Dean wraps up by reviewing his gift guide and directing listeners to his social media and KFI webpage for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this festive episode, host Dean Sharp kicks off the holiday season by introducing our live audience and thanking Aldik Home for sponsoring and beautifully decorating the iHeart studio. Dean is joined by KFI's own Sheron Bellio to share cherished Christmas traditions and stories. They also offer practical advice on decorating your home and Christmas tree to suit your space and style, helping you...

In hour 2 of the episode, host Dean Sharp is joined by special guest and KFI’s own Neil Saavedra to share their favorite holiday traditions during Dean's annual holiday get-together.   The festive spirit continues as the owners of Aldik Home join the conversation to discuss the excitement around their holiday happenings both in their store and in our live studio. Later, the creative director of Al...

In last hour of this festive episode, host Dean Sharp is joined by KFI’s own Amy King, who shares her appreciation for "The House Whisperer" and discusses her holiday traditions and personal history with Dean. They reminisce about past holidays and the traditions that make this season special.   Later, Dean offers expert advice on keeping your Christmas tree alive and healthy, detailing what to lo...

With only a few days away from the holidays.... Dean talks about the many ways of getting ahead of the holidays. Dean talks about bringing evergreen trees into homes and their traditions and mentions that Christmas trees are agricultural product as they are harvested and used in yule time celebrations. Dean also talks about how many Americans set up their trees before Thanksgiving, the differences...

Dean talks about leveling grass in a home, invasions of mustard plants and how to attempt to remove it. Dean provides a listener with the best type of attic installation to use in a home in SoCal. Plus, advices on how to keep a home warm without splurging on the electric bill.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean continues with part three on the topic, “It was like this when we bought it.” Dean talks about design of demolition of concrete and hardscape around the home, great hardware such as Johnson Hardware, for its great quality. Also, about pocket doors, renovations and restoring homes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean helps a caller with an issue with their electrical transformer making noise + vibration and how to conceal the disturbance. Dean continues to advice caller on their noise complaints with their electrical transformer. He covers  H track circuits, UV lights and power surge protectors. Plus, about noise canceling with the use of a waterfall & refilling water daily as the water evaporates. Se...

Dean talks about stone or brick build up on the wall of mantles/fireplaces.  Dean also mentons damaged fireplaces, and the issues of having too much crown molding, ceiling length and aspirational home décor. Dean talks about the front/entry space of homes and blocked out windows  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean discusses, “It was like this when we bought it,” with part two on the topic that focuses on common issues with poorly planned home additions. He offers advice on the usual response people give when they inherit an issue with a product. He talks about building perspectives of skylights, how to deliver light into the ceiling and about the one thing that homeowners with a skylight dislike about...