Podcasts about Smarts

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou offers tips on how to prep your house if you are hosting Thanksgiving. Lou also answers your home improvement questions about window cleaning, outside hoses, and fruit flies. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each […]

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with Lou's Cool Products Show! As always, he gives great advice for homeowners, and special guests, information on new products, and more!

Bryan Nooner, Owner & CEO of Midwest Innovations, joins HouseSmarts Radio for Lou's Cool Products Show to share the Rhino Cart, a lightweight, but heavy-duty moving cart that can move up to 2,000lbs! Get yours at rhinocart.com.

Ali Graeme, Owner of Sweet Ali's Gluten Free Bakery, joins HouseSmarts Radio for Lou's Cool Products Show to share all the delicious options they offer that include sweet and savory dishes, and how non-gluten items can benefit your diet. Visit Sweet Ali's in Hinsdale or online at sweetalis.com.

Daryl Bernard, Founder of Genesis + HOCL, joins Housesmarts Radio for Lou’s Cool Products Show to talk about their fogger and how their natural air and surface cleaners benefit your home. To learn more about what Genesis + HOCL can do for you, visit wgncleanair.com.

Katya Sobol with Gloves in a Bottle joins HouseSmarts Radio for Lou's Cool Products Show to share a different hand lotion product that helps shield and protect your skin. To learn more about this amazing product, visit glovesinabottle.com.

Igor Murokh, Owner of Mr. Floor, joins Housesmarts Radio for Lou’s Cool Products Show to talk about how these products can maintain, protect, and continue to make your wood floors look just like new! Learn more and order your Mr. Floor product at mrfloor.com.

Bryan Nooner, CEO and Inventor at Midwest Innovative Products, joins Housesmarts Radio for Lou’s Cool Products Show to share how Twist and Seal can protect your outdoor cord connections for all of your holiday decorations! Learn more at twistandseal.com.

Planning a hedge can feel like a maze: endless species, mixed advice, and pressure to get it right for the long haul. We cut through the noise with a clear framework that starts with purpose, respects your site, and ends with a shortlist you can trust. Whether you want privacy that feels soft, a living windbreak, neat garden rooms, or a wildlife corridor buzzing with life, you'll find practical picks and honest trade-offs.We dive into deciduous stalwarts like beech and hornbeam, explaining why beech remains a favourite for structure and low maintenance, and when hornbeam wins on wetter ground. For biodiversity, we show how to build a native mix—hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, viburnum opulus, and rugosa rose—that feeds pollinators and birds through the seasons. We also explain why tight clipping hides flowers and berries, and how to let sections grow out for real ecological value without losing order.If evergreen is your brief, we unpack cotoneaster cornubia's glossy leaves and autumn berries, griselinia's coastal toughness, slow but classy holly, and the underrated reliability of privet and escallonia where frost is light. We give straight talk on photinia's red flush versus real-world maintenance, and chat about our bad memeroies of leylandii and look at better conifer choices like Thuja ‘Emerald'. We also share when laurel is manageable and when it becomes a long-term problem for landscapes. For those who love clean lines, yew offers timeless elegance, while box still frames spaces beautifully, with lonicera as a tougher alternative where knocks happen.You'll leave with a simple decision path: define the job, assess wind, frost, wet, choose evergreen or deciduous with intent, and pick spacing that fills without waste. We wrap with smart screening tactics that may only need a handful of well-placed plants to block sightlines and keep your view. If this guide helped you plan with confidence, follow the show, share with a gardening friend, and leave a quick review to help others find us.Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. With the early November snow, Lou offers some tips to winterize your home. What should we do once the snow clears? And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN […]

This week's New to Lou Too feature is the Identify Switch! Switch covers that provide a solution to the common issue of unlabeled or unconventionally labeled switches. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

This week's New to Lou Too feature is the MicroGrill! A grill for your kitchen that gives you crispy grilled cheese sandwiches, juicy beef patties, and perfectly toasted paninis in just 4 minutes in the microwave! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

What did you do during the COVID-19 social distancing era? Some of us learned to make sourdough, some of us perfected a viral whipped coffee, plenty of us did a whole lot of nothing- but this NYC subculture was busy taking notes.Anna Bounds, a Professor of Sociology at Queens College, has felt called to teach, write, and tell stories for a long time. She's particularly passionate about urban policies that make cities better, stronger and more vibrant.As a sociologist–but also as a New Yorker–she began attending meetings of NYC's "prepper" community: a group of people dedicated to preparing for disasters the government may not be equipped to help with, whether it's a pandemic, terrorist attack or natural disaster.Anna clarifies: they aren't preparing for the end of the world- just whatever kind of day tomorrow might be. She's spent years (including before the pandemic) researching these groups while also learning countless skills for emergency preparation and response."All sorts of interesting people [were] coming together to figure out how to help each other in crisis- and it paid off."So forget viral food trends! This episode pairs best with assembling your emergency kit (and yes, Anna has suggestions for it).Anna's Haiku* ("A Love Letter to the City"):Smoke clings to the skyHands meet through sirens and headlinesLove that doesn't flinch(*With special thanks to Anna's 7th grade teacher)Links:Anna's book, Urban Preppers and the Pandemic in New York City: Class, Resilience, and Sheltering in Place: https://www.annamariabounds.org/urban-preppersAnna's first book, Bracing for the Apocalypse: An Ethnographic Study of New York City's Urban Prepper Subculture: https://www.annamariabounds.org/book/apocalypse

