Home with Dean Sharp

Home with Dean Sharp

Listen to Home with Dean Sharp on Saturdays from 6 AM to 8 AM and Sundays from 9 AM to 12 PM on KFI AM 640!Full Bio

Wildfire Coverage Part 2 | Hour 3

Wildfire Coverage Part 2 | Hour 2

Dean has his friend John White, a retired boulder driver with Cal Fire during wildfires. - he talks about ways to save your home. Dean recaps fireproofing your home with ember proof vents or simply removing them completely, fire rated windows or films, fire gel, defensible space. 
Lastly, Dean answers caller's calls regarding fireproof roofs, fire gel and how effective they are.

Wildfire Coverage Part 2 | Hour 1

Dean continues to discuss the wildfires in a part two session and what should be your next steps for anyone affected. Dean shares tips on how to rebuild after a natural disaster. He also covers ways to prevent embers from entering your home and fire rated glass for that extra protection. Dean continues to talk about ember proof vents, remodeling for the future and some ultimate long-term solutions. 

Wildfire Coverage Part 1 | Hour 1

Dean talks about the wildfires burning throughout Southern California and how to contribute to a broader conversation. Dean continues to discuss the deadly wildfires from his unique perspective and what to do after a natural disaster. He also provides the latest on all fires blazing throughout Southern California. Lastly, Dean talks about FEMA and to report for assistance with their helpful loans after a natural disaster and what to expect. 

Wildfire Coverage Part 1 | Hour 2

Dean talks more about FEMA and the impotance of calling your insurance company immediately to file a claim when dealing with a natural disaster. Dean explains payments from insurance companies and how to start a claim. He also discusses about fire windows and the differences between them and regular windows. Dean talks to a civil engineer that shares how residential water systems work during fires. Dean preview's part two of the show and continues to share the long-term temporary steps while rebuilding and redirecting after a disaster.

Essential Tools Part 2 | Hour 1

Dean continues with part two on his reactive basic tool set for homeowners when something breaks, gets loose, or squeaks. Dean says to grab yourself some pliers into your reactive tool kit and explains the general rule on them. Dean finds channel locking pliers as a great add-on to the kit, the difference of wrenches.Plus, Dean recaps the essential tools that one may need for any case scenario when it comes to fixing things around your home. 

Essential Tools Part 2 | Hour 2

 Dean advices a caller about installing a GFCI outlet around their home. 
 Dean provides a list of tool brands that are made in the U.S. and what could cause the pressure to weaken out of a faucet. Dean says to get a tape measure that will last you by getting a 25-footer. 
Dean loves a handy laser level and when to use it. He also, dives about the different tapes: electrical, 3M scotch, and more!

Essential Tools Part 2 | Hour 3

Dean helps a caller dealing with cracks on their ceramic tile countertops and how to fix the issue. 
Dean helps a caller with their water temperature issues, and another with its water heater power that keeps going out.

Essential Tools Part 1 | Hour 1

Dean talks about essential homeowner tool kit to help you with fixing your home. 
Dean also breaks down the 5-gallon bucket organizer and the reason why it’s a must in collection of tools. He also dives into all variations of hammers and which type of hammer is important to own. 
Lastly, Dean talks about the type of hammers that are essential to the homeowner kit. 

Essential Tools Part 1 | Hour 2

Dean explains reactive tool, and important to have in case something bad comes up along your home. Dean advices a caller about a leak and re-piping. Dean talks about the size of screws to use when roof sheathing. He talks accessories to have in your essential tool kit such as a hammer, a flat pry bar, wood chisel blades, and explains the “cat's claw”. 
Lastly, Dean says to have multi-tip screw drivers and wrenches. Dean recaps his list of tools that he finds to be important to have.