Home with Dean Sharp

Today’s first caller needs a dehumidifier for her house, which was remodeled in 2000 and does not have air conditioning, due to mildew from living close to the beach. She wants Dean's input on how to reduce the damp. 

The next caller has a big porch that needs resurfacing, especially due to pooling water, so he’s asking Dean about the best products to use? 

To tack onto the first ...

It’s the end of 2025! How has your year been? It’s time to turn a corner, and that’s a good thing. Today we’re talking 2026 trends! 

What is a trend, according to Dean? Something like the color of the year, according to Pantone. Dean has no problem with that, but what he doesn’t like is when home decor is treated like disposable fash...

Whether built in the 1830s or 1930s, Dean is a massive fan of California design style, including the beautiful Adobe homes. 

Our next caller phoned all the way from Tampa, Florida, and wants Dean’s opinion on the proper maintenance of his new 8x10 Tuff Shed from Home Depot. 

Another caller has a double-wide mobile home from the 1970s with a metal roof that’s leaking over his ...

It’s a sleepy Saturday following a torrential rainstorm all the way through Christmas week. And here in SoCal the rain has passed — for now. Do you have a leak? 

Today’s first caller lives in a house built in 1935; it’s a Monterey colonial with a California basement, which means just enough space to service the gravity furnace. It&nbs...

Today is screen legend Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday! On the show today, our first caller has installed a large, horizontal, natural gas fireplace, replacing a wood-burning firebox. The area directly above the fireplace gets extremely hot, up to 230 degrees, is that excessive? 

The next caller had to change out her kitchen stove, but the hardwiring was an issue; she&rsqu...

Another caller has a beautiful, old level made from solid wood and brass with a glass top, but the company that manufactured it no longer exists. Is there a company that repairs antique tools? 

What about baseboards and Dean’s 7% rule? This caller has 8-foot and 15-foot ceilings in his house, and he’s wondering about baseboard height when you have different vaulted ceiling he...

Today’s first caller has a downspout that goes into the cement. During heavy rain, it took three days to drain, so he’s wondering about the best way to seal the stucco, so it doesn’t get waterlogged. 

The next caller's toilet is weak and doesn’t flush properly, what can she do? It’s her third toilet, and it might be a plumbing&n...

Another listener was wondering if it’s wise to use a medallion on an exhaust heater and light combo in his bathroom rather than installing drywall. 

The next caller got hit with a $29,000 assessment from her HOA to have her 3x8 balcony resurfaced due to deteriorated wood and potential dry rot. What is the best material to use in this situatio...

Dean kicks off the holiday season in style, broadcasting live in front of an energetic studio audience from the iHeartMedia Lounge! Special guest Brian Gold, Vice President of the iconic Aldik Home, joins Dean to talk everything festive: the hottest trends in holiday décor, how to make your home feel warm and luxurious without breaking the bank, and why this year is all about rich textures, bold ornaments, and bringing the m...