Home with Dean Sharp

It Was Like This When We Bought It!

December 12, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Today on HOME we are talking about fixing someone else’s bad idea. And as always, we are taking your calls!

Design Essentials For Your New Shower

December 06, 2020 19:08 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

It’s time to talk about showers. There are several things you should consider when choosing the right shower for your bathroom.

All About Tubs

December 05, 2020 16:04 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Today on HOME we are talking all about tubs! Find out what you need to know when remodeling your bathroom. And as always, we are taking your calls!

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 (Part 2)

November 29, 2020 19:07 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

It's that wonderful time of the year again! Back again by popular demand -- it’s our amazing, totally fun, custom curated House Whisperer’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020!

Holiday Gift Guide 2020

November 28, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

It's that wonderful time of the year again! Back again by popular demand -- it’s our amazing, totally fun, custom curated House Whisperer’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020!

Subtle Yet Powerful

November 22, 2020 19:05 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Today on HOME // Dean is talking about the power of design abstractions, suggestions and inferences.

Holidays In The Time of Covid

November 21, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

We are taking your calls and talking about holidays in the time of Covid.

Level, Plumb, Curvy, Straight and Square

November 15, 2020 19:11 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Dean talks about basic construction principles – level, plumb, curvy, straight and square. And as always, he takes some of your calls!

Filling Cracks and Holes

November 14, 2020 16:26 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Dean talks cracks and holes and how to fill them! And as always, he takes some of your calls! Listen here!

Decorating with Lighting

November 08, 2020 19:06 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Dean goes through how to decorate with lighting and takes your calls!

How to Prune a Tree

November 07, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Today Dean goes over all the tips and tricks you need to know to prune your trees. And as always, he takes some of your calls! Listen here!

All about Vaulted Ceilings!

November 01, 2020 19:20 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

This week, Dean explains vaulted ceilings and then takes your calls.

The Road to Yosemite

October 25, 2020 18:43 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

We're checking in with our lovely callers then we're hitting that open road!

Pre-Holiday Checklist for the Home

October 24, 2020 16:11 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Today Dean goes over his pre-holiday checklist which includes things like changing out your furnace filter, the (deep) Fall clean, and more! And of course, he takes some of your calls. Listen here!

Home Meets Homework

October 18, 2020 18:15 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Halloween, like everything else in 2020, is different this year. That sucks. Not that it’s on the list of most meaningful holidays but certainly it’s near the top of the list of fun ones, and we all could use a little more fun right now. The funnest part of Halloween is, of course, permission to dress up in costumes and spend a few hours indulging the fantasy that you are someone else. When you’re a child I think it’s such a wonderful thing to dream of becoming someone or being the superhe...

Painting Your Life

October 17, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Dean goes deep into the paint today, discussing the fundamentals of paint, including what kind of paint is right for you and your home!

The Mysterious World of Textiles

October 12, 2020 21:09 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

In interior design, “textile” means any product that’s woven or made of fabric. This includes any throw pillows, blankets, carpets, upholstry, wall art and window treatments. To some, these may seem like trivial afterthoughts that take a back seat to the “real” remodeling of construction, but each of these fields are actually vast and complex trades with technical aspects, that can easily confound any builder!

Tile & Stone

October 10, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Today Dean encourages you to 'stretch yourself' and explore the many options in the stone and tile world! And as always, he takes some of YOUR calls! Listen here...

Clearing Up Smart Home Confusion

October 04, 2020 18:24 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Smart Home devices are smarter than ever! But, still not quite smart enough... Today, Dean goes over three steps you can take to build yourself a proper smart home. And as always, he takes some of your calls! Welcome home!

New Ways of Building Homes

October 03, 2020 16:12 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Today Dean dives into all of the NEW ways you can build yourself a beautiful home! From passive houses, to advanced framing, all the way to engineered lumber houses (and everything in between...) Listen here!

Call-A-Thon

September 27, 2020 19:46 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Well, it’s been a different kind of a year hasn’t it? And now that Fall is here it’s about to become a different kind of holiday season. A lot of us are feeling cooped up. Not so much because we cant leave the house but because we feel weird getting out there on a big trip, or our favorite hangouts aren’t open for hanging out, or they just don’t have the same vibe, or we’re not free to just have people over whenever we want, or we’re just getting tired of baking banana bread. I’ve personally ...

The Drywall Show!

September 26, 2020 15:26 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

It's the show you've all been waiting for... The official Dean Sharp DryWall Show! Dean discusses all things drywall, and as always, takes some of your calls. Listen here!

Design Trends for the Decade (Continued!)

September 20, 2020 18:15 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Today Dean finishes up his discussion on the top residential design trends of the next decade. He also takes some of your questions on home improvement, and ends the show with an inspirational homily. Listen here!

Design Trends for the Decade

September 19, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

The Wall Street Journal recently surveyed hundreds of architects, interior designers and decorators to predict the next big residential trends. And they even found that these trends are expected to last the remainder of the decade, if not for decades to come! Dean discusses it all here, and as always, takes some of YOUR calls!

Design Details

September 13, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Today Dean talks about the details in your home, and why they're so important! And as always, he takes calls and answers all of YOUR questions! Listen here.

