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


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Posted by chicagomedia.org on April 04, 2009 at 16:53:53:

From the latest edition of "The Voice," WGN's newsletter:

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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!


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.


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!


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

Never hold a nail for someone else!


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