The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou explains why fall is a great time to reseal your asphalt driveway. What do we need to know if we want to tackle that project? And as always, Lou answers all of your home improvement […]

This week, Mike and Tom discuss the new smart #5, Honda's new EV city car and the Tesla Model Y Performance.Plus, we'll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week's episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt Half Hour - your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com Contact us at podcast@electriying.comWatch this podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3yQxluEm5c&list=PLFQ1iRNtDyJt9rr1UT0pHCeMuOvm-6b9Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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 is the time to start prepping your home if you are planning to host Thanksgiving festivities. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at […]

This week's New to Lou Too feature is Krazy Klean! A toilet bowl cleaner that permanently prevents toilet water stains from dirty minerals. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers a series of significant events in New York City and the broader political scene: escalations on Canal Street where federal agents and street vendors clashed over counterfeit goods leading to arrests; the ongoing migrant challenge faced by New Yorkers; coverage of the 21st day of the government shutdown with President Trump and Senate Republicans trying to pass a funding bill while facing criticism from Democrats; and the fierce competition in the New York City mayoral race where candidates aim to sway voters in their final debate. Curtis Sliwa, John Catsimatidis, Maud Maron, Scott LoBaido & Tony Carbonetti join Sid on this hump day Tunnel to Towers installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health Season 8,Episode 17 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Heather Norman Bergdorf from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, explore how to make healthier choices at convenience stores. This episode covers why convenience store choices matter, what to look for on the shelves, and how to assemble balanced snacks and quick meals. Learn practical tips for prioritizing refrigerated items, protein, whole grains, and produce; spotting high sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar; and smart drink choices. Take special note of easy swaps and pairings—like pairing sugary treats with fiber or protein—and how to use Nutrition Facts labels and serving sizes to make better decisions. Whether you are on a road trip or grabbing a quick bite between errands, this episode gives straightforward, research-based advice to help you save money and eat more nutritiously at your next convenience store stop. Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning 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 is the time to keep your gutters clear of leaves before the real clean after all the leaves have fallen. Lou also answers all of your home improvement questions. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on […]

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

This week's New to Lou Too feature is The Chair Blanket! Designed with a waterproof side and a cozy fleece side for warmth, it makes sitting anywhere easy and comfortable. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

This week’s New to Lou Too is the Click 2 Cook Dual BBQ Lighter & Blower. It uses butane to light BBQ, campfires, and more. It also has a blower and can be used for roasting, melting, and caramelizing. For more info, visit the HouseSmartsTV YouTube Channel.

Jon Hansen fills in for Lou Manfredini this week. He’s joined by Michael Huston, Project Manager for Lindholm Roofing, Bob Bertog, President of Bertog Landscaping, and John Baethke, Owner of Baethke Plumbing, with advice for homeowners, information on new products, and more!

Do you pay attention to every detail? ? How to crack riddles and puzzles quickly and with minimum mistakes? Every detective riddle has a hint hidden in the task given. All you need is look for it carefully! Riddles with answers, puzzles and brain-teasers work better than coffee. Active brain, higher IQ and improved analytical skills are guaranteed! ? #brightside #riddles #puzzles Animation is created by Bright Side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lou Manfredini joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

David Chisholm, VP of Marketing at A.O. Smith, joins Lou Manfredini on HouseSmarts Radio to talk about their premium water heaters. Listen in while David shares what makes this Milwaukee-based company so special.

Robert Wesselhoff, Owner of LintFighters, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini to share why they are the dryer vent cleaning specialists and how they can protect your home from fire. Learn more at lintfighters.com or schedule a cleaning by calling (844) 546-8911.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with Lou's Fire Safety Show, offering great advice for homeowners and special guests, including Jim Hanlon, Owner of Chicago Firewood Company, Robert Wesselhoff, Owner of LintFighters, Michael Boudart, President of Lindemann Chimney Heating and Cooling, and more!

Michael Boudart, President of Lindemann Chimney, Heating & Cooling, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini live at their facilities for Lou's Fire Safety Show! They discuss how important it is to have your chimney inspected and cleaned going into the colder months. Schedule your fireplace and furnace cleanings now at Lindemann.com.

It's another HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini and Jim Hanlon, Owner of Chicago Firewood Company, who shares the many options they offer. Let Chicago Firewood cater to all your firewood needs by visiting chifirewood.com or call (872) 327-9728.

