Home with Dean Sharp
1,029 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsNobody 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.
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Episodes
Trimming Trees | Hour 1
September 10, 2023 21:53 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBDean talks about autumn being the perfect time to give your trees a good pruning and why it's important for the tree's health. He also discusses how important trees are when it comes to climate change in areas of drought. Dean runs through how to prune trees yourself, the correct equipment you need, and, if you're uncomfortable doing it yourself, what you should look for when hiring someone to do this for you. Dean also addresses a listener's question about Vulcan vents, a brand of attic / ro...
Trimming Trees | Hour 2
September 10, 2023 21:53 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBDean talks about autumn being the perfect time to give your trees a good pruning and why it's important for the tree's health. He also talks about how important trees are in terms of climate change in areas of drought. Dean runs through how to prune trees yourself, the correct equipment you need, and, if you're uncomfortable doing it yourself, what you should look for when hiring someone to do this for you. He also addresses a listener call concerning a crepe myrtle tree and another asking ab...
Trimming Trees | Hour 3
September 10, 2023 21:52 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBDean talks about autumn being the perfect time to give your trees a good pruning and why it's important for the tree's health. He also talks about how important trees are in terms of climate change in areas of drought. Dean runs through how to prune trees yourself, the correct equipment you need, and, if you're uncomfortable doing it yourself, what you should look for when hiring someone to do this for you. He also addresses a listener call regarding a kitchen sink faucet making a weird nois...
September To-Do List | Hour 1
September 09, 2023 16:04 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBToday, it's all about your September 'To-Do' List, things you need to do to transition from summer into fall, and winter to prepare your home for the change in weather. Dean addresses fall cleaning, decluttering, organization, sealing wood decks and stairs, and exterior painting, and answers a caller's question about planting privacy trees properly.
September To-Do List | Hour 2
September 09, 2023 16:04 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday, it's all about your September 'To-Do' List, the things you need to do to transition from summer into fall and winter to prepare your home for the changes in weather. Dean talks more about planting hedges and trees, how and where to plant them properly to avoid 'surface roots,' and to protect fences, walls, and foundations. He also talks about 'self-cleaning' modes in ovens and whether or not you should use it when the appliance is over ten years old. Dean addresses more caller concern...
Glue and Tape | Hour 1
September 03, 2023 19:51 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBDean talks about glue and tape, the history of glue, the difference between cohesive and adhesive, and general glue and tape rules (yes, there are rules!) to help you decide which is right for your needs. Dean addresses a caller's question about the big chip in ceramic tile and whether or not a patch kit will work to fix it.
Glue and Tape | Hour 2
September 03, 2023 19:51 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBDean talks about glue and tape, the history of glue, the difference between cohesive and adhesive, and general glue and tape rules (yes, there are rules!) to help you decide which is right for your needs. Dean addresses caller concerns about creating an indoor opening for a crawl space in a floor joist and how that might affect the floor's overall integrity, and how to fix window condensation between glass without replacing the whole window.
Glue and Tape | Hour 3
September 03, 2023 19:51 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBDean talks about glue and tape, the history of glue, different kinds of glue and tape, the difference between cohesive and adhesive, how to remove different kinds of glue and tape, and general glue and tape rules (yes, there are rules!) to help you decide which is right for your needs. Dean addresses a caller concerns about an apartment shower faucet that has hot and cold backwards.
Let Your Freak Flag Fly | Hour 1
September 02, 2023 16:18 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBDean talks about 'letting your freak flag fly,' meaning being inspired by your home to be bold, creative, and unique with your personal design choices. Dean discusses the difference between 'luxury' and 'custom' and how you can find your own style while not damaging the resale value of your home. A caller asks about converting a garage to living quarters and how to insulate it properly.
Let Your Freak Flag Fly | Hour 2
September 02, 2023 16:18 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDean talks about being inspired by your home to be bold, creative, and unique with your personal design choices, discussing the difference between 'luxury' and 'custom' and how you can find your own style while not damaging the resale value of your home. Dean addresses caller concerns about leaking gutters (specifically gutter seams), scratches in luxury vinyl flooring, and weed issues around driveways and pathways without using pesticides.
Fences, Hedges and Walls | Hour 1
August 27, 2023 19:56 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBToday’s show is about fences, hedges and walls. Find out what the difference is between a retaining wall and a garden wall. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Fences, Hedges and Walls | Hour 2
August 27, 2023 19:56 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBToday’s show is about fences, hedges and walls. Find out what the difference is between a retaining wall and a garden wall. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Fences, Hedges and Walls | Hour 3
August 27, 2023 19:56 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBToday’s show is about fences, hedges and walls. Find out what the difference is between a retaining wall and a garden wall. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Secret Life of Wood | Hour 1
August 26, 2023 15:35 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday’s show is all about wood and how it’s used in homes. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Secret Life of Wood | Hour 2
August 26, 2023 15:35 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBToday’s show is all about wood and how it’s used in homes. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Tropical Storm Watch and Calls | Hour 1
August 20, 2023 19:17 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBToday’s show is focused on Tropical Storm Hilary and storm prep. Dean also talks about fences, hedges and walls. And as usual, he takes calls.
Tropical Storm Watch and Calls | Hour 2
August 20, 2023 19:17 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBToday’s show is focused on Tropical Storm Hilary and storm prep. Dean also talks about fences, hedges and walls. And as usual, he takes calls.
