Home with Dean Sharp

Dean talks about air conditioning and how HVAC may be changing faster than any other residential technology. New energy standards, new air quality standards, and even fundamental shifts in the theory of how to heat and cool a home. There’s a lot to unpack if a new system is in your future. Dean talks about it all and answers questions about; replacing old color tile in bathrooms and expanding a shower, whether orange oil or h...

Dean talks about air conditioning and how HVAC may be changing faster than any other residential technology. New energy standards, new air quality standards, and even fundamental shifts in the theory of how to heat and cool a home. There’s a lot to unpack if a new system is in your future. Dean talks about it all and answers questions about; replacing old color tile in bathrooms and expanding a shower, whether orange oil or h...

Our first caller is phoning it in from Ohio, where the heat-pump compressor under her recently constructed condo’s bedroom window is keeping her awake at night. 

Our next caller had an issue with a mold infestation and as a consequence has to redo the interior of hre condo, so she needs to know about counter heights, and painting celings ...

At the top of the second hour, our first caller from Texas just finshied building his metal shop and wants to know about interior finish and insulation. 

Would Dean recommend any online cabinet companies and if so, what vetting questions should one ask them? 

Next up, if you’re looking to to put in a soft water and filtration system in your new home in Tennessee, Dean may have the ...

Today Dean and Tina unveil 'The House Whisperer Design Manifesto,' the 4 things that are essential to great home design.
Dean answers listener calls about whether it's more profitable to do home renovation and improvements yourself before selling or just selling your home 'as is', what is the best way to remove stucco from a dirt line, whether or not you really need to 'drain' a water heater once a year to remove sediment, wheth...

Today Dean and Tina unveil 'The House Whisperer Design Manifesto,' the 4 things that are essential to great home design.
Dean answers listener calls about whether it's more profitable to do home renovation and improvements yourself before selling or just selling your home 'as is', what is the best way to remove stucco from a dirt line, whether or not you really need to 'drain' a water heater once a year to remove sediment, wheth...

Today Dean and Tina unveil 'The House Whisperer Design Manifesto,' the 4 things that are essential to great home design.
Dean answers listener calls about whether it's more profitable to do home renovation and improvements yourself before selling or just selling your home 'as is', what is the best way to remove stucco from a dirt line, whether or not you really need to 'drain' a water heater once a year to remove sediment, wheth...

At the top of the second hour, we’re talking about the best sealant for a metal mobile home roof. 

Repairing stucco can be maddening, especially if there’s a leak and you need to color match etc. 

Back to all things roofing and the best material to use when replacing a 22-year-old torch-down one, or bitumen.  

Dean’s last caller for the day needs advice on repairin...

At the top of the second hour, we’re talking about the best sealant for a metal mobile home roof. 

Repairing stucco can be maddening, especially if there’s a leak and you need to color match etc. 

Back to all things roofing and the best material to use when replacing a 22-year-old torch-down one, or bitumen.  

Dean’s last caller for the day needs advice on repairin...

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...

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...