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
June 2, 2024 • 30 mins
In the first hour, Dean dives into the topic of landscaping, explaining the differences between landscape, hardscape, and softscape, and what homeowners can achieve with each. He encourages listeners to rethink and potentially redesign their landscapes, emphasizing that builder-provided landscaping is often an afterthought.
Dean provides seven compelling reasons to invest in landscaping, highlighting the ease of building irrigation ...
Dean provides seven compelling reasons to invest in landscaping, highlighting the ease of building irrigation ...
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June 2, 2024 • 37 mins
In the second hour, Dean continues the discussion on lawn shrimp infestations, explaining their beneficial role in composting but highlighting the need to address excessive moisture to prevent them from invading homes. He reassures listeners that lawn shrimp are not harmful to health and pest control services can assist with cleanup and moisture control.
Dean then talks about the benefits of landscaping and takes a call from a liste...
Dean then talks about the benefits of landscaping and takes a call from a liste...
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June 2, 2024 • 39 mins
In the third hour, Dean discusses landscape design for the 21st-century home, emphasizing the need for more nature and less visible structure to create a park-like feel. He uses Central Park as an example of expertly done landscaping that blends hardscape with nature seamlessly.
Dean highlights that landscaping offers the highest return on investment, encouraging homeowners to rethink and redraw their outdoor spaces. He advises agai...
Dean highlights that landscaping offers the highest return on investment, encouraging homeowners to rethink and redraw their outdoor spaces. He advises agai...
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June 1, 2024 • 29 mins
In the first hour, Dean focuses on the topic of lawns as summer approaches, debating whether to add to them or remove them in light of potential droughts. He explores the historical significance of lawns and advancements in lawn tools, discussing the traditional meaning of lawns in the early 20th century and the ongoing debate in California about maintaining or tearing them out during droughts.
Dean covers the types of grasses, part...
Dean covers the types of grasses, part...
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June 1, 2024 • 31 mins
In the second hour, Dean addresses various home improvement topics, starting with a caller's question about wall insulation and the differences between plaster and drywall. He suggests options like removing plaster to install thick rockwool insulation or adding a new wall inside the existing one.
Dean revisits the concept of non-native grasses and their impact on insect life, emphasizing that native plants are essential for a health...
Dean revisits the concept of non-native grasses and their impact on insect life, emphasizing that native plants are essential for a health...
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May 19, 2024 • 28 mins
Dean continues with part two on biophilia's outdoor living style (our relationship with nature).
Dean believes that dead silence isn’t the best for relaxation but, how birds and their sounds are the key to relaxation. Dean talks about how the patterns of trees and their branches also helps the mind go to a relaxed state. Dean shares his expertise on a delayed water heating system & how a bridge valve could help with issue.
Dean believes that dead silence isn’t the best for relaxation but, how birds and their sounds are the key to relaxation. Dean talks about how the patterns of trees and their branches also helps the mind go to a relaxed state. Dean shares his expertise on a delayed water heating system & how a bridge valve could help with issue.
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May 19, 2024 • 30 mins
Dean helps a caller dealing with buckling luxury vinyl and how to fix the problem. Dean says views and vistas are important and every house needs more windows for great views & that includes a nice landscape with your outdoor living. Dean shares about the biggest mistakes people make in their backyards and on outdoor furniture. Pus, Brian from Aldik Home furniture joins Dean as he talks about their products and how to bring y...
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May 19, 2024 • 33 mins
Dean chats with Roy and Brian from Aldik Home Furniture as they discuss the build of their pieces as the store is a furniture store paradise! Dean provides a caller dealing with termites in her home and what method of exterminations are out there; a whole house tenting or on-spot treatment approach.
Roy and Brian chat about high quality teak outdoor furniture. Dean shares a video on socials on a piece of work from the Aldik Furnitu...
Roy and Brian chat about high quality teak outdoor furniture. Dean shares a video on socials on a piece of work from the Aldik Furnitu...
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May 18, 2024 • 26 mins
Dean talks about biophilic outdoor living as he defines what biophilia means and how it has become very popular in homes.New generation of individuals are spending about 17% less time outside than other generations and its causing major stress/learning disabilities. Dean shares how humans have a natural connection with biophilia realm. Also, background noise equals stress such in urban living areas. Dean adives a caller on what typ...
