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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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Home with Dean Sharp

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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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701 episodes

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All-Calls Weekend| Hour 1 24:35

7 hours ago24:35

24:35

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.…

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All-Calls Weekend| Hour 2 33:30

7 hours ago33:30

33:30

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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New Stuff | Hour 1 33:30

6 days ago33:30

33:30

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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New Stuff | Hour 2 31:51

6 days ago31:51

31:51

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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New Stuff | Hour 3 35:42

6 days ago35:42

35:42

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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All-Calls Weekend| Hour 1 28:19

7 days ago28:19

28:19

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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All-Calls Weekend| Hour 2 32:15

7 days ago32:15

32:15

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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All-Calls Sunday! | Hour 1 30:06

13 days ago30:06

30:06

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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All-Calls Sunday! | Hour 2 29:23

13 days ago29:23

29:23

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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All-Calls Sunday! | Hour 3 32:21

13 days ago32:21

32:21

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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All-Calls Saturday! | Hour 1 32:52

14 days ago32:52

32:52

Dean takes your home improvement calls!

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All-Calls Saturday! | Hour 2 30:20

14 days ago30:20

30:20

Dean takes your home improvement calls!

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Finding Your Style | Hour 1 33:54

20 days ago33:54

33:54

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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Finding Your Style | Hour 2 34:57

20 days ago34:57

34:57

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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Finding Your Style | Hour 3 38:21

20 days ago38:21

38:21

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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