As half the U.S. freezes over with a diagonal storm swiping across the country causing a state of emergency in 16 states, Dean is grateful we live in sunny Southern California where icy weather rarely touches us. 

Today’s first caller has a question about Dean’s recommendations regarding the self-sealing vapor barrier that replaces traditional roofing paper. 

Our next caller has a beautiful timber fireplace mantle that gets so hot to the touch that it melts the ornaments and evaporates the plant water. What can DeeDee do about it? 

A listener from Northern California has tall grass growing in her roof shingles — what’s up with that? 

As half the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;freezes over with a diagonal&nbsp;storm&nbsp;swiping across the country&nbsp;causing a&nbsp;state of&nbsp;emergency in 16 states,&nbsp;Dean is grateful we live in sunny Southern California&nbsp;where icy weather rarely touches us.&nbsp;
Today&rsquo;s first caller has a question about Dean&rsquo;s recommendations&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;the&nbsp;self-sealing&nbsp;vapor barrier that replaces traditional roofing paper.&nbsp;
Our next caller has a beautiful timber fireplace mantle that gets so hot to the touch that it melts the ornaments and evaporates the plant water. What&nbsp;can DeeDee do about it?&nbsp;
A listener from Northern California has tall grass growing in her roof shingles &mdash;&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;up with that?&nbsp;

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.

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.

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...

Home with Dean Sharp

It’s Freezing Out There, Y’all! But not in SoCal Where Dean Takes Your Design Calls! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/clips/07810618-d8bc-4d4f-974b-b3dc012ad55e/transcript

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (09/26) - Today on Dean’s all-calls Saturday, our first caller’s lawn is soaked, and wants to know how to take out all the "sogginess".

Next up, a caller had their home roof done, and the contractor is asking for full payment before the final inspection is completed and approved - is it normal procedure, or will the contractor walk away?

Plus, a caller's 1975 house used to have a concrete patio. then had a wood plank deck, then once it aged out, had some interlocking pavers done as the patio, and doesn't want to step down.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 1 (09/26) - Today on Dean&rsquo;s all-calls Saturday, our first caller&rsquo;s lawn is soaked, and wants to know how to take out all the "sogginess".
Next up, a caller had their home roof done, and the contractor is asking for full payment before the final inspection is completed and approved - is it normal procedure, or will the contractor walk away?
Plus, a caller's 1975 house used to have a concrete patio. then had a wood plank deck, then once it aged out, had some interlocking pavers done as the patio, and doesn't want to step down.

Lawn Advice and Can A Contractor Walk Away?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/clips/a05fcad6-ab1d-4fd1-a969-b4d100dcefee/transcript

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (09/26) - At the top of the second our of Home with Dean Sharp, our caller used to have a concrete patio, then had a wood plank deck that was set flushed interior floor of house - it eventually aged out, had the interlocking pavers done and did not want to step down into pavers.

Next, a new roof has been dripping tobacco water and staining the patio.

Then, a house built in the 60's, renovated in 2003, and has a bad sewer odor from the bathroom.

Also, rats are getting into the engine compartment of a callers car.

Home with Dean Sharp Hour 2 (09/26) - At the top of the second our of Home with Dean Sharp, our caller used to have a concrete patio, then had a wood plank deck that was set flushed interior floor of house - it eventually aged out, had the interlocking pavers done and did not want to step down into pavers.
Next, a new roof has been dripping tobacco water and staining the patio.
Then, a house built in the 60's, renovated in 2003, and has a bad sewer odor from the bathroom.
Also, rats are getting into the engine compartment of a callers car.

Tobacco Water, A Bad Sewer Odor and Rats Causing Car Problems

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/clips/954af27f-8b8c-4c0b-880e-b4d100dd371e/transcript

Dean talks about the issue about aging in place in your own home. An AARP survey says 75% of people want to stay in their own homes as they age.  Dean discusses the things you can do to make your home ‘age friendly’ from walk in bathtubs to grab bars because they need to function decades longer than initially intended and these days you will likely recoup almost 100% of the cost of preparing your home for aging in place. As an aside, Dean also talks about the importance of solar power and backup systems in the event of power outages.

 

Dean also takes listener calls about a occasional smell coming from a central air conditioning system, why a sliding glass door in a family room is leaking when it rains damaging the wood floor, what precautions someone should take when turning on the air conditioning, heating unit for the first time in several years, how to install ‘grab bars’ in an exiting tile shower, whether a walk in tub is a good idea to install or will it have to be reversed when we plan to sell and how to get European style doors and windows serviced when everyone is encouraging me to replace them completely.

Dean talks about the issue about aging in place in your own home. An AARP survey says 75% of people want to stay in their own homes as they age.&nbsp; Dean discusses the things you can do to make your home &lsquo;age friendly&rsquo; from walk in bathtubs to grab bars because they need to function decades longer than initially intended and these days you will likely recoup almost 100% of the cost of preparing your home for aging in place. As an aside, Dean also talks about the importance of solar power and backup systems in the event of power outages.
&nbsp;
Dean also takes listener calls about a occasional smell coming from a central air conditioning system, why a sliding glass door in a family room is leaking when it rains damaging the wood floor, what precautions someone should take when turning on the air conditioning, heating unit for the first time in several years, how to install &lsquo;grab bars&rsquo; in an exiting tile shower, whether a walk in tub is a good idea to install or will it have to be reversed when we plan to sell and how to get European style doors and windows serviced when everyone is encouraging me to replace them completely.

Aging In Place | Hour 2

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/clips/13e541cd-30d5-42f2-a7a5-b4cb012903b1/transcript

It’s Freezing Out There, Y’all! But not in SoCal Where Dean Takes Your Design Calls!

In 1 playlist(s)

Home with Dean Sharp

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips