Dean goes to the phone lines and answers questions surrounding your home. Dean and Chris Carson talk about the cost of different types of concrete and fire-resistant coding and their textures. Dean talks about concreate masonry, real concreate and the biggest failure with concrete. Dean dives into steel, reinforcement, cracks' and how to fix the issue .

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Dean talks  everything concrete and rebaring, how close they should be placed andd what kind to use. Dean and Chris Carson talk about the different types of finishes that are available, masonry and Dean gives a recap of the things he and Chris Carlson covered.

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In the wake of the devastating fires in Southern California the focus now is rebuilding and recovery, but that process can be lengthy and officials in the fire affected areas are considering the idea of letting builders permit their own projects, which would shorten the length of time of a new build. But there are pros and cons to this consideration, Dean explores all of them and takes questions from callers.

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In the wake of the devastating fires in Southern California the focus now is rebuilding and recovery, but that process can be lengthy and officials in the fire affected areas are considering the idea of letting builders permit their own projects, which would shorten the length of time of a new build. But there are pros and cons to this consideration, Dean explores all of them and takes questions from callers.

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On today's episode Dean is joined by Arya Shakibkoo Esq. and Adir Babaeygy from Damaged Law to discuss their guidance to those who lost their homes or suffered from the fire/smoke damage to their homes. Dean dives into fire topics with the lawyers as they discuss the first steps needed and other methods. Also, Dean goes over the process of filing for a claim on a property loss.

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Arya Shakibkoo and Adir Babaeygy talk to a caller who wants to know if insurance companies cover 100% of rent or is the tenant responsible when placed in temporary housing. Dean advices a caller about re-roofing a flat roof and the best method on filing a claim and about a flooding issue.  Aria and Adir continue to discuss the type of work they provide and share helpful tips.

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Dean and the Damage Law team share on what should a homeowner do or not to do?  
The Damage Law lawyers discuss some of the things that many insurance companies aren’t providing for their clients, review policies, to ensure all is well, in a situation of an emergency 
Dean goes to the calls and advices on a track vent and where to place them, and the pros and cons between porcelain or quartz, Quartzsite. Lastly, Dean and the Damage Law team give their final thoughts. 

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With remodeling season quickly approaching, Dean explains the sandbox portion of his and Tina’s method when evaluating a home project. Dean talks about structured homes, working with the type of home you live in and creating your dream home the way you’d like it. Dean says ideas are not decisions. And how ideas should be rolling in always. Lastly, Dean talks about sealing a toilet tank that leaks.

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Dean says to free your mind when remodeling your home to help gain more creativity. Dean talks retrofitting an attic with fire& ember protective vents, how to remove gray spots/mold on a vinyl tub wall, advice on a chipping living room ceiling, Dean talks about replacing a mirrored-closet door, installing a sliding door in a mobile home, and marrying two different materials for countertops. 
Dean believes that there are no bad ideas, just decisions... the thinking and planning needs to be expanded to be able to get inspired  

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Dean previews a call-in session where listeners share their home improvement dilemmas, and he dives right in by discussing the surprising 45% drop in Southern California water usage—reminiscing about the days of harsh fines and urgent warnings. He then fields callers' questions on everything from the aesthetic trick of painting roof eaves the same color as the roof to a mysterious miracle spray that promises to revive aging asphalt roofs.

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