Dean tackles the sounds and secrets of your home—starting with a caller hearing a mysterious low-frequency rumble coming from their sliding door. He also helps another homeowner weigh the pros and cons of adding insulation versus upgrading their water heater to fix a chilly house. Then, Dean digs into the buzz about using soybean oil to extend the life of a roof—fact or fiction? Plus, a look at vintage attic designs with no nail holes and how they help protect Spanish tile roofs from moisture.

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Description: Dean reminds homeowners that a solid roof starts from the inside—repairing and insulating the attic before tackling the roof itself. He breaks down the world of roof tiles, explains tear-offs, and what it really means to do a “roof over,” including how roof shape can change. With California gearing up for a hot summer and a wet winter thanks to El Niño, Dean shares why now’s the time to get ahead on repairs. Plus, a full recap of roofing essentials to keep your home covered year-round.

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6:05am – It’s an all-calls Saturday! Dean opens the phone lines to discuss anything surrounding your home! 

6:20am – Dean advices a caller who wants to revamp her composite sink.  

6:35 am – Dean talks overhang sinks and replacing sinks. 

6:50 am – Dean talks about dealing with an old foundation on a property. 

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7:05am – Dean provides advice to a listener about a solar lease agreement. 

7:20am - Dean talks solar lease rates and works around some loopholes with the electric bill. 

 7:35am –Dean dives into a leaking heater and what to do to fix it, 

7:50am – Dean advices a caller on replacing their roof, and a termite tratment 

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Dean shares his ten-step playbook for finding the right contractor, stressing that it’s your responsibility to choose the person who will get the job done. He calls out a common “culture hole” — we rush into projects without considering design — and explains how to vet three or more qualified prospects. Dean’s practical advice starts with checking contractors’ legal credentials online and continues through the consultation: punctuality, appearance, clear communication, and knowing who you’re talking to.

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Dean walks you through his ten steps for finding the right contractor, then opens the phone lines to answer listeners’ burning questions. Topics include re-piping, the pros of pea-gravel hardscapes, weatherproof cabinets, spider-cracking concerns, solutions for a wavy roof, and the use (and cautions) of muriatic acid for treating roots.

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Dean continues his ten-step guide to hiring the right contractor, recapping key steps and emphasizing crew size and site care. He recommends asking about C.M.S. (construction management software), explains how the app works and what you can track, and urges clients to buy their own materials and expect transparent, no-markup pricing. Dean stresses jobsite courtesy (porta-potties, property protection) and closes with a rapid recap of the ten steps to finding the perfect contractor.

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6:05am – It’s an All-Call Saturday where Dean takes all types of questions surrounding your home! 

6:20am – Dean instructs a caller on how to go about hiring contractors for landscaping and remodeling. 

6:35 am – Dean talks sanded grout tile and how to clean countertop tile in the kitchen. 

6:50 am – Dean shares the differences between a regular screen and a security screen and the benefits of security screens. 

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7:05am – Dean provides advice to a caller dealing with debris in their insulation. 

7:20am - Dean talks pavement replacements and city permits. 

 7:35am – Dean talks replacing roofs and shingles. 

7:50am – Dean dives into re-stuccoing. 

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