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1 Throwing good parties and building community (w/ Priya Parker) 38:16
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Many of us are entering the new year with a similar goal — to build community and connect more with others. To kick off season five, Priya Parker shares ideas on how to be the host with the most. An expert on building connection, Priya is the author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters.” Whether it's a book club, wedding, birthday or niche-and-obscurely themed party, Priya and Chris talk about how to create meaningful and fun experiences for all of your guests — including yourself. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts . For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey here ! Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou For the Idea Search application, go to ted.com/ideasearch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Essential Tools Part 1 | Hour 1
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תוכן מסופק על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM). כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM) או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
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.
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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.
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תוכן מסופק על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM). כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM) או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
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.
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continue reading
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.
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1 Getting Control of Sound | Hour 1 33:31
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Dean Sharp kicks off a brand-new show all about getting control of sound in your home. From air-sealing and decoupling techniques to insulation and sound masking, Dean breaks down practical strategies to manage noise and improve your home’s acoustic environment. He explores how noise isn’t just a nuisance—it can actually impact your health—and why thoughtful design makes all the difference. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, your soundscape matters.…

1 Getting Control of Sound | Hour 2 36:34
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Dean dives deeper into soundproofing strategies in the home — from understanding the nature of sound as energy, to tips on how to break its travel paths using insulation, air-sealing, and decoupling techniques. He explains the difference between soundproofing and sound absorption, and how to think about windows, walls, and even flooring when it comes to controlling noise. Dean also breaks down the importance of layered defense and shares practical steps for reducing the impact of noise pollution on your home’s comfort and your mental health.…

1 Getting Control of Sound | Hour 3 31:54
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In Hour 3, Dean continues breaking down the science of soundproofing and how to create a more peaceful living space. He explains the concept of decoupling walls to interrupt the transfer of sound energy, and how techniques like resilient channels, staggered studs, and floating walls can dramatically reduce noise. Dean also walks through the roles of damping and absorption — from mass-loaded vinyl to acoustic panels — and discusses when it's worth investing in high-end materials versus simple insulation. Whether it’s footsteps from upstairs or traffic noise outside, Dean offers strategic solutions to restore calm and quiet at home.…
It’s All Calls Weekend! Dean lets listeners take the reins in this open-format hour. He kicks things off with wife Tina and the team before diving into listener questions—from boosting your home’s water pressure with a pressure regulator or booster pump, to natural weed-killing remedies using vinegar and sunlight. Plus, Dean shares smart sequencing tips for a successful kitchen remodel. Whether you're tackling weeds or hardwood floors, Dean's got practical advice to make home life easier!…
It’s another listener-driven hour on All Calls Weekend! Dean shares his candid thoughts on home improvement TV shows, including why he steers clear of most—except for the BBC’s Grand Designs, which he praises as the gold standard. Plus, callers get expert guidance on spotting load-bearing walls and navigating unique issues like managing a water well on reservation land.…

1 Sort, Inventory, Purge and Store | Hour 1 32:18
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Dean gets into to organizing your space and how to sort, inventory and store the things you really need. Dean addresses a caller's question about how to test different colors of paint in a space instead of testing samples on a wall.

1 Sort, Inventory, Purge and Store | Hour 2 34:34
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Dean gets into to organizing your space and how to sort, inventory and store the things you really need. Dean answers a listener question about a painter who used a sprayer to paint but then threw the residue down the toilet and how to combat the residue that was left.

1 Sort, Inventory, Purge and Store | Hour 3 35:02
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Dean continued his discussion on organizing your home and how to sort, inventory and store the things you really need.
Dean takes listener calls about home remodeling and design. Callers ask questions about the proper fire resistant paint for a home, and how to deal with an efflorescence problem under a home.
Dean takes listener calls about home remodeling and design. Callers ask Dean about how to insulate an older home without resorting to pulling apart the walls, water spots on the ceiling (a lot of them) and how to cover them up, whether or not replacing a 20 year old roof with solar is a good investment vs, building an ADU, how to fix scratches on an engineered wood floor, what's the best way to replace a mirror with a mirror / medicine cabinet combo for a master bathroom and when you're painting your home and use an accent color, should you use that accent color for all exterior doors or just one?…

1 Design Matters Most – Great Architecture is Theater | Hour 1 35:51
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Today, Dean talks about how design matters most when it comes to your home, and that great architecture should feel theatrical. Your home is like a stage -- it can be designed to fit the tastes of everyone who lives under the roof. Placing a spotlight on the stage darkens things up, and Dean explains how it has the opposite effect of what most people think it does. Dean also talks about cemeterial images and the fine arts, like the Mona Lisa.…

1 Design Matters Most – Great Architecture is Theater | Hour 2 29:57
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Dean advices a caller who is asking about putting an offer on a house that he has been renting for 10 years, but needs a lot of work. Is it worth it? Dean also discusses ways to save money from capital gains taxes on a townhouse. And Dean advises another caller on making a house fireproof friendly.

