HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

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. 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 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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

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.

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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8526097/8526097_2026-07-20-152337.64kmono.mp3 Listen to the full HouseSmarts Radio broadcast LIVE from Lurvey in Des Plaines!

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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8526067/8526067_2026-07-20-150707.64kmono.mp3 Listen to the full HouseSmarts Radio broadcast LIVE from Lurvey in Des Plaines!