Dean talks about the difference in home maintenance and home improvement. Dean reminds listeners that successful home maintenance and improvement starts with lots of questions.   He also reminds listeners that builders and designers are different, builders aren't responsible for laying out design ideas, so it's the most important thing is that YOU ask the questions to get the answers you need before anyone starts the work.
Dean also fielded listener questions about; painting a home interior and why after painting, some areas are peeling down to the drywall, the best material for a patio cover in Southern California, the thew best kind of tree with a low root system for a particular area of the yard, roof vents and whether or not adding more would really make that much difference in cooling a home and installing a skylight in the kitchen area.