Home with Dean Sharp

It’s a water wisdom weekend as Dean talks about using water properly, water troubles and landscaping.Summer is here and with no drought, Dean shares his knowledge of water usage when it comes to landscaping your property. Dean says to not strip your landscape to create a desert environment but to have fun with the landscaping. Dean recommends Theodore Payne Foundation as a good place for native California plants imaginable. Dean provides advice to a caller about replacing an old roof and mitigating a mold issue. 

Dean continues to take calls as he provides advice on replacing an older roof and a/c installation. Dean suggests to plant trees to help create shade and how transpiration works to help cool the air around the area by simply having trees. Dean talks about the different types of sprinklers and a simple adjustment to the irrigation system can make a difference with water conservation in SoCal. Dean says to use water and use it wisely (no wasting water) Have to keep it green and cool by having it filled with plants and trees. 

Today, Dean continues to share his specialty vendor list of his favorite businesses that help bring your home to the next level. Dean talks about LA’S Pinky’s Iron Doors and their classy door inventory. He talks about Walker Zanger, and their custom stone items too. Dean also  provides a suggestion to a caller that  spilt a beam when his vehicle hit a property. 

Dean continues answering callers questions: removing a kitchen counter sink that was installed incorrectly. Dean talks about Lights Styles, and their lighting design experts and their various lighting, lamps and chandeliers options.  He talks things Theodore Pain Foundation, and how the company is  the most resourceful when it comes to California native nursery plants. Also, The Valley Hive, for their bee keeping supplies and expert bee counsel. Lastly, Dean says to window shop and become familiar with what’s out in the market with your shopping, and how it can help with inspiration.  

Dean mentions Hardware Specialty Work, for their specialty custom lumber and their work. ean returns taking calls, Dean gives recommendations on exterior finishes. Dean talks about the Kitchen Store, and rants about their large cabinet options and anything surrounding the kitchen. Dean talks about Aldik Home, with their extortionary high-quality artificial plants and home decor. Dean dives into Pasadena Architectural Salvage, as it is known for their vintage items for homes. Dean mentions Wild Birds Unlimited, for their exclusive, fresh, high-quality bird food and supplies. Another is Floor and Décor, known for their brilliant selection and having designers on hand to cover any decoration projects or questions. Plus, the PTS store for their stickley furniture and more!  

Dean shares his Specialty Vendor List a.k.a. his connections to businesses he uses. Dean talks hot climate and provides tips on how to keep your home cool with the air conditioner. Dean talks about Reseda Discount Pottering & Fountains – with over 1k inventory of fountains running on display.  Dean provides an important fact about fans and how they don’t cool rooms down but tend to cool human body temperature instead. He also, talks about Restoration Hardware;  with their high-quality furniture and have good décor advisers.

Dean answers caller's burning questions about their home: water entering basement due to rain and  tips on how to remove stains on a porcelain kitchen sink. Dean talks about HD Buttercup, a manu-tailor (manufacturer tailoring) retailer with great furniture and its different locations. Plus, Dean talks about Coco Republic, the Australian company that owns HD Buttercup furniture store.

Dean talks about the Post fire near Gorman burns more than 11,000 acres, prompts hundreds of evacuations and the new kind of attic that is predicted to be inside residential homes in the 21st century. Dean starts to explain the new attic that has finally arrived in California! It's the unvented conditioned attic. Dean breaks down the basics of an unvented conditioned attics- sealed up tight, no vents or installation on floor but the slope of the attic. Plus, Dean adviced a caller about adding another matting layer (about 6 inches) in their attic while keeping the room cool. 

Dean helps a caller about exterior window shutters that are uneven but functional. Dean suggests a type of window film to cut the UV exposure for caller. Dean explains the continuing envelope of the house with standard installations or open/close cell spray-on. Dean shares that unvented attics help with energy savings. 

Dean advices a caller about installing an above ground pool, and the recommendations for a sand liner from the manufacturer. Dean tells a caller that he needs to inform the lighting inspector what they want and to have a sit-down conversation to have a clear reflective ceiling plan. Dean provides recommendations on a good skylight window for a decent priced one.  Dean says the benefits of closed- vent attics prevent embers, bugs and or rodents from getting into attic. Plus, Dean share’s a story about his father on Father’s Day.