Good Concrete Gone Bad

September 12, 2020 18:48 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Today Dean talks all things concrete -- and how it can go bad. Problems with slabs, foundations, retaining walls, and more! Listen here.

California Fireplaces

September 06, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

California is HOT! There's no question about that, especially right now... So why do we even have fireplaces in California?! And why are they still being designed into homes? It's because fire is powerful magic -- and always has been. AND, it's kind of like your appendix! Dean explains it all during today's show... Listen here!

Water v. Home

September 05, 2020 15:09 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Apart from Light and Air, there is nothing more central to a home than Water... But water is both our friend and enemy. Today Dean takes us inside the world of water systems, as well as the water problems that come along with them. And of course, he takes some of your calls! Listen here.

Staging a House to Sell

August 30, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

House staging is an application of good design to tell an aspirational story about the kind of life that can be lived in a space... The main goal is for potential buyers to “see themselves living there.” Today Dean talks about the goals of good staging, the mindset you should have, and as always, he takes some of your calls live on air!

Real Estate: Pandemic Edition

August 29, 2020 16:20 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Even though our post-pandemic future is still very uncertain, there does seem to be some enthusiasm when it comes to the real estate market! Today Dean dives deep into the current seller's market, why interest rates are soooo good, and of course he takes some of your calls!

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

August 23, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Have you ever heard of an accessory dwelling unit?! Maybe you've heard it called a guest house, granny house, man cave, etc... But it's basically a separate, smaller unit on a property. Dean talks all things ADUs this episode, and gives some tips on how to set up your own. Listen here!

The World of Kitchen Cabinetry

August 22, 2020 15:41 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Dean talks all things kitchen cabinets this morning, and is even joined by one of the amazing designers from The Kitchen Store! Plus, Dean takes some of your calls. Listen here.

Water Heater Problems

August 16, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

On today's show, Dean talks all things water heaters! Install tips, how to flush, why your water is smelly, and MUCH more. Listen here!

Toilet Talk

August 16, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Today Dean talked all things toilets! He can help you figure out all of the things you need to know before you buy a toilet, and how to know if you're getting a good one. Listen here!

Keurig and Karaoke

August 09, 2020 18:51 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Today’s thought was a tough one only because I have so very many things weighing on my mind and heart this week it was hard to single out just one. There’s a word for that—confusion—yes, that’s it. I’ve had a lot of confusion lately and confusion is never a comfortable state of being, is it? And to add insult to injury, if I have any natural gifts (which around here is an ongoing matter of debate) then one of them would definitely be what some call “connectedness,” or to put it another way, ...

Can You DIG It?!

August 08, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Next Tuesday is National “Call Before You Dig” day! So on the show today, Dean explains exactly what 811 is with his friend Andy Wells, Chairman of the Board of USA North 811, and more! Listen here.

Fire Season Prep 2020

August 02, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

The House Whisperer goes over Summer Fire Season Preparation today!

Sanding, Buffing and Grinding

August 01, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

The House Whisperer goes over all things sanding in our homes.

A NEW Design Dictionary for the 2020’s

July 26, 2020 18:05 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Dean Sharp is here to give you the latest on styles of design in 2020.

Insulation: Nothing costs your home MORE or LESS

July 25, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

One of the most important questions we SHOULD be asking when buying a home is: How well is it insulated? The vast majority of homes are severely under insulated. Today, Dean Sharp explains it all.

How to Make the Most of a Small Room

July 19, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Are you unsure of what to do with a small room in your home? Don't worry, you're not alone. Dean Sharp has some tips on how we can make the most of that room without feeling overcrowded.

The 21st Century Tool Bucket - Definitely Not Your Grandpa’s Tool Box

July 18, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

The House Whisperer goes 21st century tools, and why having a tool bucket is more efficient than a tool box. Find out which tools you need here!

Hot Blooded

July 12, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Men have been on my mind a lot lately. Tina will tell you, she often hears me sigh and say, “Men, I’m just so over most men.” “But you’re a man,” she says. “Yes, and sometimes I’m just so over it.” This morning was just like every other morning. We were awoken around 4:30 to the sound of Lucky, our rooster, crowing. The crowing of a rooster at daybreak has been romanticized in movies and on TV. Oh, it sounds exactly as you expect, but that’s not the point. If it only happened once or twic...

Thank You To Our Fans... Not the Human Ones, the Real Ones

July 12, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

It's summer, weather is heating up, and we are in desperate need of a good fan. The House Whisperer shares all his tips and advice when it comes to having fans in our home.

Getting The Perfect Patio Furniture

July 11, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Dean Sharp explains how to get the perfect patio for your backyard!

Saving America One Phone Call At The Time

July 05, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Dean Sharp is back and he's saving America..... by taking your calls!

BOOM!

July 05, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Someone saw one of my Facebook posts about hanging out by the fire pit in the wee hours of the morning and asked me if it really does make a difference in my life to start each day with time to myself just being still. I said that for me it is the key to the path of joy. But they said, “I just don’t see how stillness equals joy.” To which I replied, “Ah, yes, I can see how that might be confusing. Stillness isn’t joy. Rather, it’s the first step down the path which leads to joy.” And just in...

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