This week’s New to Lou Too features Drake’s Yankee Doodle Cakes! A genuine classic, delicious devils food cake, filled with rich vanilla creme. 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 says now that we are in the thick of summer, it’s time to start putting some food down.

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. With extreme heat moving in this week, Lou offers some tips on how to keep your house cool.

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 Liddy, the stackable, storable pot lid solution. Replace up to six mismatched lids with one versatile system, designed to save space and simplify your kitchen. Designed and assembled in Detroit. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

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.

This week on HouseSmarts Radio, it’s Lou Manfredini’s Summer Kickoff Show! Mr. Fix-It is back with expert advice to help homeowners get ready for the season, plus special guests from Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning and Rhino Shield share smart ideas, home-improvement tips, and inspiration for staying comfortable all summer long.

This week’s New to Lou Too features Ooni Pizza Ovens! The Koda, a gas-powered oven designed for quick setup and easy operation, and the Karu, a versatile multi-fuel model that lets pizza enthusiasts cook with wood, charcoal, or gas. Whether you want convenience or the flexibility to experiment with different fuels and flavors, Ooni has an outdoor pizza oven to match your style. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Dan Huoy, President of Rhino Shield, joins Housesmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about how their ceramic coating differs from traditional paint, the technology behind its durability, and why homeowners and businesses are turning to it for long-lasting protection. They also discuss preparation, weather performance, and the benefits of a 25-year warranty.

To learn what Rhino Shield can do for your home, go to rhinoshield.com.

Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk all about comfort tips during summer heat waves. Gil discussed common cooling issues, such as condensate leaks, ice buildup, clogged filters, and what to do if your system is running but not cooling.

For more information on Doornbos, visit doornbos.com/wgn. Mention WGN Radio, and you’ll get $50 off your A/C tune-up and cleaning!