Re: 4 Questions with WGN's Lou "Mr. Fix-It" Manfredini


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Posted by Walter Dinkel on April 26, 2009 at 07:58:23:

In Reply to: 4 Questions with WGN's Lou "Mr. Fix-It" Manfredini posted by chicagomedia.org on April 04, 2009 at 16:53:53:

: From the latest edition of "The Voice," WGN's newsletter:
Is it worth the expense to replace a gas water heater with a tankless one for two people?
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: WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT
: Mr. Fix-It

: This month we chat with everyone's favorite home improvement man, Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini! You can hear Lou every Saturday morning from 6 to 9am on WGN Radio.

: Describe your background in home improvement and your background in radio.

: I started in the construction industry as a welder in the early 80s fabricating basement steel for houses and installing it. Then I became a carpenter's apprentice and a few years later started my own remodeling business and eventually a development company that built new homes in Chicago. I wrote a letter to several radio stations in 1994 with the idea of a radio show on home improvement. WGN Radio gave me a shot first with Bob Collins and then with Roy Leonard. And in spite of all the advice they both gave me I am still here!

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: What do you enjoy most about doing your show?

: The chance to help listeners with their problems, and to try and make them smile along the way too.

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: When you're not behind the mic, what can we find you doing?

: Lots of things; I host and executive produce a nationally syndicated TV show called House Smarts. Along with my wife, I own an Ace Hardware store in Chicago. And I act as the national spokesperson for a few companies. I am working on two new books currently as well. Oh, and cleaning up after my dog Enzo!

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: When it comes to home improvement, what's your #1 tip to listeners?

: Never hold a nail for someone else!




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