Home with Dean Sharp

Home with Dean Sharp

Listen to Home with Dean Sharp on Saturdays from 6 AM to 8 AM and Sundays from 9 AM to 12 PM on KFI AM 640!Full Bio

Outdoor Living Part 1 | Hour 1

Outdoor Living Part 1 | Hour 2

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 of our body and home environments.

051224 Dean Hour 3 - Mother's Day Calls Extravanganza

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.

051224 Dean Hour 2 -Mother's Day Call Extravananza

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.

051224 Dean Hour 1 - Mother's Day Call Extravaganza

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. 

All Calls Weekend! Day 1 | Hour 1

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. 

All Calls Weekend! Day 1 | Hour 2

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.

Important Things You Might Not Know, Part 2 | Hour 1

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. Plus, Dean answers a callers question about uncovering a fireplace that was covered by dry wall and the different types of fireplaces that exist.

Important Things You Might Not Know, Part 2 | Hour 2

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 caller’s question about building a structure mini home, out prefabricated bold panels. 

Important Things You Might Not Know, Part 2 | Hour 3

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 allowing natural light to project into the home and having access to the backyard. Garage slabs and the detailing of the garage door with the garage door of your home. Dean talks about builder companies becoming a “design/ build” firm, but not everyone is both, Plus, how it's for a marketing tool to push for the consumer for the companies out there.