Home with Dean Sharp

Home with Dean Sharp

Nobody knows your home like The House Whisperer. From architecture and construction to decor and DIY, Dean Sharp—custom home designer and builder—shows you how to transform your ordinary house into an extraordinary home. Listen live, Saturdays 6-8am PST and Sundays 9-12pm PST.

Episodes

All Calls Sunday!! | Hour 1

July 13, 2025 • 34 mins
Dean takes listener calls about privacy glass for a front window, a tankless water heater that is not providing hot water, new front door for a really old home, shellacking very old oak floors, why only warm water is coming out of an outdoor faucet, how to change a regular shower to a 'walk in' shower for an older person, tree roots that are causing cracks on sidewalk, plumbing problems and whether or not it's ok design wise to do ...
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All Calls Sunday!! | Hour 2

July 13, 2025 • 33 mins
Dean takes listener calls about a water line break that caused wood floors to warp, a gopher problem, a dryer that doesn't dry clothes properly, how to build a firepit in the backyard, the rules on smoke detectors, building a retaining wall, how to pick the 'right' white paint, and a kitchen remodel with new appliances.
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All Calls Sunday!! | Hour 3

July 13, 2025 • 34 mins
Dean takes listener calls about building an outdoor kitchen, whether wood countertops are a viable option when remodeling a kitchen, insulation for a total house rebuild, soft water systems, whether or not you can reuse a foundation of a home after a fire and how to remedy an unpermitted room
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All Calls Saturday!! | Hour 1

July 12, 2025 • 31 mins
Dean starts the show talking about the benefits of 'high tea,' and the fact that women are the most involved in DIY projects in the home, than tackles a phone call from a listener about a major kitchen remodel and cabinets
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All Calls Saturday!! | Hour 2

July 12, 2025 • 31 mins
Dean takes listener questions about how to remedy a big raccoon problem on an adjacent property, how to go about getting the right auto gas shut off valve, why grass is 'thatching' on a lawn, how to properly light a vaulted ceiling and problems with a neighbor that smokes.
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The World of Heating and Air-Conditioning in 2025 | Hour 1

July 6, 2025 • 27 mins
 Dean dives into the world of heat and air-conditioning—how it all works and how it all began. From the fascinating history of A/C to its surprising connection to the birth of Hollywood summer blockbusters, you’ll learn why cooling has always been about more than just comfort. Dean also breaks down how refrigerants work inside your system, explores the latest 2025 A/C units and their upgrades, and helps you understand SEER ratings ...
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The World of Heating and Air-Conditioning in 2025 | Hour 2

July 6, 2025 • 27 mins
Today, Dean dives into the latest in heating and air-conditioning for 2025, breaking down how modern systems work and what’s new. He helps a caller troubleshoot a leaky faucet with practical DIY tips, explains the key differences between A/C intakes and outlets, and discusses what to consider when relocating an A/C vent into the attic.
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The World of Heating and Air-Conditioning in 2025 | Hour 3

July 6, 2025 • 28 mins
Dean dives into the world of heating and air-conditioning in 2025. He breaks down HVIC systems, heat pumps, and clears up the confusion around California’s heat pump mandates. Dean also explores uneven cooling in homes, how system controllers can balance room temperatures, and why frequent A/C cycling impacts power consumption. Plus, tips on finding a great HVIC installer and why changing your filter every 90 days really matters.
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All-Calls Weekend| Hour 1

July 5, 2025 • 30 mins
It’s an All Calls Weekend with Dean Sharp! Dean answers your home questions—from interlocking driveways with pavers to sealing tips. He helps a caller with a broken foundation and another dealing with shingles falling from their roof.
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All-Calls Weekend| Hour 2

July 5, 2025 • 36 mins
It’s an All Calls Weekend on Home with Dean Sharp! Dean covers everything from oiling exterior doors to replacing fascia boards and re-roofing. He also shares smart tips on relocating air vents for better cooling and explores water-saving solutions like under-sink hot water recirculators.
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Getting Control of Sound | Hour 1

June 22, 2025 • 33 mins
Dean Sharp kicks off a brand-new show all about getting control of sound in your home. From air-sealing and decoupling techniques to insulation and sound masking, Dean breaks down practical strategies to manage noise and improve your home’s acoustic environment. He explores how noise isn’t just a nuisance—it can actually impact your health—and why thoughtful design makes all the difference. Whether you live in the city or the count...
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Getting Control of Sound | Hour 2

June 22, 2025 • 36 mins
Dean dives deeper into soundproofing strategies in the home — from understanding the nature of sound as energy, to tips on how to break its travel paths using insulation, air-sealing, and decoupling techniques. He explains the difference between soundproofing and sound absorption, and how to think about windows, walls, and even flooring when it comes to controlling noise. Dean also breaks down the importance of layered defense and ...
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Getting Control of Sound | Hour 3

June 22, 2025 • 31 mins
In Hour 3, Dean continues breaking down the science of soundproofing and how to create a more peaceful living space. He explains the concept of decoupling walls to interrupt the transfer of sound energy, and how techniques like resilient channels, staggered studs, and floating walls can dramatically reduce noise. Dean also walks through the roles of damping and absorption — from mass-loaded vinyl to acoustic panels — and discusses ...
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All Calls Saturday! | Hour 1

June 21, 2025 • 26 mins
It’s All Calls Weekend! Dean lets listeners take the reins in this open-format hour. He kicks things off with wife Tina and the team before diving into listener questions—from boosting your home’s water pressure with a pressure regulator or booster pump, to natural weed-killing remedies using vinegar and sunlight. Plus, Dean shares smart sequencing tips for a successful kitchen remodel. Whether you're tackling weeds or hardwood flo...
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All Calls Saturday! | Hour 2

June 21, 2025 • 32 mins
It’s another listener-driven hour on All Calls Weekend! Dean shares his candid thoughts on home improvement TV shows, including why he steers clear of most—except for the BBC’s Grand Designs, which he praises as the gold standard. Plus, callers get expert guidance on spotting load-bearing walls and navigating unique issues like managing a water well on reservation land.
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Sort, Inventory, Purge and Store | Hour 1

June 15, 2025 • 32 mins
Dean gets into to organizing your space and how to sort, inventory and store the things you really need.  Dean addresses a caller's question about how to test different colors of paint in a space instead of testing samples on a wall.

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Sort, Inventory, Purge and Store | Hour 2

June 15, 2025 • 34 mins
Dean gets into to organizing your space and how to sort, inventory and store the things you really need.  Dean answers a listener question about a painter who used a sprayer to paint but then threw the residue down the toilet and how to combat the residue that was left. 
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Sort, Inventory, Purge and Store | Hour 3

June 15, 2025 • 35 mins
Dean continued his discussion on organizing your home and how to sort, inventory and store the things you really need. 
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All Calls Saturday!!! | Hour 1

June 14, 2025 • 29 mins
Dean takes listener calls about home remodeling and design.  Callers ask questions about the proper fire resistant paint for a home, and how to deal with an  efflorescence problem under a home.

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All Calls Saturday!!! | Hour 2

June 14, 2025 • 27 mins

Dean takes listener calls about home remodeling and design.  Callers ask Dean about how to insulate an older home without resorting to pulling apart the walls, water spots on the ceiling (a lot of them) and how to cover them up, whether or not replacing a 20 year old roof with solar is a good investment vs, building an ADU, how to fix scratches on an engineered wood floor, what's the best way to replace a mirror with a mirror / med...
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