El Niño is Coming - Dean Talks Roofs! | Hour 2
From Home with Dean Sharp by KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)
May 3, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
Dean discusses home maintenance topics including mysterious noises, insulation versus water heater upgrades, and roof longevity.
Dean tackles the sounds and secrets of your home—starting with a caller hearing a mysterious low-frequency rumble coming from their sliding door. He also helps another homeowner weigh the pros and cons of adding insulation versus upgrading their water heater to fix a chilly house. Then, Dean digs into the buzz about using soybean oil to extend the life of a roof—fact or fiction? Plus, a look at vintage attic designs with no nail holes and how they help protect Spanish tile roofs from moisture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Dean
Topics covered
- home improvement
- roof maintenance
- insulation
- water heater
- El Niño
- attic designs
Keywords
- home sounds
- insulation
- water heater
- roof life
- El Niño
- attic designs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KFI AM 640
Products: soybean oil
Places: Spanish tile roofs
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