1 Design Matters Most – Great Architecture is Theater | Hour 3 34:53
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Dean dives into how your home can tell a story—starting with the entryway. Learn why floor lines matter, what the Lincoln Memorial teaches us about design, and why the family room should steal the show. A must-listen for anyone planning a renovation or dreaming big.
It's an all-calls weekend on Home with Dean Sharp, where every question about your home gets the attention it deserves! This episode, Dean advises a condo owner on the best way to seal a concrete floor and shares why patience is key when tackling any home project. He also dives into the importance of doing your homework when hiring a contractor—because avoiding scams starts with smart research. Plus, Dean takes on a serious topic: replacing flooring due to black mold, and how to stop lingering odors from seeping into your new layout.…
This episode, Dean tackles real-life home challenges—from replacing flooring damaged by mold build-up to the right way to lay down a new layer of shingles on your roof. A caller dealing with critters in the attic gets expert advice, and Dean walks through the process of replacing waterlines into a garage. Plus, what’s going on when a toilet flushes and debris comes back up? Dean breaks it all down with clarity, humor, and the practical know-how every homeowner needs.…
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Dean Sharp kicks off a lively hour about “new stuff”—from how to clear the board and start fresh, to game-changing innovations in building materials. After Tina’s late arrival due to an important phone call, Dean dives into “Super Wood,” a revolutionary material that’s stronger than steel, resistant to moisture, fire, and rot, and potentially even translucent like glass. Super Wood could soon reshape everything from home siding to airplane frames. Plus, Dean reminds us: the future of building isn’t always dark—it might just be wood!…
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Dean takes listener calls this hour! Leigh from Lompoc calls in to talk about her large 3,000 sq ft home—should she downsize or invest in some help to maintain it? Dean offers advice on using her equity to reduce her workload and suggests hiring a landscaping service and housekeeper before considering moving. Plus, elevator retrofits are more affordable than you might think! Then, caller Gabe wants to know how to optimize ventilation in his 90s two-story home with no eave vents. Dean explains how to vent the attic or consider turning it into a conditioned space using spray foam insulation for maximum thermal efficiency.…
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Dean dives into some incredible new tech and home innovations! First, he talks about bioluminescent petunias—genetically engineered to glow like fireflies and make your yard look like an alien landscape. Then, it’s all about the world’s first transparent OLED TV from LG, which becomes see-through glass when switched off—Hollywood might approve! Dean also shares how to fine-tune your TV to remove judder and motion blur, preserving the look of classic films. And finally, the True Loo: a futuristic toilet that uses a camera system to analyze your health via what you flush!…
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it’s an all-calls weekend on Home with Dean Sharp! This week, Dean helps a caller navigate options for replacing a cracked granite kitchen countertop, and offers expert troubleshooting for a faulty bathroom switch that just won’t shut the lights off. Plus, Dean shares a bit of his personal tradition—collecting unique coffee mugs from his travels—and the stories behind them.…
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This episode, Dean starts with a personal touch, sharing the story behind one of his favorite travel traditions—collecting unique coffee mugs. Then it’s on to tackling real homeowner challenges: he helps a caller dealing with a water-damaged chimney that's causing problems inside the house, explains how to handle calcium build-up on a block wall fence using muriatic acid safely, and offers guidance to a homeowner facing a plumbing issue that’s damaging their concrete slab.…
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It's an all calls weekend! Dean tackles listener questions about 'banging' in pipes after a new water heater has been installed, replacing front doors in an older home when a contractor wants to replace it with something cheap and easy, whether or not you should shellack old oak floors, building a firepit in the backyard, whether you can put windows with different color frames in the same home, and whether wood countertops are a real viable option in a kitchen.…
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Dean continues an all calls weekend, answering questions about a concrete slab crack, how to fix a wood floor after a nasty water leak, water proofing a shower in an old home. Installing 'privacy glass,' how to prevent cats from congregating on a roof and whether or not you need an engineer to draw up blueprints for a home remodel.…
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Dean finishes up the all calls weekend with a few water heater questions, what kinds of alternatives there are for termite tenting that would allow someone to remain in the home and how to fix a roof leak.
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Dean takes your home improvement calls!
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Dean takes your home improvement calls!
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Today we’re talking about finding your personal home decoration style. Every great project begins with intention, theme and some sense of style. Style is an extension of one’s personality. Dean talks about why personal style in your home is important, and what the difference is between style and fashion. Can one’s style be aspirational? Of course! We learn about what that means.…