Tropical Storm Watch and Calls | Hour 3
August 20, 2023 19:17 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBToday’s show is focused on Tropical Storm Hilary and storm prep. Dean also talks about fences, hedges and walls. And as usual, he takes calls.
American Architectural Trivia | Hour 1
August 19, 2023 15:44 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBFind out what it means to paint a front door red and other interesting facts related to homes! Dean is talking about American architecture today, as well as taking calls and answering questions.
American Architectural Trivia | Hour 2
August 19, 2023 15:44 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBFind out what it means to paint a front door red and other interesting facts related to homes! Dean is talking about American architecture today, as well as taking calls and answering questions.
Remodeling Regrets Part 2 | Hour 1
August 13, 2023 19:07 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis is Part 2 of Dean talking about remodeling regrets and what people can learn from others’ mistakes! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Remodeling Regrets Part 2 | Hour 2
August 13, 2023 19:06 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis is Part 2 of Dean talking about remodeling regrets and what people can learn from others’ mistakes! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Remodeling Regrets Part 2 | Hour 3
August 13, 2023 19:06 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis is Part 2 of Dean talking about remodeling regrets and what people can learn from others’ mistakes! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Remodeling Regrets | Hour 1
August 12, 2023 15:07 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBDean is talking about remodeling regrets and what you can learn from other people’s mistakes! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Remodeling Regrets | Hour 2
August 12, 2023 15:07 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDean is talking about remodeling regrets and what you can learn from other people’s mistakes! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Therapeutic Luxuries | Hour 1
August 06, 2023 19:07 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBDean is talking about therapeutic luxuries – saunas, hot tubs, cold plunges and more! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Therapeutic Luxuries | Hour 2
August 06, 2023 19:07 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDean is talking about therapeutic luxuries – saunas, hot tubs, cold plunges and more! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Therapeutic Luxuries | Hour 3
August 06, 2023 19:07 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBDean is talking about therapeutic luxuries – saunas, hot tubs, cold plunges and more! And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
AC Alternatives | Hour 1
August 05, 2023 15:24 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIt’s a hot weekend! Dean discusses AC units and alternatives. And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
AC Alternatives | Hour 2
August 05, 2023 15:24 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIt’s a hot weekend! Dean discusses AC units and alternatives. And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Colors | Hour 1
July 30, 2023 19:12 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDean talks colors throughout the home. And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Colors | Hour 2
July 30, 2023 19:12 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDean talks colors throughout the home. And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Colors | Hour 3
July 30, 2023 19:12 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBDean talks colors throughout the home. And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Contractors and Restaurants | Hour 1
July 29, 2023 15:54 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDean compares restaurants with contractors. Find out what it takes to be a good contractor and how to run a successful business. And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Contractors and Restaurants | Hour 2
July 29, 2023 15:54 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDean compares restaurants with contractors. Find out what it takes to be a good contractor and how to run a successful business. And as usual, he takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Essential Toolkit 2023 | Hour 1
July 23, 2023 19:23 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBToday’s show is all about Dean’s Essential DIY Homeowner Toolkit for 2023. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Essential Toolkit 2023 | Hour 2
July 23, 2023 19:23 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBToday’s show is all about Dean’s Essential DIY Homeowner Toolkit for 2023. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Essential Toolkit 2023 | Hour 3
July 23, 2023 19:23 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBToday’s show is all about Dean’s Essential DIY Homeowner Toolkit for 2023. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Small Spaces | Hour 1
July 22, 2023 16:04 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday’s show is all about small spaces And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Small Spaces | Hour 2
July 22, 2023 16:02 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBToday’s show is all about small spaces And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homesAll Calls | Hour
All Calls Weekend | Hour 1
July 16, 2023 19:27 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBToday’s show is all about all things home & everything goes... And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
All Calls Weekend | Hour 2
July 16, 2023 19:27 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBToday’s show is all about all things home & everything goes... And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
All Calls Weekend | Hour 3
July 16, 2023 19:27 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBToday’s show is all about all things home & everything goes... And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Roofs and Drainage PART 2 | Hour 1
July 09, 2023 19:33 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday’s show is a continuation of yesterday’s topic on how your property handles water that falls from the sky! And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Roofs and Drainage PART 2 | Hour 2
July 09, 2023 19:33 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBToday’s show is a continuation of yesterday’s topic on how your property handles water that falls from the sky! And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Roofs and Drainage PART 2 | Hour 3
July 09, 2023 19:33 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBToday’s show is a continuation of yesterday’s topic on how your property handles water that falls from the sky! And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Roofs and Drainage | Hour 1
July 08, 2023 15:37 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBToday’s show is all about how your property handles water that falls from the sky! And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Roofs and Drainage | Hour 2
July 08, 2023 15:37 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBToday’s show is all about how your property handles water that falls from the sky! And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions about homes.
Upkeep Maintenance and Improvements | Hour 2
July 02, 2023 19:05 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBToday’s show is all about taking care of aging homes. Dean chats things up on the importance of upkeeping and improvements. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.
Upkeep Maintenance and Improvements | Hour 3
July 02, 2023 19:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MBToday’s show is all about taking care of aging homes. Dean chats things up on the importance of upkeeping and improvements. And as usual, Dean takes calls and answers questions.