HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Now is the time to have your chimney cleaned! Rob Lindemann, CEO of Lindemann Chimney Heating and Cooling, joins Lou Manfredini on HouseSmarts Radio’s annual Fire Safety Show to talk about the importance of annual fireplace and chimney inspections. Get it done before the winter freeze. Schedule now at WGNFireplace.com and get $50 off.

Lou Manfredini joins the show from the Cubs game to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on who people call to get their air ducts, proper smoke detector placement, and last-minute outdoor repairs and preparations before it gets cold. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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

This week’s New to Lou Too features Yosemite Shelving! It makes it easy to build sturdy, custom garage shelves in corners, along walls, or anywhere you need extra storage, without the hassle of leveling, squaring, or clamping everything into place. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini joins the show from the Cubs game to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on spraying plants for bugs before taking them back inside, replacing damp floors, and fixing the garage door after accidentally backing into it. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. As the calendar switches from summer to fall, Lou reminds us that it’s time to start those indoor cleaning projects. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

Adam Smith, Vice President of North American Retail Sales at Dumond Inc., joins Lou to discuss how paint removal and surface preparation have evolved. Adam explains how Dumond’s water-based, low-odor solutions make it easier for homeowners and DIYers to tackle paint and coating removal, including on historic surfaces. He also shares Dumond’s work on iconic […]

Helen Rompa, Senior Residential Lending Underwriter III/Compliance Team Lead at DuPage Credit Union, joins Lou to discuss how homeowners can make the most of their home equity. She explains the differences between HELOCs, fixed-rate home equity loans and cash-out refinancing, and how DuPage Credit Union’s lending team helps borrowers find the solution that best fits […]

Mike Long, owner of LightQuest Outdoor Illumination and Certified Landscape Lighting Designer, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to discuss why professional outdoor lighting can be one of the most cost-effective ways homeowners can add value, curb appeal, and safety to their home. To schedule a free consultation with LightQuest Outdoor Illumination, visit calllightquest.com.