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May 18, 2024 • 30 mins
Dean advices on running a gas line to a BBQ grill and the installing rules. Dean shares that listening to birds chirping is the best natural sound to help with relaxation. Dean continues with relaxing/ stress-free sounds that helps your mind, body & soul. Dean says that bringing birds into your home helps create a stress-free environment as it works for his family. Plus,, how we as humans are becoming more bioscientific aware o...
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May 13, 2024 • 30 mins
Dean is taking calls from only the ladies today for Mother's Day. Dean offers the ladies advice on electrical outlets, how to put in an overmount sink without affecting the existing countertop and, attic vents, the proper way to seal a wood floor and the best kind of grass when you have big dogs.
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May 13, 2024 • 35 mins
It's a Mother's Day all calls extravaganza, with calls from only the ladies. Dean gave some advice about wood burning stoves, fireplaces, and trellis troubles.
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May 13, 2024 • 33 mins
It's Mother's Day, so we're taking calls from the ladies all morning! Taking calls about light fixtures, critter problems and shared walls when you have neighbors that smoke.
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May 11, 2024 • 27 mins
It’ an all-calls day as Dean talks everything surrounding your home! Dean shares on what to do when dealing with a sinkhole in a backyard and water heater issues – causing water from shower to gradually turn cold quickly. Dean continues to talk about dealing with a sinkhole in backyards. Dean advises about pergolas in a backyard & what to do to prevent it from falling in the case of an earthquake.
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May 11, 2024 • 28 mins
It's an all-calls weekend as Dean answers callers burning questions surrounding their home.
Dean talks about carbon monoxide alarms and where’s the best place for installation. He gets into toilets that are brand new and not flushing properly, Dean advices a caller about the type of paint to use & how to paint their home for a long lasting paint job. Plus, Dean shares on how to plant a tree and how to nourish it successfully.
Dean talks about carbon monoxide alarms and where’s the best place for installation. He gets into toilets that are brand new and not flushing properly, Dean advices a caller about the type of paint to use & how to paint their home for a long lasting paint job. Plus, Dean shares on how to plant a tree and how to nourish it successfully.
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May 5, 2024 • 32 mins
Dean continues part two of random assembly of things you should know about your home. He also talks about recessed can lights and how the light hits in those areas where installed.
Dean talks about trim-less can lights and how they are pricier. However, currently in demand. Dean says there’s 2 types of rules when it comes to lights. Lamps bring decor and attention, while recess lights don’t, they just bring the light into the space....
Dean talks about trim-less can lights and how they are pricier. However, currently in demand. Dean says there’s 2 types of rules when it comes to lights. Lamps bring decor and attention, while recess lights don’t, they just bring the light into the space....
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May 5, 2024 • 33 mins
Dean continues to answer callers questions; including about raised foundations', braised bolted on the perimeters, dealing with asbestos and what needs to be done to fix the proplem. Dean gets into the topic on slabs in his home and on the remodel of his property.Dean dislikes raised floor/foundations in homes. Dean shares his view on pocket doors. Dean breaks down the myths and concepts of pocket doors as well. Dean answers a cal...
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May 5, 2024 • 43 mins
Dean answers a callers question about recurring mold growing in homes, getting to the root of the issueis keyand where it grows (moist, dark and humid spaces). Dean is a fan of tankless water heaters and great equipment that saves homeowners energy and unlimited hot water. Dean shares his views on most bedroom windows & how they should be doors in a typical SoCal’s tract home...
Dean gets into talking about adding glass and al...
Dean gets into talking about adding glass and al...
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May 4, 2024 • 29 mins
Dean kicks off the show with a nod to "May the Fourth Be With You," while highlighting the start of the LA County Fair and the anticipation for the Kentucky Derby. He shares updates on his own projects, emphasizing the importance of understanding contractor laws and the role of preliminary lien notices in protecting homeowners. Dean also recounts a memorable trip to Disneyland, tying in the Star Wars theme, and advises on the cruci...
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May 4, 2024 • 27 mins
In the second hour, Dean delves into plumbing challenges, particularly focusing on the descaling of drains. He discusses the costly process of mechanically rescaling old cast iron pipes and the risks involved, especially with older plumbing. Dean offers practical advice on using white vinegar as a regular, natural descaling solution and talks about enzyme treatments to break down food waste in pipes. He emphasizes the importance of...
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