Dean tackles calls from listeners regarding drain maintenance, replacing a tub with a shower, hot plugs, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and what is better for your home, separate ones or combination ones.
Dean takes calls from listeners seeking advice on replacing old school light bulbs in antique fixtures, tankless urinal odor problems, when doing a kitchen remodel, do you start with the floor first or install the cabinets first, retaining wall basics, contractor problems and turning an detached garage into an ADU.
Dean answers listeners questions regarding proper installation of bathroom safety handrails, gas firepits, the best grass for someone with a lot of pets, roof leaks in a condo, lowrider toilet replacement and how to keep the integrity of Turkish tiles and the proper grout to use for them
Dean gets into fences, walls and hedges, discussing the differences between them and how to determine which one is right for your home and details the best preparation and installation for each of these options. Callers asked Dean's advice about low flow toilets, the proper paint to use in a kitchen, how to resolve a strange sewer smell coming from a largely unused bathroom and when putting in a post for a fence, is it better to use concrete or 'post hole foam.'
Dean gets into fences, walls and hedges, discussing the differences between them and how to determine which one is right for your home and details the best preparation and installation for each of these options. Callers ask Dean's advice on whether to replace a wooden fence with a block wall and a kitchen sink issue with an undermount granite sink.
Dean continues with part two of big tract remodeling and recap's part one’s important mentions. Dean recaps a bit of part one's show to help set up part two. Dean talks turning windows into sliding doors, as it instantly provides natural lights into a tract home without creating any more holes. Lastly, new garage doors in tract homes and how it could change the visual appeal of a home.
Dean covers resurfacing an outdoor spa and to prevent it from collapsing. Dean advices a caller on what to do with his plant ledges in his tract home. Dean helps a caller figure out what is causing their whole house water filter from working properly. Plus, Dean talks about restoring stamped concrete and what to avoid. Plus, Eaton Fire phase two clean up and aftermath.
Dean addressed the weaknesses of tract homes, reducing and removing soffits. Dean says to get an inspection camera as it's a helpful tool when planning a remodel. Dean talks about relocating chandeliers and how a fireplace could screw up the living room’s improvements (design by demolition). Last, Dean finishes his key elements when it comes to remodeling tract homes.
This weekend, Dean talks small bets with major pay offs when it comes to remodeling tract homes. Dean covers the weaknesses of tract homes when remodeling them and how tract developments are the reason why many people can purchase a home. He shares how the largest weakness of a tract home is in fact, the orientation of the lot. Lastly, Dean says not to jump fundamentals and to obey them when remodeling a tract home.
Dean advices on how to layout a steamed shower and building a wraparound porch on a tiny house. Dean helps a caller on locating California native drought tolerate plants that would go well with either gravel or decomposed granite. Dean says that most tract homes have four different developments and how the developers tend to flip them, change the placement to create an illusion of varies homes for the neighborhood; to make it look full. Plus, he recaps on the craftsmanship, the engineering and t...
Dean continues with an all-calls week, where he answers your burning questions or concerns surrounding your home! Dean dives into replacing rotten stucco beams that have damaged by water damage, resurfacing their backyard with concrete, and breaks down the differences of using steel studs vs wood stud for rebuilding a home.
Dean talks about interior rock wool insulation and if the connection of Wi-Fi could be distributed. Dean talks about the brightest white paint and different sheens types. Dean covers adding insulation to homes. Plus, he advices a caller on making their property safe from injury as its hazardous step.
Dean talks about faith-low LED lighting and the way they are built. Dean talks about American Standard and its quality, and the removal of asbestos . Lastly, Dean talks about adding slab floor to a patio to become leveled + Dean’s closing thoughts and logical fallacies.
Today, Dean is having an all-calls day. Where he answers any question, you may have revolving your home. Dean talks about the hidden barn-styled door and advices a caller about a mini split system and a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system. He also explains what mini split systems are and how they work. Lastly, Dean shares about the Unico System and finding the right contractors.
