Episodes

  • Working With Color | Hour 1

    Working With Color | Hour 1
    May 11 2025
    Dean breaks down why color is one of the trickiest design elements in your home. From the science of light and perception, to cultural meanings and psychological effects, Dean reveals how color shifts with light, mood, and mindset—and why that perfect paint swatch can look totally wrong on your wall. Plus, why blue is everywhere… and nowhere.
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    29 mins
  • Working With Color | Hour 2

    Working With Color | Hour 2
    May 11 2025
    Dean answers listener questions on everything from choosing the right white paint for rentals to fixing cement board cracks and solving the dreaded “water hammer” pipe noise. Plus, stove hood options for island cooktops, how to properly paint composite trim, and why vinyl-safe paint could save your project. It’s color, construction, and real-world fixes—served straight from the House Whisperer.
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    37 mins
  • Working With Color | Hour 3

    Working With Color | Hour 3
    May 11 2025
    Dean dives deeper into the nuances of working with color, revealing how our perception shifts based on light and context. He explains the importance of using large paint samples on primed surfaces and viewing them under different lighting throughout the day. Dean breaks down the concept of mass tones and undertones in paint, recommending a simple hack: use physical swatches of cyan, magenta, and yellow—the primary reflective colors—to reveal hidden undertones in complex shades. He also highlights useful tools like color wheels and high-tech color identifiers to help you choose the perfect hue for any space.
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    31 mins
  • All-Calls Weekend| Hour 1

    All-Calls Weekend| Hour 1
    May 10 2025
    Dean has an all-calls weekend where he answers all of your questions surrounding your home! Dean talks about secured doors + glass doors. Dean advices on noise cancelling an apartment located on a busy street with some soundproofing options. Dean talks about building a chicken coop and shares the type of chicks he has in his ranch.
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    27 mins
  • All-Calls Weekend| Hour 2

    All-Calls Weekend| Hour 2
    May 10 2025
    Dean discusses trapped moisture in a glass sliding door, snake proofing a snake infestation, replacing a wheet screed. Lastly, Dean talks floor pops on a hardware flooring and how to treat the issue.
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    32 mins
  • Birds, Bees, and Trees! | Hour 1

    Birds, Bees, and Trees! | Hour 1
    May 4 2025
    In this hour, Dean welcomes bird expert Richard Armoring of Wild Birds Unlimited to explain how to attract beautiful birds to your garden, why birdsong is vital for our wellbeing, and how to avoid common pitfalls like rodents and squirrels. Plus, Dean shares his personal “life list” of backyard birds and how you can start one, too.
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    32 mins
  • Birds, Bees, and Trees | Hour 2

    Birds, Bees, and Trees | Hour 2
    May 4 2025
    In Hour 2, Dean Sharp is joined by bee expert Nicole Paladino of Bee Catchers for a deep dive into the vital role of bees in our ecosystem and what homeowners should know during spring swarm season. They bust the myth that bees are pests, explain the truth behind Colony Collapse Disorder and 2025’s surprising hive loss numbers, and teach listeners what to do (and what not to do) when a swarm or hive shows up on their property. It's a powerful hour about coexisting with nature—right in your own backyard.
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    33 mins
  • Birds, Bees, and Trees | Hour 3

    Birds, Bees, and Trees | Hour 3
    May 4 2025
    Dean wraps up his spring-themed show by diving deep into all things trees with certified arborist Bob Loft, from tree trimming and fruit-thinning tips to the environmental and real estate benefits of mature trees. Dean also shares his philosophy on integrating our homes with the natural world, not fencing it out.
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    34 mins