Home with Dean Sharp

Dean talks about garages and the various views of them, older garage floors from the 1970s & earlier & how they have no stem walls. Dean talks about requirements and codes. Dean shares why the International Building Codes removed the requirement of vent coverage on a lower level. Also, the do's and dont's in your garages when dealing with gas appliances.

Dean gives his advice on DIY projects, sanding techniques, and the correct use of fillers like spackle and wood fillers. He also shares a unique 'pencil trick' for ensuring even sanding. The show also includes advice on choosing the right material for filling holes in different surfaces, and highlights an old carpenter's trick of mixing sawdust with carpenter's glue to create a strong wood filler. Listeners call in to discuss topics from electric tankless water heaters to the best approach for insulating and finishing a garage. Additionally, He briefly touches upon professional tools versus consumer tools, recommending buying the best one's budget allows.

Dean shares insights on popcorn ceiling removal, benefits of acoustic ceilings, handling asbestos in older homes. Guests from Revive Real Estate join Dean to discuss maximizing property value before selling through unique renovation approach. Dean provides DIY tips like using blue tape for home projects.

Dean discusses the importance of knowing your materials and tools, provides guidance on hanging art, and emphasizes the significance of design in home projects. Dean takes calls from listeners, offering personalized advice on building ADUs and navigating local regulations.

Dean talks about how to handle springtime do-it-yourself projects like a professional, simple things, like how to use a basic tools like screwdrivers.  Believe it or not there are some basic rules to follow. Dean says it's all about taking the time to learn about the tools you're using and following some basic steps to use them properly.

Dean talks about how to handle springtime do-it-yourself projects like a professional. Callers ask Dean's advice on how to deal with an unpermitted room when selling a home and whether or not you need to clean air conditioning ducts and if so, how often especially when your air conditioning unit is more than 30 years old.

In a special All Calls weekend Sunday edition, Dean talks with callers to provide solutions to their specific home-related concerns from discussions on construction issues, design ideas, to DIY challenges. Listeners call in with their home improvement questions from selecting materials for steam showers, options for accommodating additional family members, to dealing with dry rot in beams and evaluating air conditioning system quotes. Dean discusses design importance, practical solutions, and homeowner advocacy.

On this special All Calls weekend Sunday edition, Dean dives deep into the heart of home improvement! He tackles a wide range of listener questions, from the intricacies of driveway construction to the nuances of enhancing water pressure. Dean offers tailored advice for painting fireboxes for a cleaner look, as well as recommendations for baseboard painting and heat distribution solutions from wood stoves. As callers seek solutions, Dean reveals the secrets to transforming any house into a dream home.

Dive into a special All Calls Sunday edition of Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer! Dean discusses a square footage discrepancy in a new home, emphasizing the importance of verifying plans for accuracy. Callers seek advice on various topics like DIY garden walls, raccoon deterrents, tree care, moldings, wall repairs, and gas shutoff valve installation for earthquake safety. Dean further explains the research, multiple estimates, and gives expert opinions for home improvement challenges.

Dean talks all about drainage!  Drainage issues are 100% avoidable, if you plan correctly and even in sunny California, considering drainage is a huge part of home planning.  Dean details how to properly plan drainage for your home focusing on the importance of driving moisture away from your home.  A listener asks Dean's advice on how to properly remove an old, in-ground swimming pool.