Home with Dean Sharp

Dean discusses, “It was like this when we bought it,” focusing on common issues with poorly planned home additions. He offers advice on a non-working electrical reset plug in a bathroom, advices on how to select the perfect color to use when painting a bedroom wall, LED lighting with electrical issues and about brick planter beds + explains what they are.

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Dean discusses, “It was like this when we bought it,” focusing on common issues with poorly planned home additions. He offers advice on creating seamless remodels that enhance the home’s natural flow and highlights why true value goes beyond square footage. Plus, there's a preview of the live holiday show on November 24th!

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Dean answers listener questions, offering top tips on heated bathroom floors and advice for identifying asbestos or lead paint in 1920s homes. He also discusses patios, odd lighting issues, and uneven flooring, and wraps up the segment by sharing one of his favorite flooring secrets.

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Dean previews the upcoming live edition on November 24, and answers listener questions on building materials, plumbing tips, and bathroom remodel. He wraps up with advice on dealing with lumps and bumps on walls and ceilings.

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Learn essential wildfire preparedness tips for Southern California homeowners as Dean shares advice on fireproofing your property, including strategies for emberproofing, proper venting, and fire-safe landscaping. Get practical insights on safeguarding your home and preparing for fire season before it’s too late.

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Discover expert tips on wildfire preparedness as Dean dives into fireproofing strategies for Southern California homeowners. Learn about ember-proofing, venting, landscaping, and the importance of fire gels. Plus, Dean emphasizes the critical need to follow evacuation orders and engages with listeners for real-time questions and advice on how to stay safe during fire season.

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When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget.  Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, area rugs, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money.

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When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget.  Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, area rugs, HVAC vents, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money.  Callers asked Dean about converting a traditional fireplace to something that burns cleaner, like a pot bellied stove, and how big baseboards should be in a room with 18 foot ceilings.

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When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget.  Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, doorknobs, area rugs, HVAC vents, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money. A caller asked Dean's advice on how much one should expect to pay for asbestos testing in floors and walls of a house built in the 70s. 

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Dean is talking all things fireplaces. Do you need / want one for actual use for heat, or do you want one just for looks? Either way, Dean tackles the details and questions you need to know about how to install, use and care for a fireplace whether it’s a wood burning fireplace or a gas or electric one, the rules in place for fireplaces, (especially in California) and did you know that having one could actually be beneficial for your health? It’s true!

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