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About Your House Radio and Put Tools in Schools
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The initiative ” Put Tools in Schools” is raising awareness of the Career Pathways offered in the Construction Trades. All students are not meant for College and the debt associated with it. Working with your hands in the trades is not for everyone either, but, we need to expose these pathways to all students regardless of grades and academics. Our Goal is to be in One High School every week in the next school year. A…
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About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsCharlotte Build Expo: Meet the Experts in Construction, Business & Skilled Trades | Ray Terry
Ray Terry brings About Your House and Put Tools in Schools to the Charlotte Build Expo for conversations with leaders from Hendrick Automotive / City…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsAbout Your House: Ray Terry on Fall Home Maintenance, Kitchen Remodeling & Put Tools in Schools
On this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry goes solo in the podcast studio to discuss preparing your home for fall and winter, planning kitchen remodels…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsDavid Richardson on Skilled Trades Education, Career Pathways & Put Tools in Schools | About Your House
On this episode of About Your House with Ray Terry, guest David Richardson, Executive Director of Put Tools in Schools, shares his journey from growing up on a…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsAbout Your House: Andrew Vanderburg on Low Voltage, Robotics & Career Pathways
What can a career in the trades lead to? On this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry sits down with Andrew Vanderburg, a technology professional with 24…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsAbout Your House: Marcus Bailey Birch on Craftsmanship, Creativity & the Power of Hands-On Skills
Ray Terry welcomes longtime friend and craftsman Marcus Bailey Birch to the Toolbox Podcast Studio for a conversation about woodworking, custom furniture…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsHealth Is Wealth with Dr. Cami Benton | About Your House
What does it really mean to be healthy? On this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry sits down with Dr. Cami Benton for a wide-ranging conversation about…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsAbout Your House: Financial Literacy, Life Skills & Building Better Futures with Matt Schwartz
On this episode of About Your House with Ray Terry, Ray sits down with Matt Schwartz of Lighthouse Legacy Advisors for a wide-ranging conversation about…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsAbout Your House with Ray Terry: The State of the Trades & Putting Tools Back in Schools
On this episode of About Your House with Ray Terry, Ray takes a hard look at the current state of the skilled trades and why hands-on education is more…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsAbout Your House: From Remodeling to Painting & Entrepreneurship with Sam | Put Tools in Schools
In this episode of About Your House with Ray Terry, Ray sits down with Sam of Accents Painting CLT to talk about his journey through the skilled trades — from…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Home Maintenance Tips: HVAC, Crawlspaces, Attic Ventilation & Construction Quality | About Your House
Summer heat brings more than high temperatures—it brings hidden home maintenance issues that every homeowner should know about. In this episode of About Your…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Home Maintenance Tips, HVAC Humidity Problems & Why Construction Quality Matters | About Your House with Ray Terry
Summer in the Carolinas brings heat, humidity, afternoon storms, and hidden home maintenance issues that can become expensive if ignored. In this episode of…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Home Maintenance, HVAC Tips, Humidity Problems & Why Construction Quality Matters | About Your House with Ray Terry
Summer heat brings more than uncomfortable temperatures—it can also lead to expensive home repairs if you're not prepared. In this episode of About Your House…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Homeowner Checklist: HVAC Maintenance, Condensation Drains, Attic Ventilation & Energy Savings
Summer is here, and that means heat, humidity, afternoon storms, and potential home maintenance headaches. In this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Home Maintenance Tips: HVAC, Crawlspaces, Attics, Storm Prep & Why Construction Quality Matters | About Your House Ep. XX
Summer in the Carolinas brings heat, humidity, afternoon storms, and hidden home maintenance problems that every homeowner should understand. In this episode…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsPut Tools in Schools: Building the Future Workforce Through Skilled Trades | About Your House with Ray Terry
The future of America depends on the next generation of skilled trades professionals—and it starts in our schools. In this episode of About Your House with Ray…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Home Maintenance Tips, HVAC Condensation, Attic Ventilation & Why Skilled Trades Matter | About Your House with Ray Terry
Summer heat brings more than high temperatures—it also brings hidden home maintenance issues that can cost homeowners thousands if they're ignored. In this…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Home Maintenance & The Future of Skilled Trades | About Your House – Put Tools in Schools
Summer heat, humidity, and fast-moving thunderstorms can take a serious toll on your home if you’re not prepared. In this episode of About Your House, Ray…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSummer Home Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Needs to Know | About Your House
Summer is here, and that means heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and potential home maintenance headaches. In this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry…
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Put Tools in Schools: Building the Future Workforce Through Trades, Mentorship & Education Reform | Hour 2
In Hour 2 of About Your House, Ray Terry, David, and Roosevelt continue the conversation about the mission of Put Tools in Schools and the growing need to…
