HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

Halloween is all about lighting. This weekend’s New to Lou Too is the Onforu LED Flood Lights. Onforu are DIY Color Changing LED Lights that are great for uplighting events, uplighting parties, wall wash your walls, or home –  inside or outside – for holidays, the big game, weddings, etc.  Multi-colors and modes are available. Remote […]

Lou is back with great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

This week’s New to Lou Too is the NEBO Power Bank. This power bank is a compact and lightweight power solution that will quickly charge your devices on the go. This battery backup is USB-C or Micro-USB rechargeable and has one USB-A output to charge a variety of USB-powered devices. Plus, It is sturdy and […]

Lou is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

This week’s New to Lou Too are the Dissolve Pods from SC Johnson. The easy-to-use dissolvable liquid pods and reusable bottles will reduce plastic waste by 94 percent with each refill while also providing a powerful clean. With the goal to make a positive impact on the environment, the pods are just the perfect thing. […]

Lou is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Lou Manfredini is joined by Jp Cadorin, Territory Manager for Chicago’s Carrier and Bryant Distributor, and Ryan Hoger who is the Director of Training. The three discuss the FAD (Factory Authorized Dealer) program and how it allows companies to differentiate themselves. The program allows for the creation of highly certified installers and technicians who’ve passed […]

This week’s New To Lou Too makes ladder safety easy. The Lock Jaw Ladder Grip secures your ladder in under 5 seconds. It quickly and easily secures and stabilizes your ladder to the gutter so that you can avoid injuries and work more efficiently. For more information, visit HouseSmartsTv on YouTube. New To Lou Too […]

October is Fire Prevention Month, a time to review safety plans and home protection. Ashley Gocken, senior brand marketing manager at First Alert, joins Lou to discuss the importance of having working smoke detectors in the home, as well as carbon monoxide alarms. Hear the proper way to use a fire extinguisher and more about […]

Lou Manfredini was joined by Jack Arnold, owner of Arnold Electric Services, to discuss the importance of getting an annual maintenance and inspection of a home’s electrical system, hard-wired systems, circuit breakers, and more. Arnold Electric Services specializes in existing electrical systems in homes, whether they be new or old, but are known to be […]

Michael Boudart, president of Lindemann Chimney, Heating & Cooling, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to talk about the history of the company and prepping your home for the fall. Michael talks about modifying and modernizing fireplaces as well as services they offer. Book at www.CleanFireplace.com 

This week’s New to Lou Too are the WZQH extreme heat resistant grill and welding gloves. Keep your hands and arms safe without worrying about burns or scratches while working with heavy welding gear, barbecues, oven hot pans, microwaves, woodstoves, fireplaces, campfires, or even an unhappy cat. These gloves have one colossal leg over many […]

Lou Manfredini is joined by Anthony Belokas, the Chicagoland regional sales manager at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC. The two explain the technologically advanced mini-split heating and air conditioning systems from Mitsubishi Electric Heating and A/C and how you are able to pinpoint the comfort of every room. As an all-electric solution, Belokas elaborates on the […]

HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini is joined by Aaron Brosnan, senior marketing manager for The Toro Company to discuss Toro’s 60-volt battery line without the compromise of power. Hear more about Toro’s leaf blowers, mowers and snow blowers and how they are giving customers more choice. To learn more about what The Toro Company can […]

Lou Manfredini is joined by Adam McMahon, president of Fireplace and Chimney Authority Inc,, to talk about what the company offers, from chimney inspections to updating the look of a fireplace and ways to eliminate drafts. For more information, visit their showrooms in Elmhurst and Lisle, online at fireplaceandchimneyauthority.com or call 630-279-8500