Dean talks about leveling grass in a home, invasions of mustard plants and how to attempt to remove it. Dean provides a listener with the best type of attic installation to use in a home in SoCal. Plus, advices on how to keep a home warm without splurging on the electric bill.
Dean continues with part three on the topic, “It was like this when we bought it.” Dean talks about design of demolition of concrete and hardscape around the home, great hardware such as Johnson Hardware, for its great quality. Also, about pocket doors, renovations and restoring homes
Dean helps a caller with an issue with their electrical transformer making noise + vibration and how to conceal the disturbance.Dean continues to advice caller on their noise complaints with their electrical transformer. He covers H track circuits, UV lights and power surge protectors. Plus, about noise canceling with the use of a waterfall & refilling water daily as the water evaporates.
Dean talks about stone or brick build up on the wall of mantles/fireplaces. Dean also mentons damaged fireplaces, and the issues of having too much crown molding, ceiling length and aspirational home décor. Dean talks about the front/entry space of homes and blocked out windows
Dean discusses, “It was like this when we bought it,” with part two on the topic that focuses on common issues with poorly planned home additions. He offers advice on the usual response people give when they inherit an issue with a product. He talks about building perspectives of skylights, how to deliver light into the ceiling and about the one thing that homeowners with a skylight dislike about them.
Dean discusses, “It was like this when we bought it,” focusing on common issues with poorly planned home additions. He offers advice on a non-working electrical reset plug in a bathroom, advices on how to select the perfect color to use when painting a bedroom wall, LED lighting with electrical issues and about brick planter beds + explains what they are.
Dean discusses, “It was like this when we bought it,” focusing on common issues with poorly planned home additions. He offers advice on creating seamless remodels that enhance the home’s natural flow and highlights why true value goes beyond square footage. Plus, there's a preview of the live holiday show on November 24th!
Dean answers listener questions, offering top tips on heated bathroom floors and advice for identifying asbestos or lead paint in 1920s homes. He also discusses patios, odd lighting issues, and uneven flooring, and wraps up the segment by sharing one of his favorite flooring secrets.
Dean previews the upcoming live edition on November 24, and answers listener questions on building materials, plumbing tips, and bathroom remodel. He wraps up with advice on dealing with lumps and bumps on walls and ceilings.
Learn essential wildfire preparedness tips for Southern California homeowners as Dean shares advice on fireproofing your property, including strategies for emberproofing, proper venting, and fire-safe landscaping. Get practical insights on safeguarding your home and preparing for fire season before it’s too late.
Discover expert tips on wildfire preparedness as Dean dives into fireproofing strategies for Southern California homeowners. Learn about ember-proofing, venting, landscaping, and the importance of fire gels. Plus, Dean emphasizes the critical need to follow evacuation orders and engages with listeners for real-time questions and advice on how to stay safe during fire season.
When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget. Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, area rugs, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money.
When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget. Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, area rugs, HVAC vents, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money. Callers asked Dean about converting a traditional fireplace to something that burns cleaner, like a pot bellied stove, and how big baseboards should be in a room with 18 foot ceilings.
When it comes to your home, details matter. Small things can make a BIG difference without breaking your budget. Paint, light fixtures, lamp replacement cords, flowers, cabinet pulls, doorknobs, area rugs, HVAC vents, even simple furniture changes can transform a room easily without costing you a lot of money. A caller asked Dean's advice on how much one should expect to pay for asbestos testing in floors and walls of a house built in the 70s.
Dean is talking all things fireplaces. Do you need / want one for actual use for heat, or do you want one just for looks? Either way, Dean tackles the details and questions you need to know about how to install, use and care for a fireplace whether it’s a wood burning fireplace or a gas or electric one, the rules in place for fireplaces, (especially in California) and did you know that having one could actually be beneficial for your health? It’s true!
Dean is talking all things fireplaces. Do you need / want one for actual use for heat, or do you want one just for looks? Either way, Dean tackles the details and questions you need to know about how to install, use and care for a fireplace whether it’s a wood burning fireplace or a gas or electric one, the rules in place for fireplaces, (especially in California) and did you know that having one could actually be beneficial for your health? Dean also answers a listener question about adding a s...
