Dean kicks off the holiday season in style, broadcasting live in front of an energetic studio audience from the iHeartMedia Lounge! Special guest Brian Gold, Vice President of the iconic Aldik Home, joins Dean to talk everything festive: the hottest trends in holiday décor, how to make your home feel warm and luxurious without breaking the bank, and why this year is all about rich textures, bold ornaments, and bringing the magic indoors. Think Ralph Lauren, or as Dean likes to call it, adulting Christmas. Plus, meet Rosie from Aldik Home – she’s decorating a stunning 7-foot designer Christmas tree LIVE on stage throughout the entire three-hour show!

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Dean reveals his famous 80-20 rule for holiday decorating: 80% of the wow comes from just 20% of the zhoosh – learn exactly where to spend your time and money for maximum impact. Then it’s a mindset shift: Stop decorating only the front of the house for the neighbors and start turning the back of your home (the part YOU see every day) into your personal winter wonderland. Dean and Brian debate garlands vs. wreaths, real vs. artificial, and how to make the holidays feel more about YOU and your family than impressing the guests.

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The tree is now fully decked out in real time by Rosie (and it’s gorgeous!). Dean and Brian take your calls on everything from mantel styling to outdoor lighting disasters. Dean shares his pro tips for ribbon techniques, ornament placement, and why you should always decorate from the inside-out. The excitement peaks when Dean draws the winning raffle ticket – one lucky audience member walks away with the spectacular, fully-decorated Aldik Home Christmas tree (valued at over $2,000) to take home today!

A festive, fun, and informative holiday kick-off you had to hear to believe – only on The House Whisperer with Dean Sharp, live on KFI AM 640!

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Dean and Tina do love themselves a Christmas parade. And Rick Caruso’s party is a real doozy, even if the twosome is merely part of the festive atmosphere!

Today’s first caller has an electrical panel that's nearly 50 years old. Is it time to replace it?

Following water damage to the drywall and carpet of her home, the next caller is having an issue with mold remediation. Should she trust the company that wants to charge her $8000 for treating two rooms? Dean says something must be done, because living with potentially toxic mold spores in your space is potentially life-threatening.

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In the second hour of Home with Dean Sharp, a listener wanted to know about the California energy rules regarding solar paneling for an ADU.

The next caller’s home was damaged in the January Altadena wildfires, and her wood fencing was burned. She wants to know about the safest and most economical way to rebuild without upsetting her three surrounding neighbors.

Another caller discovered termite droppings in his attic and is wondering how concerned he should be about that.

Our last caller has some paint quality questions regarding redoing the exterior of his Arizona home.

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Welcome home! Fall has arrived in Southern California, with heavy rains heralding the change of seasons.

Today’s first caller is wondering why he needs to get a building permit for his garage on his house, which is more than 60 years old. He makes a valid point: His garage is older than the city, so why is the city council being so obstructive?!

The next caller has a concrete conundrum: Should he grind and smooth out the cracks of his patio, or have it fully replaced?

To reroof, or not to reroof? Following a roof revision more than 30 years ago, a caller’s cave cover is now leaking, and she wants Dean to talk to her about layering asphalt shingles or any other cost-effective repair options she may have.

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In the second hour of Home with Dean Sharp, a listener is stressed about a rat problem he doesn’t know how to solve and wants Dean’s expert advice. Who is brave enough to venture up into this man’s crawl space?

When it comes to replacing a bathtub and adding solid panels to the surrounding walls, what does Dean recommend when it comes to an aesthetic bathroom remodel?

Uh-oh! A caller’s water heater is rattling, buzzing and humming, and she’s afraid it may burst or blow up! Is it safe?

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We do not light rooms, we light things. Dean talks about setting the mood with sexy lighting for your home during the festive season.

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