HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini on 720 WGN Chicago

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 05.16.26

    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 | 05.02.26

    Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

  3. 96

    New To Lou Too: J-B Weld Instant Weld

    This week’s New to Lou Too spotlights the J-B Weld Instant Weld! A fast-setting, two-part epoxy adhesive designed for quick repairs on metal, wood, glass, ceramic, and most plastics. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

  4. 95

    Lou’s To Do List: Root removal, siding, 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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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 04.25.26

    Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

  6. 93

    New To Lou Too: Billy Bob Products

    This week’s New to Lou Too spotlights Billy Bob Products! Innovating products that include carpenter bee traps, as well as catch-and-release mouse traps. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 04.18.26

    It’s Lou’s Home & Garden Show! 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’s Home & Garden Show: Time to upgrade with Gilkey Windows & Doors

    Matt Heabel, GM of Gilkey Chicago  Gilkey Windows & Doors, joined HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to share why now is the perfect time to upgrade your windows and doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living. For almost 50 years, this family-owned business has delivered superior fiberglass and vinyl windows and patio doors. He also highlights their new security […]

  9. 90

    Lou Manfredini’s Home & Garden Show: Make your home more efficient with Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC

    Anthony Belokas, Regional Sales Manager for Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC, joined HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to showcase the latest innovations in home comfort—designed to be smarter, quieter, and more seamless than ever. Enjoy your backyard without the disruption of a loud, clunky AC unit. For more information, visit getacomfyhome.com.

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    Lou Manfredini’s Home & Garden Show: A Garden Guy Landscaping

    Matthew Mlynski, with A Garden Guy Landscaping, joined HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to explore how today’s homeowners are reimagining their spaces with complete design-build projects—from custom patios and pergolas to fully equipped outdoor kitchens, fire features, and immersive audio/video setups. Discover the latest trends, innovative technology, and what’s now possible when creating a seamless, […]

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    Lou Manfredini’s Home & Garden Show: Protect your home with the MegaPros Preventative Maintenance Plan

    Jeremy Hogel of MegaPros joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about the importance of regular preventative home maintenance. Home repairs can be expensive, especially if issues go unnoticed or unresolved for too long. Sometimes a $10 tube of caulk can save you thousands of dollars down the road. To sign up for the MegaPros Preventative […]

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    Lou Manfredini’s Home & Garden Show: Integrity Concrete Coatings

    Teagan Overhaug from Integrity Concrete Coatings joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about why durable Concrete Coatings for garages and patios are one of the hottest trends in home improvement. To schedule a free estimate, visit integrityconcretecoatings.com and mention WGN Radio for $200 off your installation.

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 04.11.26

    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: The Original Super Glue Total Tech

    This week’s New to Lou Too spotlights the Original Super Glue Total Tech! A heavy-duty construction adhesive and sealant in one. It’s all-purpose, works on virtually any material, and delivers a strong, instant bond in any weather. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 04.04.26

    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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    Perma-Seal can protect your home from Spring water penetration

    Roy Spencer, CEO and Founder of Perma-Seal, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about the many ways water can penetrate your home this spring and the signs to look out for. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with Perma-Seal, call 800-421-7325 or schedule online at permaseal.net/lou.

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    New To Lou Too: MitoGrow’s ‘It’s Not Dead Yet’

    This week’s New to Lou Too features MitoGrow’s It’s Not Dead Yet plant supplement! A non-fertilizer plant biostimulant that helps revive stressed or dormant plants by accelerating root development and reducing stress. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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    Lou Manfredini: Fertilize your evergreens with slow release spikes

    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains that now is the time to fertilize your evergreens with slow release spikes. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 03.28.26

    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: QuickPATCH

    This week’s New to Lou Too features the QuickPATCH! A self-adhesive, galvanized steel patch designed for fast, durable roofing repairs, including sealing holes or leaks. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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    Lou’s To Do List: Pests, boilers, tubs, 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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    Lou Manfredini: Tips for sealing your stone counters

    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains the importance of cleaning and sealing your stone counters. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 03.21.26

