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 panels on your home? Need a battery backup system added to it? If so, let’s discuss the difference between purchasing and leasing. 

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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? 

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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.'

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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.

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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.'

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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? 

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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? 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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