Episodes

  • Lou’s To Do List: Pests, boilers, tubs, and more

    Lou’s To Do List: Pests, boilers, tubs, and more
    Mar 26 2026
    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

    Lou Manfredini: Tips for sealing your stone counters
    Mar 23 2026
    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

    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 03.21.26
    Mar 21 2026
    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

    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Lintfighters warns about the dangers lurking in lint
    Mar 21 2026
    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

    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Get your Spring inspection from Lindemann Chimney
    Mar 21 2026
    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

    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Mold Pro Chicago finds the indicators in your home
    Mar 21 2026
    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

    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Trax Buster is a must-have for spring cleaning
    Mar 21 2026
    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

    Lou’s Spring Cleaning Show: Upgrade your floors with Floor Coverings International
    Mar 21 2026
    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 www.floorcoveringsinternational.com.
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