Dean is giving the load down on how to properly hang items on your walls. Dean talks about dry walls, wood sheeting and the importance of knowing the wall conditions in your home. Dean dives into talking about plastered walls. He also talks about hanger sizes, anchor points on the objects that are being used. Plus, he teaches on how to prevent water intrusion from entering walls when it rains.
Dean talks about various tub styles and remodeling bathrooms. Dean talks about an exterior metal tub, angle nails and how to carefully place into wall. Dean talks about coursed dreaded threads and how they are great because they only pierce a small hole. Dean continues to provide great tips on hanging stuff in homes and monkey hooks.
Dean says that homeowners need a stud finder in their home. Dean provides tips on how to hang stuff but without causing any damage to rental properties with the use of surface mount adhesive hangers. Dean suggests selecting products that work well with the type of paint/walls in your home. Dean talks about the actual process of placing stuff on your walls...& shares the best tool to have when hanging stuff. Plus, talks about picture rails.
Dean opens the lines to let listeners guide the show with their concerns. He discusses how homeowners borrowing against rising property values for renovations signals the end of the remodeling slump, emphasizing that design truly matters in improving homes. Dean answers a caller's question about a noisy water heater, explaining it's likely due to mineral buildup and doesn't necessarily need replacing, and compares gas versus electric models. He wraps up by advising a caller on what to look for w...
Dean continues to let listeners guide the show with their questions and concerns. He further explains the distinction between designers and builders for a caller from the previous hour. Dean helps a listener diagnose a methane smell in an unused bathroom, identifying the sink as the likely source due to trapped gases. He offers advice on concealing washer and dryer hoses, optimizing appliance placement, and ensuring vent pipes are correctly positioned. Finally, Dean addresses a caller's issue wi...
Dean explores the home monitoring revolution, sharing key burglary statistics and an overview of top security systems. He also offers practical garage safety tips, such as choosing the right door and avoiding common mistakes like leaving your remote on the visor.
Dean answers calls about glass countertops and leaky showers, offering tips to prevent mold. He discusses phone-connected security systems, fog cannons for protection, and essential safety tips for fires, floods, and freezes.
Dean takes calls on mold prevention and bathroom remodel tips, including mixing metal hardware colors. He also shares advice on safely upgrading electrical panels and wraps up with more home monitoring tips.
Dean talks about news and views surrounding your home. But focuses on answering all the burning questions callers have for him. Dean shares about the shift in need for smaller homes from an article he came across and breaks down the pros of it all. Dean advices a caller on points for hiring an independent inspector when building a home. Plus, Dean talks about the difference between composite or concrete pierce on a home.
Dean continues taking caller's burning questions surrounding their homes. He covers the usage of plexiglass and how to keep shower walls dry. Dean shares how to maintain a cascade pond clean with water balancing enzymes. Additionally, Dean covers built-in sprinklers and the types of systems that exist and how reliable they can be.
Dean talks about his vacation in Vermont and soaking in all the Fall vibes. Dean talks about the three S's in the bedroom (sleep, sex and sickness). He covers bedroom function and how it can be anything you want it to be. Dean talks about roofs and how to preserve them.
Dean talks about bedroom designs and about his vacation friends. Dean provides information on the building an indoor pool. He explains the differences between a certified roofer and licensed roofer. Dean says setting up the bedroom set and design could help create a more spacious room. Plus, Dean says to lighten a room and avoid any glares on bedroom items.
Dean covers ants inside a wall socket and how to eliminate them. Dean talks about attic installation and the savings it could bring. He discusses the importance of peace and quietness – as it could be a sound retreat in part of sound installation. Lastly, Dean recaps the tips on remodeling of bedrooms and making it a great environment.
Dean talks about trimming trees for the season, his vacation recap, and much more! Dean says to embrace the holidays as his neighborhood is Halloween and Autumn ready with the decorations. He provides a caller with their crumbling wall in their garage. Also, Dean talks about growing a lawn and setting a watering schedule to keep the lawn moist without drownin