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Put Tools in Schools: Rebuilding Critical Thinking, Trades Education & Workforce Development | About Your House Hour 1
In this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry is joined by Put Tools in Schools board members David Richardson and Roosevelt Pitts for an important…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFreedom Longevity & Wellness: Hyperbaric Therapy, Red Light Treatment, CBD, Recovery & Building Strong Communities | About Your House Hour 2
In Hour 2 of About Your House, host Ray Terry continues his conversation with Benjamin Prince of Freedom Longevity & Wellness in Mooresville, North Carolina…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSpray Foam Insulation, Gutters & Energy Savings | ABS Insulating Explains Home Comfort, Moisture Control & Building Efficiency
On this episode of About Your House with Ray Terry, Ray welcomes the team from ABS Insulating for an in-depth discussion about spray foam insulation, energy…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsSpray Foam Insulation Secrets Every Homeowner Should Know | About Your House
In this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry sits down with the team from ABS Insulating to discuss how spray foam insulation can improve comfort, reduce…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsThe Trades Crisis, Gardening Myths & Fixing America’s Skills Gap | Ray Terry & Garden Nomad
Are we doing enough to prepare the next generation for skilled trades careers? In this episode of About Your House with Ray Terry, Ray discusses the growing…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsNative Plants, Pollinators & Sustainable Gardening Tips | Kevin Garth Interview
Ray Terry sits down with Kevin Garth, also known as the “Garden Nomad,” for a deep conversation about sustainable gardening, native plants, pollinators, rain…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsGardening, Soil & Trades Talk with Garden Nomad | Put Tools in Schools
In this episode of “About Your House,” we sit down with Garden Nomad to talk about gardening, healthy soil, landscaping, irrigation systems, composting, and…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsCrawl Space Encapsulation Truths, Pest Control & Why Trade Skills Matter
In this episode of All About Your House, the conversation dives deep into crawl space encapsulation, moisture control, termite inspections, pest prevention…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFire Ants, Roaches & Mosquitoes?! Charlotte Pest Experts Explain It All
From fire ants and carpenter ants to roaches, mosquitoes, gutters, and pest prevention, this episode dives deep into the bug problems homeowners deal with…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsCharlotte’s Growth Problem? Taxes, Housing, Schools & Construction Talk | About Your House Radio
What’s happening to Charlotte, NC? In this powerful conversation on the “About Your House” radio show, the hosts and guest Mark Sprinkle dive deep into the…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsWhat Happened to Shop Class? Charlotte Builders Talk Trades, Tools & Kids Today
Ray and Mark dive deep into Charlotte history, skilled trades, construction careers, and why hands-on learning matters more than ever. From growing up in…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsGardening Secrets They Don’t Teach You: Soil Health, Nature Balance & Companion Planting Talk
In this insightful gardening discussion from the “Back to Your House” show, the conversation dives deep into the hidden world beneath our feet — soil health…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsHealing Plants, Companion Gardening & Backyard Food Wisdom (Hour 1 Pt. 2)
In the second half of Hour 1, the conversation continues with master gardener insights on growing healthier food at home in the Charlotte area. The panel dives…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsInduction Cooktops, Smart Kitchens & TV Tech Explained | Queen City Home Store Interview Highlights
In this segment from Back to Your House, we dive deep into the latest in home innovation—from cutting-edge induction cooktops and kitchen ventilation systems…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsBuilding Speed, Trades & the Future of Home Services with Queen City Home Store
In this episode of About Your House, host Tony talks with Roddy Player of Queen City Home Store about the evolving world of home improvement, retail, and the…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsThe Trades Crisis: AI, Education & the Future of Work
In this powerful discussion, we dive into the growing gap between education and the skilled trades — and why it could shape the future of our workforce. From…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsBathroom Remodel Mistakes That COST You 💸 (Plumbing, Tile & Planning Tips)
Planning a bathroom remodel? You might be setting yourself up for costly mistakes without even realizing it. In this episode, we break down why proper planning…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsGarage Door Secrets Homeowners NEED to Know (Repairs, Costs & Emergencies!) | Part 2
In Part 2, we dive deeper into the real-world side of garage doors—what actually goes wrong, how much it costs, and what homeowners can fix themselves. From…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFrom Lawyer to Garage Door Business Owner?! | Charlotte Entrepreneur Story (Part 1)
Part 1 continues with an incredible journey from economics and law to entrepreneurship in the garage door industry. In this episode, we dive into…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in Schoolshe Real Cost of Car Ownership in 2026: Repairs, Technology & What Drivers Need to Know (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this conversation, we take a deeper look into the realities of owning and maintaining a vehicle in today’s world. From rising repair costs to the…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFrom Go-Karts to the Garage: Todd Compton’s Automotive Journey (Part 1)
In this episode of About Your House, host Ray Terry sits down with Todd Compton of Compton’s Automotive to explore the roots of a lifelong passion for cars…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsThis Kitchen Tech Will Blow Your Mind (Hidden Induction + Porcelain!)
