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
September 20, 2025 • 26 mins
Dean talks about SoCal fire defensible spaces (ember resistant zones within 5 feet of the home), and takes your calls on electrical problems that can effect your home.
He's the House Whisperer for a reason, folks!
He's the House Whisperer for a reason, folks!
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September 20, 2025 • 28 mins
Dean fights Covid brain to answer your calls about stucco and expanding paint on an all calls weekend!
Stucco!!!!
Stucco!!!!
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September 13, 2025 • 31 mins
Dean takes all of your calls on an All Calls Saturday on KFI AM640!
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September 13, 2025 • 31 mins
Dean continues to take all your calls! That's why it's an All Calls Saturday on KFI AM640!
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September 7, 2025 • 30 mins
A caller is in the process of buying a near-completed home in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, and the foundation is being retrofitted. He wants to know who is responsible for finishing the work — the buyer or seller?
Another caller is terrified for a relative whose home is exhibiting every bad sign of foundation damage, it's rumored to have been built over a creek — and possibly even a landfill!
Another caller is terrified for a relative whose home is exhibiting every bad sign of foundation damage, it's rumored to have been built over a creek — and possibly even a landfill!
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September 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Today it's all about windows and doors...we welcome Chris Perez of American Vision Windows to talk about how to improve the window and door situation in your home, a critical component of your home and the value of making sure both are as energy efficient as possible.
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September 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Today it's all about windows and doors...we welcome Chris Perez of American Vision Windows to talk about how to improve the window and door situation in your home, a critical component of your home and the value of making sure both are as energy efficient as possible. Dean tackles listener questions about asbestos in the attic of an old house and how that might affect the sale of the house, and whether or not you can place another...
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September 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Today it's all about windows and doors...we welcome Chris Perez of American Vision Windows to talk about how to improve the window and door situation in your home, a critical component of your home and the value of making sure both are as energy efficient as possible.
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September 6, 2025 • 28 mins
How to choose the color of your baseboards when designing your space? Hint: It's not just about the shade -- it's also about sheen, Queen!
Plus, Dean answers a listener question regarding navigating multigenerational family trauma, and moving back into a family house that still holds past trauma while trying to break that cycle and turn the space into a trauma-free home.
Plus, Dean answers a listener question regarding navigating multigenerational family trauma, and moving back into a family house that still holds past trauma while trying to break that cycle and turn the space into a trauma-free home.
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September 6, 2025 • 32 mins
A caller wants to know about nail pops, and whether letting the house frame sit for a month or so prior to drywalling will help reduce the chance the lumber will shift, and the studs will warp.
Plus, Dean answers a homeowner's question regarding the maintenance of their tankless water heater and scale reduction.
Also, a caller is having issues with deteriorating stucco on their newish home and is wondering what could be causing the c...
Plus, Dean answers a homeowner's question regarding the maintenance of their tankless water heater and scale reduction.
Also, a caller is having issues with deteriorating stucco on their newish home and is wondering what could be causing the c...
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August 30, 2025 • 25 mins
Dean tackles nothing but your questions this morning, including; how to properly determine the 'undertones' of paint colors and what is the proper additive for concrete that will help make it stronger?
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August 30, 2025 • 32 mins
Dean tackles nothing but your questions this morning, including; how to properly fix living room flooring when it's slanted, properly treating a basement for moisture control, fixing a cracked coating on bathtubs, removing hard 'green netting' under landscaping, and whether an attic that previously had no insulation needs some after the installation of an AC unit at home in Florida
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August 24, 2025 • 27 mins
Dean shares smart, proactive tips to help you avoid expensive repairs down the line—from overlooked GFCI outlet checks to the importance of annual carpet cleaning. He breaks down why cleaning air ducts is crucial after major events like floods or construction, and why gutter maintenance before the rain matters more than you think. Plus, Dean explains how regular paint inspections can protect your home’s exterior. Don’t let small ne...
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August 24, 2025 • 28 mins
On today’s episode of Home With Dean Sharp, it’s all about staying ahead of home maintenance before it turns into costly repairs. Dean explains the importance of regularHVAC filter changes and what neglecting them could mean for your system. He also takes calls from listeners, offering advice on whole-home re-pipes and tackling issues with electric panels—yes, even when it involves digging trenches! Plus, special guest Sue Fries fr...
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August 24, 2025 • 30 mins
Dean shares practical tips to help you avoid the high cost of deferred maintenance. From flushing your water heater to cleaning the dryer vent to prevent fires, he covers the small tasks that make a big difference. Dean also talks about adjusting door shoes, checking riser sprinklers regularly, lubricating sliding doors, and keeping an eye on your roof and chimney. It’s all about catching the little things before they turn into big...
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