Home with Dean Sharp

Dean continues his series on design and landscaping for the outdoor areas of your home. Simple ideas to take your outdoor area from ordinary to extraordinary.   Dean also tackles questions from listeners regarding: whether replastering walls is something you can DIY myself or should you hire a professional, whether to replace a window or indoor paneling first after water damage, ...

Dean continues his series on design and landscaping for the outdoor areas of your home. Simple ideas to take your outdoor area from ordinary to extraordinary.   Dean also tackles questions from listeners regarding: whether replastering walls is something you can DIY myself or should you hire a professional, whether to replace a window or indoor paneling first after water damage, is there an asbestos worry in removing tile...

Today’s first caller is replacing an exterior timber side door that leads to her garage, but she doesn't trust the big box stores. What can she do? 

Our next caller needs to replace the roof on her home but is unsure if she should go with fire-resistant or non-fire-resistant roofing material. 

Another listener recently built a ...

What’s Dean’s reading recommendation for this Memorial Day weekend? “Shop Class as Soulcraft” by Matthew Crawford is a real page turner! 

When it comes to installing skylights that open for air ventilation, what’s the best way to go about this on the second story of a mountain cabin? 

Replacing windows is never wonderful, so let's help out our next call...

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 ba...

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&n...

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...

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...

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&...

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 ...

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 prote...

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 wit...

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&r...

6:05am – It’s an all-calls Saturday! Dean opens the phone lines to discuss anything surrounding your home! 

6:20am – Dean advices a caller who wants to revamp her composite sink.  

6:35 am – Dean talks overhang sinks and replacing sinks. 

6:50 am – Dean talks about dealing ...

7:05am – Dean provides advice to a listener about a solar lease agreement. 

7:20am - Dean talks solar lease rates and works around some loopholes with the electric bill. 

 7:35am –Dean dives into a leaking heater and what to do to fix it, 

7:50am – Dean advices a caller on replacing their roof, and ...