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
August 3, 2025 • 29 mins
In today’s episode, Dean dives into the challenges and creative opportunities of designing small spaces. He shares why clutter is your worst enemy in tight quarters and how the right design “rules” can turn frustration into function. From the 3-5-7 rule to the 70/30 balance and the real meaning behind the rule of thirds, Dean breaks down how to use numbers and light to open up even the tiniest rooms. Tune in to learn how natural li...
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August 3, 2025 • 28 mins
Dean takes your calls and offers expert advice on common (and frustrating) home issues. He shares tips on repairing a porcelain sink with a hole, explains what that mysterious white powder on your A/C system really means, and helps a caller cool down a home that's running too hot. Plus, Dean weighs in on how to deal with old bathroom tiles showing water marks. Practical, real-world solutions you can use...straight from Dean.
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August 3, 2025 • 29 mins
Dean continues his guide to maximizing small spaces with smart design choices. In this episode, he explains how scaling your furniture, choosing multi-purpose pieces, and avoiding oversized, showy items can make a big difference. Dean also dives into flooring tips—why uniform tile sizes can backfire, and how keeping floors open and furniture low can enhance flow. Plus, he emphasizes the importance of simple layouts and letting each...
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August 2, 2025 • 30 mins
Dean’s new chicks, practical cabinet painting tips, HVAC troubleshooting advice, and Dutch door design/install insights.
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August 2, 2025 • 32 mins
Dean takes you from the attic to the electrical panel with practical advice for homeowners looking to make smarter decisions about comfort, efficiency, and safety. First, Dean breaks down the differences between fiberglass insulation and spray foam in attic spaces — especially when you're converting to a conditioned attic. He also explains how baffles work and why proper attic ventilation is critical, even with modern insulation ma...
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July 27, 2025 • 29 mins
Dean dives into outdoor furnishings — from choosing the right pieces for your space to understanding what makes furniture truly great (both hard and fluffy!). Special guest Brian Gold from ALDIK HOME joins to share what’s trending, what’s practical, and how to elevate your outdoor setup. Plus, don’t miss the scoop on Aldik Home’s Christmas in July sale!
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July 27, 2025 • 30 mins
Dean tackles a range of home improvement questions — from repairing a cracked sewer pipe to choosing between foam or blown insulation. He also dives into upgrading your home’s electrical panel and shares insights on construction quality and choosing the right furnishings.
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July 27, 2025 • 29 mins
Dean is joined by Brian Gold from ALDIK Home to talk all things outdoor patio furnishings — from weatherproofing tips to choosing the right materials. Dean shares his personal experience with ECO LA and how he tackled a mosquito problem at home. Plus, a deep dive into rigid structures vs. umbrellas and a recap on creating the perfect outdoor patio space.
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July 26, 2025 • 34 mins
Dean takes your calls and tackles a wide range of home improvement challenges. He shares tips for silencing those annoying squeaky floors, explains why some LED light bulbs run hotter than expected, and offers expert advice to a caller dealing with a problematic water system. Plus, Dean helps a listener figure out what’s going on with their “floating” hardwood floor.
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July 26, 2025 • 32 mins
It’s an All-Calls Weekend on Home with Dean Sharp! In this episode, Dean opens the phone lines and answers your burning questions about your home. From plumbing tips to smart strategies for remodeling your bathroom, Dean breaks it all down with his signature clarity and creativity. Plus, if you’re stuck with stubborn carpet pad residue after a flooring removal—don’t worry—Dean shares the best ways to clean it up without damaging yo...
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July 20, 2025 • 30 mins
Dean shares practical tips on protecting your home during the peak of fire season. As high temperatures, dry conditions, and summer winds create the perfect environment for fire danger, Dean explains how embers—carried by the wind—can enter homes through vents and other vulnerable spots. Learn how to prepare your home before fire strikes, why ember defense matters most, and what simple steps you can take now to stay safe.
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July 20, 2025 • 29 mins
Dean shares key tips for midsummer fire prevention and highlights two companies offering vents designed to block dangerous fire embers. He answers a caller’s question about the ember resistance of O’Hagin vents and offers practical advice for reducing noise from a loud pool pump. Plus, Dean discusses repair options for damaged fascia board lumber and how to get your home back in shape.
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July 20, 2025 • 28 mins
Dean Sharp shares smart, budget-friendly ways to fire harden your home during peak wildfire season. From creating zero-defensible zones to using fire-rated window films, Dean explains how simple changes—not extreme measures—can make all the difference. He also breaks down how fire lines work and why every homeowner should have a fire-prep checklist in place.
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July 19, 2025 • 34 mins
Dean dives into how to side over stucco and safely remove it when needed. A caller gets expert advice on tackling a stubborn tree stump, and Dean shares why protecting outdoor copper pipes—especially those with rubber sleeves—is crucial. Then it’s off to the lake, where Dean explains how water agitation can help combat algae growth, and why understanding the nature of algae is key to keeping your water clean.
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July 19, 2025 • 33 mins
Dean answers listener questions and shares expert insights on a range of home improvement topics. Learn about the best spray paints on the market, the step-by-step process of laying tile like a pro, and how to safely deal with black mold in your bathroom. Dean also helps a caller troubleshoot mysterious toilet vibrations and explores the latest in Wi-Fi-enabled water leak detection systems to keep your home safe and dry.
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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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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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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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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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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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