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!

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 Radio for $20 off!

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 with a professional, legitimate contractor. For a free estimate, visit wgnfireplace.com or call 847-474-1000.

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. And these tests reveal what you cannot see, smell, or feel. To schedule a “peace of mind” mold test, visit moldprochicago.com.

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 for Trax Buster by name to remove stubborn salt stains from your floors and carpeting. For more info, visit nycoproducts.com/products/trax-buster/.

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.

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.

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 a professional.

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 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.