HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
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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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: CLAX Trolley
This week’s New to Lou Too features the CLAX Trolley, a versatile, German-made collapsible cart that makes hauling groceries, supplies, and everyday essentials easier while folding away neatly when not in use. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou with Lisa: Automatic sinks, polyjacking, and more!
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on automatic sinks, proper driveway care, and getting stuck-on grime off of the windshield.
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Housesmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou Manfredini: How to prepare your home for a power outage
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou reminds you to schedule your fall tune-up for your HVAC. Lou also talks about the benefits of a Tri-Fuel Generator with all the recent power outages. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.15.26
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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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: PowKakes
This week’s New to Lou Too features the PowKakes! A woman-owned, Illinois-based brand bringing delicious, high-protein pancake mix to the breakfast table. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou with Lisa: Generators, water pressure, and roofing
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on house generator usage following the storms, water pressure issues, and dealing with roofing material manufacturers.
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Housesmarts Radio With Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.08.26
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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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: Wolfbox MF100 Compressed Air Duster
This week’s New to Lou Too features the Wolfbox MF100 Compressed Air Duster! If you’re tired of buying canned air, this powerful electric duster is a game-changer. With up to 150,000 RPM and 45 m/s airflow, it blasts away dust from computers, keyboards, and other electronics for powerful, quick cleaning. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill...Lou Manfredini: Tips for post-rain fertilization
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Today, Lou gives some tips on fertilization after the drenching rains over the weekend. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.01.26
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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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: Coleman Snap ‘N Go 35-Quart Collapsible Hard-Sided Cooler
This week’s New to Lou Too features the Coleman Snap ‘N Go 35-Quart Collapsible Hard-Sided Cooler. The world’s first collapsible hard-sided cooler that keeps ice cold up to 48 hours, holds up to 64 cans / 200 lbs, and collapses to 1/3 of its full size. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou with Lisa: Prepping your house for future storms
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on remedying air pressure changes in your home as well as how to better prepared for storms to hit your house. He also discusses how Base Power launched a battery backup system that ComEd customers have installed in their backyard.
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Housesmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: TIKI BiteFighter Plug & Repel
This week’s New to Lou Too features the TIKI BiteFighter Plug & Repel. A unique repellent device that seamlessly transforms your existing string lights into a powerful mosquito repellent. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou Manfredini: How to get rid of condensation on windows
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou tells John how to get rid of fog on your windows, and how long you need to water your small to medium sized bushes and trees. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 07.25.26
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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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou with Lisa: Home efficiency, steam boilers, and air filters
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on home efficiency, steam boiler maintenance, and proper prioritizing while replacing your windows. Lou would also like to remind listeners that if you haven’t already, change your AC’s air filter following last week’s bad air quality.
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Housesmarts Radio With Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Keepin’ It Green with Lou Manfredini: Bob Bertog joins Lou live from Lurvey
For the final hour of Lou Manfredini’s live broadcast from Lurvey in Des Plaines, Bob Bertog from Bertog Landscape joined Lou for the final hour to answer listener questions both on the phone and in-person!
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Keepin’ It Green with Lou Manfredini: Transform your outdoor living space with Techo-Bloc
Live from his broadcast at Lurvey in Des Plaines, Lou Manfredini spoke with Adrian Pulido from Techo-Bloc about transforming your outdoor living space. Techo-Bloc is a one stop shop for all hardwood needs.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
Lou Manfredini with Simple Flooring: Making the floor-buying process simple
Simple Flooring Company’s lead estimator, John Ingo, joined Lou Manfredini from his live broadcast at Lurvey in Des Plaines. They discussed how Simple Flooring literally keeps things simple, how they bring their products and samples to your home, how their direct-to-consumer model is both convenient and offers cost-saving benefits to you, how they genuinely care and treat you like family, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8526030/8526030_2026-07-20-154230.64kmono.mp3Learn more about Simple Flooring’s 20% offer on Apex Lux Vinyl on simpleflooring.com! Listen to the full HouseSmarts Radio broadcast LIVE from Lurvey in Des...
Keepin’ It Green with Lou Manfredini: Why Toro’s battery platform for mowers is the best
Live from Lurvey in Des Plaines, Lou Manfredini sat down with Jake Ter Haar from State Street Repair to talk about the growing popularity of battery-powered outdoor power equipment, especially Toro’s lineup of tools, and why more homeowners are making the switch. Jake explained that Toro’s battery-powered tools require far less maintenance than gas equipment, are easier to use, and have come a long way in both runtime and reliability.
