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DEAN CONTINUES WITH LISTENER CALLS TACKLING PROBLEMS ABOUT: HIRING PRIVATE A FIRE COMPANY TO HELP PROTECT A FIRE-PRONE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE PROS/CONS OF ROOFING TITLE JOBS, REPAIRING PAINTING CABINETS WITH MAJOR CHIPPING ISSUES, AND REPAIRING ROOF SHINGLES AND WOOD FLOORING DEALING WITH MOISTURE BEING TRAPPED.
DEAN TAKES LISTENER CALLS AND ADDRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT: PEELING GRANITE COUNTERTOP SLABS, FROZEN COILS, AND HEAT PUMPS AND HOW AIR FLOW WORKS, AND RESTORING ENGINEER WOODEN FLOORS WITH SCUFFS.
Dean continues with listener calls tackling problems about: buckling wooden floors due to moisture, restoring a cedar wooden fence, placing concrete slabs and building A.D.U.’s, and exploring different types of sighting options out in the market. Plus, a common noise coming from new furnace brands.
Dean covers early Spring season concerns and on how to get rid of pests, the different types of repellents. How to get rid of rodents and mosquitoes. Also, on the California ban on oil base paint.
Dean advices if you should hire a contractor or get a separate handy-person for each home projects. Using linoleum over ceramic tile, and how to remove snails, slugs, and frogs from homes.
Dean suggests pellets and baits to get rid of fire ants, the definition of R.E.D.: repelling, excluding, and deterring rodents. Owl boxes or raptor perch help with rodent control, pruning trees in Fall and the SoCal use of 4 Ds - dead, damaged, diseased, & dysfunctional. Also, the types of bees and how to manage bees.
Dean shares on the Do’s and Dont’s about critters and nature during this Spring season. Dean talks about gardening concerns including bugs, rodents and plants. ALSO, covers slippery driveways and ways to prevent them.
Dean talks about cabinetry heights, pruning trees in the Fall, poison-free repellents for critters and more Spring stuff!
Dean takes all types of questions surrounding your home & about plans + permits! Dean breaks down city’s permits and its codes that include: repairs, improvements, movements, converting & demolishing. Dean shares that the International Building code is updated every three years and how new updates are still rolling through. Dean shares his knowledge on heater issues, cold air circulation and about air sealing homes.
Dean gives tips on doors that stick constantly and how doors may need to be trimmed due to swelling from climate/season change. Dean continues permit talk and what doesn’t need a permit. Dean says electrical or pluming changes always will need permits. General permits are for the safety of the home. Dean talks about over the counter permits and on the spot.
Dean explains what a 'crazy clean' product is and how to properly clean a toilet, bad electrical work done and how to prevent fires. Dean brings in all the elements together. PLUS, the next steps including scents.
Dean talks about damaged wooden floors that have permanent stains and how likely, it may need to be replaced. Dean also discusses the use of sawdust adhesive water mixture to help create a sound-proof ceiling. Also, on replacing curved rafter tails and gutter-issues.
Dean continues the topic of sound, and he previews texture and aromas in your house. Dean also shares everything we need to know about sound proofing your home including the type of padding and how to do so, cost-efficiently.
Dean dives into the importance of sound and sound design in your home. Also, Dean talks about termite infestations, carpet density, padding and
TODAY, DEAN CONTINUES THE CONVERSATION ABOUT HIS RECENT TRIP TO THE 2024 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL BUILDER'S SHOW AND WATCHING THE FILM, DUME 2. DEAN TALKS ABOUT VENTS ON A COOKTOP OVEN AND THE CONFUSION OF THEM. PLUS, THE POPULARITY OF MULTI-USE OF KITCHEN SINKS ARE BACK!
DEAN RETRACES HIS VISIT AT THE 2024 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW AND TALKS ABOUT THE NEW TRENDS. DEAN TALKS ROOF VENT REPLACEMENTS AND WHEN TO REPLACE A ROOF. DEAN CONTINUES TO TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING HE TOOK FROM THE EXPERIENCE AT THE BUILDER'S SHOW, INCLUDING MATTE FINISHES AND HOW TO REMOVE WATER SPOTS FROM MARBLE SINKS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AVOIDING ANY ACID LIQUIDS.