This week's New to Lou Too feature is the BurnBuster Fire Sachet! A quick, safe solution for extinguishing dangerous oil and grease pan fires in residential kitchens, effective for use on up to 1 gallon of hot oil. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave breaks down three qualities everyone wants — wisdom, intelligence, and smarts — and shows how they're similar, how they're different, and how you can grow in each.Too often people settle for raw IQ or quick wit, but miss the deeper grounding of wisdom. Without it, even the brightest minds can lose their way. I'll share:✅ Why wisdom begins with ordering your life toward truth and purpose ✅ The difference between natural intelligence and how you actually develop it ✅ How “smarts” combine both wisdom and intelligence — and why pattern recognition is key ✅ The danger of bias (even Einstein fell into it) and how humility unlocks growth ✅ How to apply this in your daily life to make better decisions, lead well, and live with clarityBy the end, you'll see why it's not enough to be intelligent — you need wisdom to direct it and practical smarts to apply it.

This week's New to Lou Too feature is Pepper Pong! A portable game that crosses pickleball and ping pong. For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.

Lou Manfredini, A.K.A. Mr. Fix-It is back with great advice for homeowners, special guests, information on new products, and more!

Bifocal Breakthrough: Crystal-Clever, Click-to-Focus Specs.  Toilet-Time Tech Troubles: Smartphone Scroll & Stalk Swells Your Sit Risks.  Pulse-Fi: Wi-Fi's Wonderful Wave of Wear-free Wellness.  Heart-Smart Horizons: Digital Twin Tech Taking Ticks to Tomorrow.  Stain-Stopping Spot+Scrub: Dyson's Determined Dirt-Detecting Dynamo.  Sharent or Share-Not? School-Day Shots, Sextortion, and the Smarts to Stay Safe.  Chatbot Caution Calls: ChatGPT's Life-Saving Signal.  Smart-Screening for Scam-Stoppers: Safeguarding Smartphones from Sophisticated Swindles.  BMW's Bold Battery Breakthrough: Beating Back Tesla. 

Daryl Bernard, Owner of Genesis + HOCL, joins Lou Manfredini on his Fall Home Refresh Show to talk about HOCL technology and why their natural air and surface cleaners are the most effective for your home. To learn more about what Genesis + HOCL can do for you, visit genesishocl.com.

It’s Lou Manfredini’s Fall Home Refresh Show, and Mark Olsen, Owner of Redo Cabinets, shares the many ways they can give your cabinets a facelift without all the mess and construction of a remodel. Learn more about what they can do for you by visiting redocabinetrefacing.com.

It’s another Fall Home Refresh Show with Lou Manfredini, and David J. Koopmann from Fox Lighting Gallery shares the many options they offer you to refresh the lighting in your home. Learn more about what they can do for you by visiting foxlighting.com.

In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna talk about street smarts: the practical skills and awareness people should have in order to stay safe and confident in cities. They share personal stories about living in places like Madrid, London, Seoul, and Canada, and explain how experiences such as pickpocketing or mugging can change the way people think about safety. The hosts also compare life in big cities to life in smaller towns or the countryside, showing how different environments require different kinds of common sense. This episode is great for upper-intermediate English learners who want to understand everyday English conversations about real-life situations, build up vocabulary related to safety and street crime, and practice listening to natural storytelling from native speakers. What you'll learn in this episode: Vocabulary: Useful English words and expressions about safety, danger, and daily life in cities, such as dodgy, pickpocket, mugging, and shady character. Listening: Improve your listening skills by following an easy-to-understand conversation between two native speakers sharing real experiences. Speaking: Learn how to tell your own stories about travel, street smarts, and staying safe using natural English phrases. Culture: Discover how people from different countries think about safety in cities and compare experiences from Canada, Spain, Korea, and the UK. Fluency: Listening to real conversations will help you understand natural speech and respond more quickly in English. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. These tools will help you review new words, check your understanding, and build confidence in speaking and listening. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. 

Nearly a week later, there is still plenty to be irritated with when it comes to Broncos football in 2025. The game against the Colts was a case study in things to do to lose football games and the Broncos executed those things to perfection. Looking forward to the Chargers, are the Broncos able to make the necessary changes to win or will it continue to be sloppy Denver football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Highlights with David and JohnRed flags when it comes to supplements and what to watch forUnderstanding bioavailability when it comes to supplementsSynergy in supplements and how this can take something from 1+1=2 to 1+1=10How to get a much larger effect from supplements when synergistic then when taken aloneWhat sulforaphane is and how it is so beneficial - it has 39 pro-health mechanisms in the literatureCurcumin and how bioavailable forms are a highly underrated supplementSupplements that give the biggest bang for the buckToxins and nutrient deficiencies and their role in chronic diseaseResources We MentionMara LabsBrocElite

AI is changing how people find businesses, but are you doing the simple things that make you easier to find? In this episode, Bob shares one of the most overlooked yet powerful strategies for boosting your local SEO and AEO: joining your local Chamber of Commerce. Learn how this single move can improve your credibility, drive quality backlinks, and help AI assistants like Siri, Alexa, and ChatGPT recommend your business more confidently. Discover why local authority matters more than ever and how getting listed in the right places can supercharge your online visibility. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and send us your questions and we might feature them in an upcoming episode! Ask a question Free SEO Audit SEO Resources Hire Us