The conversation also highlighted Toro’s Flex-Force Battery Power System, which uses one interchangeable battery to power more than 75 outdoor tools—from mowers and trimmers to blowe...
Keepin’ It Green with Lou Manfredini: How Lurvey brings your landscape vision to life
Scott Goczkowski, General Manager of Lurvey’s Home and Garden, joins Lou Manfredini on HouseSmarts Radio to celebrate their 40th anniversary by sharing how they take pride in improving outdoor living spaces. Listen in while Scott talks about their inventory pride, landscape vision, and how their professionals can help bring them to life.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini live from Lurvey in Des Plaines!
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners,
special guests, information on new products, and more LIVE from Lurvey Home & Garden!
Lou was joined by Lurvey Home and Garden general manager Scott Goczkowski, State Street Repair/Toro Retailer Jake Ter Haar, Simple Flooring lead estimator John Ingo, and Adrian Pulido from Techo-Bloc before Bob Bertog from Bertog Landscape sat down with Lou to answer quest
Lou with Lisa: Upgrading your air filters for the current air quality
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on upgrading air filters, sanding your sink, making sure rodents don’t come by your vehicle, and more!
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Housesmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou Manfredini: Tackle moss, mildew, and stains on the exterior of your home
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tackle the pesky moss, mildew, and stains that can show up on the exterior of your home and how to clean them. As always, Lou takes texts and calls from devoted WGN listeners!
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 07.11.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with expert advice for homeowners, special guests, innovative new products, practical tips, and much more!
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: FlexTek Bands
This week’s New to Lou Too spotlight is on FlexTek Bands. Designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine, these wearable resistance bands help you build arm strength while walking, working, or even watching TV. It’s an easy way to add strength training to your day—no gym required. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou with Lisa: Concrete staining, surge protection and window leaks
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent to answer questions on listener projects. From preventing concrete staining to surge protection and glass block window leaks, Lou’s got you covered.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 07.04.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back to celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary with expert advice for homeowners, special guests, innovative new products, and practical tips to help you make the most of summer around the house!
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: Drake’s Yankee Doodle Cakes
This week’s New to Lou Too features Drake’s Yankee Doodle Cakes! A genuine classic, delicious devils food cake, filled with rich vanilla creme. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou Manfredini: How to keep your lawn healthy and strong
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says now that we are in the thick of summer, it’s time to start putting some food down.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
Lou Manfredini: Tips to keep your home cool
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. With extreme heat moving in this week, Lou offers some tips on how to keep your house cool.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
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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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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New To Lou Too: Liddy
This week’s New to Lou Too features Liddy, the stackable, storable pot lid solution. Replace up to six mismatched lids with one versatile system, designed to save space and simplify your kitchen. Designed and assembled in Detroit. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou’s To-Do List: Storm repairs, tire marks, and bat removal tips
Lou Manfredini joins 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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Housesmarts Radio With Lou Manfredini
HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.22.26
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 06.20.26
This week on HouseSmarts Radio, it’s Lou Manfredini’s Summer Kickoff Show! Mr. Fix-It is back with expert advice to help homeowners get ready for the season, plus special guests from Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning and Rhino Shield share smart ideas, home-improvement tips, and inspiration for staying comfortable all summer long.
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New To Lou Too: Ooni Pizza Ovens
This week’s New to Lou Too features Ooni Pizza Ovens! The Koda, a gas-powered oven designed for quick setup and easy operation, and the Karu, a versatile multi-fuel model that lets pizza enthusiasts cook with wood, charcoal, or gas. Whether you want convenience or the flexibility to experiment with different fuels and flavors, Ooni has an outdoor pizza oven to match your style. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
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...Lou’s Summer Kickoff Show: Shield your home with Rhino Shield
Dan Huoy, President of Rhino Shield, joins Housesmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about how their ceramic coating differs from traditional paint, the technology behind its durability, and why homeowners and businesses are turning to it for long-lasting protection. They also discuss preparation, weather performance, and the benefits of a 25-year warranty.
To learn what Rhino Shield can do for your home, go to rhinoshield.com.
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Lou’s Summer Kickoff Show: Keep cool with Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning
Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk all about comfort tips during summer heat waves. Gil discussed common cooling issues, such as condensate leaks, ice buildup, clogged filters, and what to do if your system is running but not cooling.
For more information on Doornbos, visit doornbos.com/wgn. Mention WGN Radio, and you’ll get $50 off your A/C tune-up and cleaning!
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...Lou’s To-Do List: Replacing water heaters, shower diverters, electrical shocks, and more!
Lou Manfredini joins 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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