DEAN CONTINUES WITHT THE TOPIC OF WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO REPLACE A ROOF. DEAN TALKS ABOUT SOUNDPROOFING A ROOM WITH INSULATION. DEAN TALKS ABOUT MODERN MILLS AT THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW AND THE FADING TREND OF BARN DOORS. PLUS, ABOUT THE FUTURE OF INDUCTION COOK TOPS AND INDUCTION HOBS.
DEAN SHARES WHAT HE TOOK FROM THE LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW 2024. DEAN TALKS ABOUT LVTS AND LVPS AND HOW THEY DISTRIBUTE HEATING THROUGHOUT THE HOME, DEAN PROVIDES A CALLER ON ADDING PAVEMENT IN THEIR BACKYARD AND HOW THE DESIGN OF IT IS THE MAIN FACTOR. ALSO, DEAN TALKS ABOUT 3-D IMAGING AND THE USAGE OF 3-D SOFTWARE WHEN PLANNING OUT HOME IMPROVEMENTS. PLUS, DEAN MENTIONS HIS MIXED FEELINGS ON VERTICAL SLAT WOOD PANELING AND HOW IT’S A FAD.
DEAN SHARES WHAT HE TOOK FROM THE LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW 2024 INCLUDING SOME OF THE POPULAR TRENDS. DEAN SAYS TO DREAM BIG AND GO SEARCHING FOR THE THINGS THAT YOU NEED, PLUS HOW IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU ARE WORKING ON YOUR PROJECT. DEAN TALKS ABOUT REPLACING TUBS AND HOW MANNY PEOPLE ARE TURNING THEIR BATHROOMS INTO SPA-LIKE RETREATS. DEAN TALKS TO A CALLER ABOUT BRINGING IN A HEAVY SAFE INTO THEIR HOME WITH HARDWARE FLOORS AND WAYS TO AVOID DAMAGING FLOORS.
ALL CALLS DEAN TACKLES LISTENER QUESTIONS ABOUT BUILDING AN ADU (ADULT DWELLING UNIT) IN THE BACKYARD, THE PROPER GRADING FOR A DRIVEWAY, HOW TO FIX A WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR THAT IS SHOWING VASTLY DIFFERENT PRESSURES ACROSS THE HOUSE, HOW TO PROPERLY WATERPROOF SEVERAL DECKS AT A BEACH HOUSE, AND SEVERAL FIREPLACE QUESTIONS IN HOMES FROM THE VALLEY TO THE MOUNTAINS.
FLOORING ALTERNATIVES DEAN TALKS ABOUT ALTERNATIVES TO WOOD AND STONE FLOORING, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSING ON VINYL FLOORING. DEAN EXPLAINS THE POPULARITY OF VINYL FLOORING AND THE NEWEST STYLES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FROM ULTRA LUXURY TO VERY AFFORDABLE. HE REVIEWS BOTH VINYL PLANK AND TILE STYLES AND TALKS ABOUT THEIR DURABILITY AND INSTALLATION AND OFFERS BASIC TIPS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW BEFORE INSTALLING ANY KIND OF VINYL FLOORING. DEAN TACKLES LISTENER QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT SHRUBBERY MIGHT BE BEST TO KEEP DOGS FROM JUMPING OVER A WALL BETWEEN HOMES WITH PLANTS, REMOVING NON-SUPPORTIVE WALLS FOR AN ADDITION AND WHETHER OR NOT PERMITS ARE NEEDED, AND HOW TO RECOLOR AND RESEAL A STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY.
FLOORING ALTERNATIVES DEAN TALKS ABOUT ALTERNATIVES TO WOOD AND STONE FLOORING, SPECIFICALLY FOCUSING ON VINYL FLOORING. DEAN EXPLAINS THE POPULARITY OF VINYL FLOORING AND THE NEWEST STYLES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FROM ULTRA LUXURY TO VERY AFFORDABLE. DEAN REVIEWS BOTH VINYL PLANK AND TILE STYLES AND TALKS ABOUT THEIR DURABILITY AND INSTALLATION AND OFFERS BASIC TIPS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW BEFORE INSTALLING ANY KIND OF VINYL FLOORING.
