HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 02.14.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back for a special Valentine’s Day show with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: Solar Crystal Ball Wind Chimes
This week’s New to Lou Too features the Solar Crystal Ball Wind Chimes! A spiraling LED “light” chime for outdoors – to make you smile! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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Lou’s To Do’s List: Attic fans, mini split ACs, and more
Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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Lou Manfredini: How to know if you need more attic insulation
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about how proper attic insulation is the single best way to improve the energy efficiency in your home. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions!
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 02.07.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: Bissell Garage Pro Wet Dry Vac
This week’s New to Lou Too features the Bissell Garage Pro Wet Dry Vac! Transform your garage, vehicle, and workshop cleanup with this versatile vacuum solution for wet and dry messes. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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Lou’s To Do List: Helping Jon with heating systems
Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, in his new weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 01.31.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: Emerson SmartVoice Products
This week’s New to Lou Too features the Emerson SmartVoice Products! Offline voice-controlled smart products for your home that are instantly ready to go. No setup, no app, no Wi-Fi. Just plug it in and start using it! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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Lou’s To Do List: Winter house care
Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 01.24.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: Brick
This week’s New to Lou Too feature is Brick! A device that temporarily blocks apps and notifications you choose (like TikTok, Instagram, etc.) to free up your time and productivity! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend
Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Wendy Snyder | 01.17.26
Wendy Snyder fills in for Lou Manfredini this week. Wendy is joined alongside Mega Pro Jeremy, CEO of Access Elevators Frank Wasilewski, Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Mike Huston and Owner of Baethke Plumbing John Baethke to help answer listener’s home improvement questions.
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Lou’s To Do List: Routers, frozen pipes, and more
Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 01.10.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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Lou Manfredini explains new law about proper battery disposal
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou, once again, explains what you need to know about recycling single use batteries. Lou also says there is still some household cleanup that you can take advantage of before it gets really cold again.
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Lou’s To Do List: Bears, yard work, and more
Lou Manfredini joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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New To Lou Too: The BakerScraper by NexTrend
This week’s New to Lou Too feature is the BakerScraper by NexTrend! A 5-in-1 flexible kitchen tool that works as a scraper, spatula, baker’s knife, ruler, and herb stripper! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 01.03.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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Lou Manfredini: How to properly dispose of batteries
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us what we need to know about battery disposal since the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act went into effect on January 1st.
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Lou Manfredini: Post-holidays deep cleaning tips
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Now that the holidays are over, Lou gives us some deep cleaning tips to get your house back in order. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
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Lou Manfredini: The importance of pre-treating this winter
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to talk about the temperature drop bringing cold weather and how pre-treating with ice melt can help keep your walkways from getting too slippery. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 12.27.25
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: Huga Heated Cushion
This week’s New to Lou Too feature is the Huga Heated Cushion! Durable, long-lasting, and rechargeable, these heated cushions are a game-changer in colder weather. Hand-sewn in Maine with tough, waterproof materials.! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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Lou Manfredini: Supplies you’ll want on hand for the week of Christmas
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us about all the supplies you’ll want to have on hand and ready to go for Christmas week . Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
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New To Lou Too: Resparked Customizer Engraving Pen
This week’s New to Lou Too feature is the Resparked Customizer Engraving Pen! From wood, metal, glass, and plastic to ceramics, this pen allows you to transform any material with unique, professional designs! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 12.20.25
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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Lou’s To Do List: Electricity, doggy doors, and more
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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Lou Manfredini: What is the optimal thermostat setting for winter?
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou talks about dripping water to avoid your pipes freezing, and the best setting for your thermostat during the winter. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 12.13.25
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: Little Elf Wrapping Paper Cutter
This week’s New to Lou Too feature is the Little Elf Wrapping Paper Cutter! The fastest, most efficient way to cut wrapping paper. Straight lines, no jagged edges! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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Lou’s To Do List: Heating systems, frozen gutters, and more
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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Lou Manfredini: How to prevent ice dams
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou tells us what you can do to prevent ice dams. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions and absolves himself from any blame for the Bears loss to the Packers.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 12.06.25
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: Wuben G5 EDC Flashlight
This week’s New to Lou Too feature is the Wuben G5 EDC Flashlight! A zippo-sized flashlight that’s affordable and powerful. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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Lou’s To Do List: Frozen pipes, gutters, and more
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
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Lou Manfredini: How to best prepare your home for winter
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Mr. Fix It offers his suggestions to prevent porch pirates, and to give some tips on how to best prepare your home for winter.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 11.29.25
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
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New To Lou Too: The Magnetic Bag Company
This week’s New to Lou Too feature is The Magnetic Bag Company! Keep your bottle, phone, wallet, and keys secure, clean, and handy with these magnetic gym bags. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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