Home with Dean Sharp

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 pan...

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&n...

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 compa...

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 compa...

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...

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.&n...

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 f...

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,...

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 Ni&n...

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...

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&nbsp...

Dean shares his ten-step playbook for finding the right contractor, stressing that it’s your responsibility to choose the person who will get the job done. He calls out a common “culture hole” — we rush into projects without considering design — and explains how to vet three or more qualified prospects. Dean’s practical advice starts with checking contractors&rs...

Dean walks you through his ten steps for finding the right contractor, then opens the phone lines to answer listeners’ burning questions. Topics include re-piping, the pros of pea-gravel hardscapes, weatherproof cabinets, spider-cracking concerns, solutions for a wavy roof, and the use (and cautions) of muriatic acid for treating roots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Dean continues his ten-step guide to hiring the right contractor, recapping key steps and emphasizing crew size and site care. He recommends asking about C.M.S. (construction management software), explains how the app works and what you can track, and urges clients to buy their own materials and expect transparent, no-markup pricing. Dean stresses jobsite courtesy (porta-potties, propert...

6:05am – It’s an All-Call Saturday where Dean takes all types of questions surrounding your home!     6:20am – Dean instructs a caller on how to go about hiring contractors for landscaping and remodeling.     6:35 am – Dean talks sanded grout tile and how to clean countertop tile in the kitchen.    ...

7:05am – Dean provides advice to a caller dealing with debris in their insulation.     7:20am - Dean talks pavement replacements and city permits.        7:35am – Dean talks replacing roofs and shingles.     7:50am – Dean dives into re-stuccoing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

• Bathrooms as modern retreats → how design has shifted from pure function to comfort, privacy, and relaxation • Guest: Jim Zanovik (Nulook Baths, San Diego) → 40+ years in construction and bathroom remodeling • Why specialization matters → focusing on bathrooms leads to better quality, speed, and consistency • Inside a remodel → plumbing, electrical, floori...

• Contractor timelines → why real projects require weeks of prep before a fast on-site build • Red flag: “I can start Monday” → likely delays due to missing materials and poor planning • Custom elements → cabinets, finishes, and especially glass shower doors drive timelines • Shower glass reality → measured after install, built to exact specs, ad...

• Laminate vs LVP → waterproof core is the key difference • Where it matters → kitchens/baths need fully waterproof materials • Partial remodels → keep cabinets/counters, update wet areas + floor • Design rule → match exactly or go clearly complementary • Materials → composite walls, quartz, large-format porcelain panels • Benefits → fewe...

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Dean tackles all of you home improvement, design, and repair questions!!! It's an All Calls Saturday with Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has Sprung & we're talking about Pets and Pests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has Sprung & we're talking about Pets and Pests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has Sprung & we're talking about Pets and Pests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.