    It’s Lou’s Spring-Cleaning Show! 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 Spring Cleaning Show: Lintfighters warns about the dangers lurking in lint

    Robert Wesselhoff, owner of Lintfighters, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about the dangers that are lurking in lint. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that nearly 17,000 dryer-related fires occur each year. As you spring-clean this year, schedule a professional dryer and vent system cleaning. Call (708) 889-LINT or visit lintfighters.com. Mention WGN […]

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    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Get your Spring inspection from Lindemann Chimney

    Rob Lindemann, CEO of Lindemann Chimney, Heating, and Cooling, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about why Spring is the best time to have your chimney and fireplace inspected and cleaned. Also, as you invite contractors into your home for estimates on those spring projects, there are questions to ask to ensure you’re working […]

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    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Mold Pro Chicago finds the indicators in your home

    Joe Cascone, owner of Mold Pro Chicago, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about the key indications that you may have a mold problem in your home. While no home is completely mold-free, a mold test from Mold Pro Chicago will detect if you have an unacceptable amount of fungal ecology in your home. […]

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    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Trax Buster is a must-have for spring cleaning

    John Wunderlich, President of Nyco Products Company, maker of Trax Buster, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about the products you need to stock up on to tackle all of your spring-cleaning chores! After that long, cold winter, it’s time to renew and refresh your home! Visit your local Ace Hardware store and ask […]

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    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Upgrade your floors with Floor Coverings International

    Morgan Dugan, Franchise Owner of Floor Coverings International, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about the many options they offer to upgrade your floors, including hardwood, luxury, vinyl plank, laminate, or tile options. Floor Coverings International has you covered… start to finish! For more info, visit floorcoveringsinternational.com.

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    Lou’s To Do List: Tub finish, removing graffiti, 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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    Lou Manfredini: Check your home for wind damage

    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 that after all the storms over the past week, it’s a good idea to give your house a good inspection to see if you suffered any wind damage that needs to be fixed by […]

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 03.14.26

    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: Brondell Swash Ecoseat Bidet

    This week’s New to Lou Too features the Brondell Swash Ecoseat Bidet S101! A sleek, comfy, and easy-to-install, this non-electric bidet toilet seat uses water pressure, not electricity, for a refreshing, cleansing wash. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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    Lou’s To Do List: Door framing, lighting, 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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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 03.07.26

    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: ErgoCup

    This week’s New to Lou Too features the ErgoCup! A patented designed cup that curves over the back of the hand with the fingers wrapping around the body of the cup, allowing it to hang from the hand. It’s ideal for users with grip strength and hand mobility issues. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts […]

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    Lou’s To Do List: Cracked foundation, thermostats, 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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    Lindholm Roofing has new options for your roof

    Ryan Lindholm joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about new technology and options regarding your roof. Lindholm Roofing is an established, highly reputable family-owned company that has served Chicagoland since 1949. They’re proud of their reputation for honesty, fairness, and hard work. Call 773-283-7675 or visit LindholmRoofing.com to schedule a free estimate.

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 02.28.26

    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: BatPak Kit

    This week’s New to Lou Too features the BatPak Kit! A complete bat-eviction system that comes standard with everything you need to ensure bats are evicted from your home humanely and at a fraction of the cost of calling a professional. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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    Lou Manfredini: It’s time for some early spring pruning

    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Since the calendar has switched to March, it’s time to take care of some of that early spring pruning! And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday […]

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    Lou’s To Do List: Dryers, circuit breakers, 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 choose the right kitchen countertops

    The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains the importance picking the right countertops and sink when you are doing a kitchen remodel. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 02.21.26

    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: Hammer Fist

    This week’s New to Lou Too features the Hammer Fist! Replace a bulky toolbox with a portable 8-in-1 compact, adaptive multi-tool designed for driving nails, pulling nails, and general DIY tasks in confined spaces. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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    Lou’s To Do List: Concrete, washing machines, 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: Reset the devices in your home

    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 why you should be resetting the devices in your home to improve the overall performance. And, as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions! Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at […]

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    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! Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning […]

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