Dean Sharp kicks off Easter Sunday with a conversation about the magic of makeovers—budget-friendly updates that can dramatically transform your home without the cost of full remodels. He breaks down the difference between a makeover, renovation, and remodel, and explains why design layered with creativity always wins. In this hour, Dean focuses on simple but high-impact bathroom updates, from swapping out your toilet and mirror to upgrading your shower head—all doable, affordable, and instantly refreshing.

Dean Sharp continues the makeover magic by taking listener calls on everything from staining outdoor surfaces and cleaning dishwasher lines to choosing the right tree for backyard firepit shade. He shares practical advice on long-lasting finishes, explains how an air gap works, and discusses safe digging practices with a reminder to call 811 before any outdoor project. Plus, Dean makes a case for the humble—but stylish—shower curtain as part of your bathroom refresh.

Dean Sharp continues his makeover magic by taking listener calls and offering solutions to preserve the charm of historic homes—like an 1882 farmhouse looking for the perfect specialty door. He explores creative, cost-effective ways to upgrade your space, from reimagining window trims to adding feature walls that pack a design punch. Dean wraps the hour by encouraging listeners to lean into creativity over cost when it comes to transforming their homes.

Dean gives listeners small, easy tips to do a little 'makeover magic' in their homes. Dean answers listener questions about whether it's better to tent or spot treat when subterranean termites are only in certain areas of the home, how to properly install a wood burning stove in a home in the high desert, and the right self-sealing underlayment for roof shingles. 

Dean gives listeners small, easy tips to do a little 'makeover magic' in their homes. Dean answers listener question on how to repair a roof and aluminum siding damaged by a hailstorm, the pros and cons of canned lighting vs lamps, how to repair a concrete block wall damaged by tree roots, can galvanized steel be painted effectively and how to repair damage to bricks caused by removing the bolts for a satellite dish.

Dean introduces his DIY’s fix-it tips type of show of advice on DIY projects and about Puzzle Lab, the puzzle company with various styles of them. Dean says it's all about the little things & the first step is to work with two wrenches when working on pipes and what to add into a DYI toolbox. Dean continues with the small things and approaches small DYI projects. Lastly, Dean talks about glueing wood with wood glue and says to clamp them together for the best results

Dean advices about painting a home and stucco + the type of paint to use. The important part of painting is the preparation. Dean talks about re-staining a mahogany front door and how to treat mahogany doors right. Dean continues to talk about stains and original coating of mahogany doors. 
Plus, Dean talks about sanding projects and sanding tricks. 

Dean continues to share his little things, tips and skills list. The secret of using a screwdriver. Dean recaps the show’s tricks, tips and techniques & discusses the different colored meanings of wire nuts.  Dean talks about the splitting of hardwood and softwood & how to avoid it.+ how big should pilot holes should be. Dean explains the differences between a wrench and pliers.

Dean talks about his recent project out in Albuquerque New Mexico and Tina’s enjoyment of puzzles. 
 Dean shares what type of solution to use when cleaning kitchen cabinets that have been painted over wood. Dean talks about cabinet hardware that has automatic storage with a Kitchen Aid appliance installed in them. Lastly, Dean advices on placement of a shutter fence without covering an ocean view on a tract home. 

Dean does further research on placing a shutter as a fence in a home. Dean continues to discuss the best way to create a shutter blind that provides privacy + showcase the views from a caller’s home + installing a roof. Dean discusses attic vent codes and everything about ventilators and their problems. 
7:50a Dean discusses what is required of home ventilators.