30 JUN 2024 · Dean dives into water wisdom for part two of Water Wisdom Weekend, discussing filtration, softening systems, and smart water use. He emphasizes finding a balance—not turning your home into a rainforest or desert, but using water wisely.  Dean highlights the importance of using water effectively, particularly for SoCal residents, advising against daytime watering and recommending upgrading to a smart irrigation controller. These controllers, now affordable on Amazon, adapt to weather conditions, ensuring efficient water use.  Dean then takes a call about a bathroom remodel, sparking a discussion on the pros and cons of bathtubs.  

30 JUN 2024 · Dean kicks off the second hour with a caller discussing how to handle foundation cracks in an HOA setting.  Next, he dives into smart irrigation systems, explaining their detailed customization and efficiency. Dean also recommends switching to an electric tankless water heater for optimal performance.  Shifting focus inside the house, Dean emphasizes the importance of water filtration systems. He explains that reducing scale from municipal water supplies can improve water taste and extend appliance life, but cautions against over-filtering as some minerals are beneficial.  Dean wraps up with tips on indoor water filtration, including the benefits of reverse osmosis and UV systems for biologics. He stresses the need for balanced filtration that retains healthy minerals. Tune in for practical advice on maintaining a healthy and efficient home water system! 

30 JUN 2024 · Dean starts the hour emphasizing that we’re not in a drought, so don’t zeroscape your lawns. Lush greenery helps keep our environment cooler and moister. He also discusses why water softeners, originally designed for industrial use, are a mistake for homes. Instead, he recommends a descaling system to protect your appliances and faucets.  Dean takes a call about handling asbestos tiles, offering practical advice.  He then circles back to water filtration, covering different types and materials for indoor and outdoor systems. Dean urges finding the right balance—filtering your water without going overboard and stripping out beneficial minerals.  Dean wraps up the show by summarizing filtration options and explaining how to check if your pool is leaking with the water bucket test. Tune in for essential tips to keep your home water system efficient and healthy! 

29 JUN 2024 · It’s a water wisdom weekend as Dean talks about using water properly, water troubles and landscaping.Summer is here and with no drought, Dean shares his knowledge of water usage when it comes to landscaping your property. Dean says to not strip your landscape to create a desert environment but to have fun with the landscaping. Dean recommends Theodore Payne Foundation as a good place for native California plants imaginable. Dean provides advice to a caller about replacing an old roof and mitigating a mold issue. 

29 JUN 2024 · Dean continues to take calls as he provides advice on replacing an older roof and a/c installation.  Dean suggests to plant trees to help create shade and how transpiration works to help cool the air around the area by simply having trees. Dean talks about the different types of sprinklers and a simple adjustment to the irrigation system can make a difference with water conservation in SoCal. Dean says to use water and use it wisely (no wasting water) Have to keep it green and cool by having it filled with plants and trees. 

23 JUN 2024 · Today, Dean continues to share his specialty vendor list of his favorite businesses that help bring your home to the next level. Dean talks about LA’S Pinky’s Iron Doors and their classy door inventory. He talks about Walker Zanger, and their custom stone items too. Dean also  provides a suggestion to a caller that  spilt a beam when his vehicle hit a property. 

23 JUN 2024 · Dean continues answering callers questions: removing a kitchen counter sink that was installed incorrectly. Dean talks about Lights Styles, and their lighting design experts and their various lighting, lamps and chandeliers options.  He talks things Theodore Pain Foundation, and how the company is  the most resourceful when it comes to California native nursery plants. Also, The Valley Hive, for their bee keeping supplies and expert bee counsel. Lastly, Dean says to window shop and become familiar with what’s out in the market with your shopping, and how it can help with inspiration.  

23 JUN 2024 · Dean mentions Hardware Specialty Work, for their specialty custom lumber and their work.  ean returns taking calls, Dean gives recommendations on exterior finishes. Dean talks about the Kitchen Store, and rants about their large cabinet options and anything surrounding the kitchen. Dean talks about Aldik Home, with their extortionary high-quality artificial plants and home decor. Dean dives into Pasadena Architectural Salvage, as it is known for their vintage items for homes. Dean mentions Wild Birds Unlimited, for their exclusive, fresh, high-quality bird food and supplies. Another is Floor and Décor, known for their brilliant selection and having designers on hand to cover any decoration projects or questions. Plus, the PTS store for their stickley furniture and more!   

22 JUN 2024 · Dean shares his Specialty Vendor List a.k.a. his connections to businesses he uses. Dean talks hot climate and provides tips on how to keep your home cool with the air conditioner. Dean talks about Reseda Discount Pottering & Fountains – with over 1k inventory of fountains running on display.   Dean provides an important fact about fans and how they don’t cool rooms down but tend to cool human body temperature instead. He also, talks about Restoration Hardware;  with their high-quality furniture and have good décor advisers. 

22 JUN 2024 · Dean answers caller's burning questions about their home: water entering basement due to rain and  tips on how to remove stains on a porcelain kitchen sink. Dean talks about HD Buttercup, a manu-tailor (manufacturer tailoring) retailer with great furniture and its different locations. Plus, Dean talks about Coco Republic, the Australian company that owns HD Buttercup furniture store.