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A caller wants to know about installing can lights versus attic lights, while another caller asks about how to make their space feel more cohesive if their style doesn't mesh well with the style the house already has. Another caller, whose home burned down in the Altadena wildfires, wants to know before he begins rebuilding if a stick house is better than a modular house. Dean also talks about wood garages with wood siding and how to waterproof and insulate it properly.…
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Dean poses the question, what if my style conflicts with my neighbor’s style? He explains that all neighborhoods have a specific style and flow, which means you must tackle each specific design project in a different way. Designers help you transform your style thoughts into practical expressions. For example, what if you have a preference for everything black? Dean talks about how to apply that style preference to your home in a tasteful way.…
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It’s an all-calls weekend on Home with Dean Sharp! Dean answers your home-related questions live, offering expert advice with his signature clarity and charm. In this episode, he discusses estimated price per square foot in Wrightwood, CA, dives deeper into square footage concerns with a caller, and shares tips on how to properly shut and secure wet paint for future use.…
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This episode, Dean covers the ins and outs of barn-style doors and how much privacy they really offer, explores blown-in attic insulation, weighs the pros and cons of split air conditioners, and discusses what causes dips in tile floors. Whether you're remodeling or just curious, Dean brings expert advice with a down-to-earth twist.…
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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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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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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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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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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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1 Birds, Bees, and Trees! | Hour 1 32:19
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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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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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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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It’s an All-Call Saturday with Dean Sharp, the House Whisperer. Dean opens the phone lines and takes on listener questions about home design and construction—everything from repairing aging foam trim on a 30-year-old stucco house to deciding whether to swap out standard white vinyl windows for sleek black aluminum frames. Along the way, Dean shares design philosophy, practical tips, and why even small changes can make a big architectural impact.…
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In Hour 2 of All Calls Weekend, Dean Sharp continues taking your calls and solving home challenges from every angle. First up, a question about window upgrades leads to a discussion of thermally broken aluminum frames and how to shop smart when you have contractor pricing. Then, Dean breaks down everything you need to know about replacing an aging electrical panel—including when it’s necessary and when it's not. Finally, a homeowner plagued by persistent woodpeckers gets a lesson in peaceful coexistence with nature, with tips on deterrents, feeders, and finding harmony between your home and the wildlife around it.…
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1 Pest Control with special guest Sue Fries of ECOLA | Hour 1 29:08
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Dean talks about pest control and is joined by founder of ECOLA Pest Control, Sue Fries. Sue Fries talks about her mission with ECOLA and some of the treatments the company provides without any toxic chemicals to provide a safety environment to each person. Dean and Sue talk about termites and how much damage they cause in homes. Plus, Dean and Sue talk about orange oils and how it’s not recommended for human health and environment.…
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1 Pest Control with special guest Sue Fries of ECOLA | Hour 2 33:57
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Dean and Sue advise a caller about the electromagnetic device to help remove rodents + bugs from their outdoor area. Dean and Sue discuss how to fumigate for pests without harming plant life. They discuss wood framing and repair due to pest damage in the attic and the type of options with ECOLA products. How to treat wood boring beetles. Lastly, ECOLA’s service warranty is broken down and how to treat mosquitoes.…
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1 Pest Control with special guest Sue Fries of ECOLA | Hour 3 35:51
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Dean and Sue talk about California’s ankle biter mosquitos and how the UV bug zappers don’t work for them. Sue discusses a product that helps control mosquito population. They share tips on getting rid of rodents from attics. Dean and Sue talked about all forms of pest control and ant control.
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Dean talks all-things home: interior, exterior, construction, DIY, remodeling etc. Dean talks about a flagstone patio, removing weeds and decomposed granite. Plus, Dean talks well-made plumbing fixtures.
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Dean advices a caller dealing with water entering her room and causing the dry wall to be replaced frequently due to the slope on her yard.Dean talks stucco and how it should never run down into the soil as it will continue to ruin the material (water damage) + Dean covers leaving a water heater on vacation mode to save some money and the chances of it being damaged. Lastly, Dean shares his input when seeking a reliable handy worker and how to find one.…
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