HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini episodes

August 21 Lou with Lisa: Automatic sinks, polyjacking, and more!
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on automatic sinks, proper driveway care, and getting stuck-on grime off of the windshield.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8605473/Lou_Manfredini_08_20_2026_2026-08-20-213113.64kmono.mp3
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Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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Lisa Dent

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Steve Bertrand on the legacy of Mike Ditka

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August 17 Lou Manfredini: How to prepare your home for a power outage
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou reminds you to schedule your fall tune-up for your HVAC. Lou also talks about the benefits of a Tri-Fuel Generator with all the recent power outages. And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8596907/8-17-26_Lou_Manfredini_Mr_Fix_It_Fall_Tuneup_for_HVAC_generators_for_power_outage_home_improvement_questions_answered_2026-08-17-162007.128.mp3
Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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Metropolitan Fire Protection fire sprinkler benefits

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John Williams

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Dave Eanet: Ditka changed the culture of the Bears

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Rich Lenkov: Mike Ditka was an innovator

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Craig Bolanos: Why consumer sentiment is falling

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John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 10-9-26

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August 15 HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.15.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8595255/HouseSmarts_Radio_with_Lou_Manfredini_08_15_26_2026-08-15-170455.128.mp3
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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2 hr 8 min
August 15 New To Lou Too: PowKakes
This week’s New to Lou Too features the PowKakes! A woman-owned, Illinois-based brand bringing delicious, high-protein pancake mix to the breakfast table. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8595216/New_To_Lou_Too_PowKakes_2026-08-15-150416.128.mp3
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Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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August 13 Lou with Lisa: Generators, water pressure, and roofing
Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on house generator usage following the storms, water pressure issues, and dealing with roofing material manufacturers.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8592042/Lou_Manfredini_08_13_2026_2026-08-13-202842.64kmono.mp3
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Housesmarts Radio With Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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Metropolitan Fire Protection fire sprinkler benefits

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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 10/09/26

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Tony Danza coming to Des Plaines Theatre

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Grayslake resident takes on Chicago Marathon

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How many Americans are late on their debt?

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Steve Bertrand on the legacy of Mike Ditka

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August 08 HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.08.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8581920/HouseSmarts_Radio_with_Lou_Manfredini_08_08_26_2026-08-08-175620.128.mp3
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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Metropolitan Fire Protection fire sprinkler benefits

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2 hr 16 min
August 08 New To Lou Too: Wolfbox MF100 Compressed Air Duster
This week’s New to Lou Too features the Wolfbox MF100 Compressed Air Duster! If you’re tired of buying canned air, this powerful electric duster is a game-changer. With up to 150,000 RPM and 45 m/s airflow, it blasts away dust from computers, keyboards, and other electronics for powerful, quick cleaning. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8581880/New_To_Lou_Too_Wolfbox_MF100_Compressed_Air_Duster_2026-08-08-154120.128.mp3
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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Metropolitan Fire Protection fire sprinkler benefits

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August 03 Lou Manfredini: Tips for post-rain fertilization
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8557403/8-3-26_Mr_Fix_It_Lou_Manfredini_fertilization_tips_after_rain_home_improvement_questions_2026-08-03-160903.128.mp3
Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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John Williams

How will you remember Mike Ditka?

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Dave Eanet: Ditka changed the culture of the Bears

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Rich Lenkov: Mike Ditka was an innovator

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Craig Bolanos: Why consumer sentiment is falling

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John Williams Best of Speed Jokes 10-9-26

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August 01 HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 08.01.26
Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with valuable advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8555536/HouseSmarts_Radio_with_Lou_Manfredini_08_01_26_2026-08-01-194536.128.mp3
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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2 hr 13 min
August 01 New To Lou Too: Coleman Snap ‘N Go 35-Quart Collapsible Hard-Sided Cooler
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8555519/New_To_Lou_Too_Coleman_Snap_N_Go_35-Quart_Collapsible_Hard-Sided_Cooler_2026-08-01-181519.128.mp3
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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Lou with Lisa: Is your quartz countertop actually safe?

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Mr. Fix It: Fall pruning tips

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 10.03.26

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Metropolitan Fire Protection fire sprinkler benefits

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2 min