Home with Dean Sharp

Dean talks more about FEMA and the impotance of calling your insurance company immediately to file a claim when dealing with a natural disaster. Dean explains payments from insurance companies and how to start a claim. He also discusses about fire windows and the differences between them and regular windows. Dean talks to a civil engineer that shares how residential water systems work during fires. Dean preview's part two of the show and continues to share the long-term temporary steps while rebuilding and redirecting after a disaster.

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Dean continues with part two on his reactive basic tool set for homeowners when something breaks, gets loose, or squeaks. Dean says to grab yourself some pliers into your reactive tool kit and explains the general rule on them. Dean finds channel locking pliers as a great add-on to the kit, the difference of wrenches.Plus, Dean recaps the essential tools that one may need for any case scenario when it comes to fixing things around your home. 

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Dean advices a caller about installing a GFCI outlet around their home. 
 Dean provides a list of tool brands that are made in the U.S. and what could cause the pressure to weaken out of a faucet. Dean says to get a tape measure that will last you by getting a 25-footer. 
Dean loves a handy laser level and when to use it. He also, dives about the different tapes: electrical, 3M scotch, and more!

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Dean helps a caller dealing with cracks on their ceramic tile countertops and how to fix the issue. 
Dean helps a caller with their water temperature issues, and another with its water heater power that keeps going out.

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Dean talks about essential homeowner tool kit to help you with fixing your home. 
Dean also breaks down the 5-gallon bucket organizer and the reason why it’s a must in collection of tools. He also dives into all variations of hammers and which type of hammer is important to own. 
Lastly, Dean talks about the type of hammers that are essential to the homeowner kit. 

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Dean explains reactive tool, and important to have in case something bad comes up along your home. Dean advices a caller about a leak and re-piping. Dean talks about the size of screws to use when roof sheathing. He talks accessories to have in your essential tool kit such as a hammer, a flat pry bar, wood chisel blades, and explains the “cat's claw”. 
Lastly, Dean says to have multi-tip screw drivers and wrenches. Dean recaps his list of tools that he finds to be important to have. 

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Dean does a search on the web for predictions and trends for the new year. He also goes through his what is hot and what is not this year when it comes to home decor and stuff. 
 Dean breaks down featured ceilings and why it's a popular trend for 2025. Plus, covers sustainable design trends into 2025.

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Dean provides information on choosing kitchen counter tops that would handle harsh chemicals. 
 Dean says not to over-use self-cleaning oven feature as it could wear out the item. He also share's the importance of using every room in your home and more trends for 2025. Lastly, Dean is covering lights in fixtures trend predictions. 

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Dean advices a caller dealing with a door that gets stuck and how to fix the issue. 
Dean provides details on the type of installation one should use for an outdoor shed and finishing a tub and what type of paint to use in a shower. Dean talks about a growing trend with flooring with Herringbone. Dean explains color drenching and the do’s and don'ts. 

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On this episode of Home with Dean Sharp, Dean takes listener calls to tackle your burning questions! Should you go solar now or wait? Why redoing your roof might make now the perfect time. Plus, practical tips for dealing with mold, diagnosing plumbing issues before grabbing tools, and using hydro jetting wisely. Dean also shares his thoughts on why maximalism—the cluttered opposite of minimalism—is a trend to avoid. Let’s keep timeless, clean architecture at the heart of our homes.

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