Dean helps a caller with their faulty dimmable recessed lighting set. Dean advices a caller on replacing sheet vinyl flooring with a wooden plank and the importance of reviewing the warranty. Plus, he talks about galvanized drain lines and descaling operation of a home
Dean offers tips and tricks for you to maximize the outdoor space at your home. From storage options to opening up space for entertaining, Dean talk about it all and offers the latest details and trends to the most bang for your buck!
Dean offers tips and tricks for you to maximize the outdoor space at your home. From storage options to opening up space for entertaining, Dean talk about it all and offers the latest details and trends to the most bang for your buck!
Dean offers tips and tricks for you to maximize the outdoor space at your home. From storage options to opening up space for entertaining, Dean talk about it all and offers the latest details and trends to the most bang for your buck!
Dean details all the things you need to know about having a proper garage.
Dean details all the things you need to know about having a proper garage.
Dean continues with part two of the International Builder’s Show 2025 and its highlights! Dean talks about kitchen hood venting appliances. PlasmaMade is a company that has been making recirculating kitchen filters that help bring air back into the room and how it is placing a new standard for filtering systems. Dean talks about a soft-closing screen door that comes with a small cartridge with a coiling wind that helps with those stubborn doors that tend to be left open... As it closes perfectly...
Dean goes to the phonelines and answers all types of questions surrounding your home. Dean provides the basic principle on building and installing an electric fireplace. Dean covers the different measurements for toilet drain holes: round and elongated toilet bowls. Dean helps a caller with questions concerning a roof replacement with large tiles. Plus, replacing a chipped skylight and replacing a ruined stamped concrete.
Dean continues with all the fun and innovative things he encountered at the 2025 International Builder Show. Dean highlights the companies Stellar and DaVinci, as they could create the perfect customed fireplaces. Dean covers the issue of mosquitoes, the most effective replants such as Thermacell units, and a carbon monoxide mosquito attractor to help eliminate them by gathering them all together. Wrmth has developed a summit the heated chair that conceals with its heating panels + heat pumps an...
Today, Dean talks about the largest home industry show on the planet! Yes, he is talking about the International Builder’s Show 2025! Dean shares some of the things that stood out to him such as a garage door made by the popular brand; Coplay’s Verti-stack door was showcased this year. Dean got excited about LG’s new thin door counter depth refrigerator at the International Builder’s Show. Dean advices a caller who’s replacing their flat roof, a leak near the mainline meter and how to identify t...
Dean continues with answering a caller’s question about a meter leak. He continues to talk about the greatest industry event, the 2025 International Builder’s Show. Dean talks about Hover’s Artificial Intelligence “design software” which brings a transformative digital experience to the built world + what's Dean’s concern for it. Dean loves how not everything at the International Builder show is always expensive. He highlights the third generation, door saver’s hidden doorstop for under $10 doll...
Today, Dean is joined by Chris Carson, the concreate contractor to discuss everything concrete! Chris shares what made him get into the concreate business and as Dean talks preperation and detailing.
Dean goes to the phone lines and answers questions surrounding your home. Dean and Chris Carson talk about the cost of different types of concrete and fire-resistant coding and their textures. Dean talks about concreate masonry, real concreate and the biggest failure with concrete. Dean dives into steel, reinforcement, cracks' and how to fix the issue .
Dean talks everything concrete and rebaring, how close they should be placed andd what kind to use. Dean and Chris Carson talk about the different types of finishes that are available, masonry and Dean gives a recap of the things he and Chris Carlson covered.
In the wake of the devastating fires in Southern California the focus now is rebuilding and recovery, but that process can be lengthy and officials in the fire affected areas are considering the idea of letting builders permit their own projects, which would shorten the length of time of a new build. But there are pros and cons to this consideration, Dean explores all of them and takes questions from callers.
In the wake of the devastating fires in Southern California the focus now is rebuilding and recovery, but that process can be lengthy and officials in the fire affected areas are considering the idea of letting builders permit their own projects, which would shorten the length of time of a new build. But there are pros and cons to this consideration, Dean explores all of them and takes questions from callers.
