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.mp3Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

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