In this episode, we explore how modern surface materials are transforming kitchens and homes. From ultra-light porcelain slabs to hidden induction cooktops and…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsStone Fabrication, Trade Careers & The Truth About the Skilled Labor Shortage (Cutting Edge Stoneworks Interview)
In this episode, we sit down with Ivy Young from Cutting Edge Stoneworks to talk all things stone—from fabrication and materials to industry trends and working…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFrom Military Transition to Trade Careers: Workforce Gaps, Infrastructure & Real Student Impact | About Your House Radio – Part 1
Listen as Ray Terry, host of About Your House Radio, sits down with Bryce Awuzie of Precision Plumbing along with infrastructure partners to discuss career…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsMold, Asbestos & Hidden Home Hazards: What Homeowners Need to Know | About Your House Radio – Part 2
In Part 2 of About Your House Radio, Ray Terry continues the conversation with environmental and inspection experts to break down some of the most overlooked —…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsPlumbing Career Pathways, Trade Technology & Women in the Trades | Precision Plumbing | About Your House Radio – Part 2
In Part 2 of this episode of About Your House Radio, Ray Terry continues the conversation with guests from Precision Plumbing about the evolving opportunities…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFrom the Air Force to the Trades: Marketing, Workforce Gaps & Skilled Careers | About Your House Radio – Part 1
Listen as Ray Terry, host of About Your House Radio, sits down with Bryce Awuzie of Precision Plumbing to talk about an unconventional career path that…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsQuickKit Cabinet Rejuvenation: A $2,000 Kitchen Makeover? | DIY, Rentals, Airbnb & Contractor Opportunities
Is it really possible to transform a kitchen for under $2,000? In this episode of About Your House Radio, we sit down with Jeremy Stritch from QuickKit to…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFrom Big Box to Cabinet Innovation: Jeremy Siryus’ Journey to QuickKit | About Your House Radio – Part 1
In Part 1 of this compelling episode of About Your House Radio, Ray Terry sits down with Jeremy Siryus to unpack a powerful career journey — from graduating…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFrom First Truck to 30 Employees: Leadership, Communication & Scaling Rhino Lift | About Your House Radio – Part 2
In Part 2 of this dynamic conversation, Ray Terry continues his sit-down with Alex Fisher and Josh Davis of Rhino Lift Foundation Solutions — diving deeper…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsBuilding Foundations & Building Futures: Rhino Lift’s Rise in the Carolinas | About Your House Radio – Part 1
In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, Ray Terry sits down with Alex Fisher and Josh Davis of Rhino Lift Foundation Solutions to talk business growth…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFlooring Trends, Installation Insights & Growing a Charlotte Franchise | About Your House Radio – Part 2
In Part 2 of this special live broadcast, Ray Terry continues the conversation with Tegan Statham of Floor Coverings International Southeast Charlotte, diving…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFlooring, Skilled Trades & Workforce Development with Tegan Statham | About Your House Radio – Part 1
In Part 1 of this live February 17th broadcast, Ray Terry of About Your House Radio welcomes Tegan Statham of Floor Coverings International Southeast Charlotte…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in Schools18-Year-Old Construction Worker Speaks Out: Why Trades Beat College | About Your House Radio
In this episode of About Your House Radio, host Ray Terry sits down with 18-year-old construction day laborer Landon Fiel for a powerful conversation about…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsWhat Are the Trades? How to Start a Construction Career After High School | About Your House Radio
In this episode of About Your House Radio, host Ray Terry continues the conversation with 18-year-old construction worker Landon Fowler to break down a…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsKitchen Remodeling, Countertop Choices & Avoiding Home Improvement Sales Traps
In Part 2 of this episode of About Your House, host Ray Terry continues the conversation with Bruce Zaidman of American Wood Reface, diving deeper into the…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsFrom No Skills to Lead Carpenter: How the Trades Built Rob’s Life
What if the path to success didn’t start with experience — but with opportunity? In this episode of About Your House Radio, host Ray Terry and guest Bruce…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsWhat Schools Are Missing: Skilled Trades, Purpose & Opportunity | Brian Morehead – About Your House Radio
Listen as Ray Terry, host of About Your House Radio, sits down with Brian Morehead of S&N Infrastructure to talk about what today’s education system is missing…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in Schools“What Schools Aren’t Teaching: Real Career Pathways for Students | Ray Terry with S&N Infrastructure”
What’s missing in today’s education system — and how can we fix it? In this episode of About Your House Radio, host Ray Terry is joined by Brian Morehouse and…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsDesign, Trades & Careers: Bullet Helms on Building the Future of the Industry PART 2
Ray Terry of About Your House Radio on WFNZ sits down with Bullet Helms of At Large / National Design Mart for an in-depth conversation about design…
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in SchoolsDesign, Trades & Careers: Bullet Helms on Building the Future of the Industry PART 1
Ray Terry of About Your House Radio on WFNZ sits down with Bullet Helms of At Large / National Design Mart for an in-depth conversation about design…