About Your House Radio and Put Tools in Schools
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to About Your House Radio</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foxsportsradiocharlotte.com/">Stream Live</a> on Fox Sports Charlotte App!</p><p></p><p>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 large task, but we can do it for the students and our futures. Kids need to connect to their creative genius that is in all of us. We all need Purpose to be Happy.</p><p>Trades Career Days are when we, the Construction Industry, show up at 7:00 am and set up interactive activities that engage the students minds and hands. 7 to 15 companies will be present showing examples of hands-on skills of their particular trade. The Companies will have at least three representatives to talk and work with the students. This is an opportunity to address 700-1000 students in one day. All companies will have handouts with all benefits of that career pathway.</p><p>Believe it or not, the vast majority of students do not know what the word apprenticeship means. They are unaware of the opportunities that are available right after Graduation from High School. We all know by now that College is not for everyone.</p><p>This can and has already changed students Lives.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
Summer Home Maintenance & The Future of Skilled Trades | About Your House – Put Tools in Schools
<p>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 Terry sits down with David Richardson to break down the most important summer homeowner maintenance tips and why preventative care can save you thousands in repairs.</p><p>From HVAC condensate drain maintenance and attic ventilation to crawlspace moisture control and energy efficiency upgrades, this conversation covers the real-world issues homeowners face every summer in the Carolinas and beyond.</p><p>But this episode goes deeper than home maintenance.</p><p>Ray and David also explore the growing concerns around declining construction quality, the loss of critical thinking in today’s workforce, and why rebuilding a strong foundation in skilled trades education is more important than ever. The discussion ties directly into the mission of the Put Tools in Schools initiative, helping reconnect students with hands-on learning, safety culture, and real career pathways in the trades.</p><p>Together, they break down how industry, education, and community partnerships can help close the skills gap—and why getting tools back into the hands of students early can change lives.</p><p><strong>Topics Covered:</strong> • HVAC condensate drain maintenance • Attic ventilation & energy efficiency • Crawlspace moisture and humidity issues • Summer storm readiness & lightning concerns • Construction quality and workforce challenges • Critical thinking and safety culture in the trades • Skilled trades education & career pathways • Put Tools in Schools initiative and outreach</p><p>Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, educator, or policymaker, this episode connects practical summer home care with the bigger picture of building a stronger skilled workforce.</p>
June 24, 2026
Summer Home Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Needs to Know | About Your House
<p>Summer is here, and that means heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and potential home maintenance headaches. In this episode of About Your House, Ray Terry discusses essential summer homeowner tips, including HVAC condensate drain maintenance, attic ventilation, crawlspace moisture issues, energy efficiency improvements, and how to avoid costly repairs.</p><p>Ray also shares a real-world example of critical thinking in the trades, discusses concerns about declining construction quality, and explains why skilled trades education remains so important through the Put Tools in Schools initiative.</p><p>Topics Covered: • HVAC condensate drain maintenance • Attic ventilation and attic tents • Encapsulated attics and energy savings • Crawlspace moisture and humidity issues • Summer thunderstorms and lightning protection • Construction quality concerns • Skilled trades and workforce development • Homeowner maintenance tips for hot weather</p><p>Learn how a few simple preventative measures can save you money, reduce stress, and keep your home comfortable all summer long.</p><p>For more episodes of About Your House and information about Put Tools in Schools, be sure to subscribe and follow for future updates.</p>
June 19, 2026
Put Tools in Schools: Building the Future Workforce Through Trades, Mentorship & Education Reform | Hour 2
<p>In Hour 2 of About Your House, Ray Terry, David, and Roosevelt continue the conversation about the mission of <strong>Put Tools in Schools</strong> and the growing need to connect students with real-world career opportunities through skilled trades education.</p><p>The discussion focuses on the challenges facing today's workforce, the disconnect between education and industry needs, and how apprenticeships, mentorships, and hands-on learning can help prepare students for successful careers. The team explores the importance of teaching practical skills, leadership, confidence, and workforce readiness while creating pathways into construction, plumbing, electrical work, manufacturing, transportation, and other essential industries.</p><p>They also discuss plans to expand Put Tools in Schools through mobile training trailers, community partnerships, homeschool engagement, industry collaboration, and mentorship programs that help students discover career opportunities before they leave high school.</p><p>Whether you're an educator, contractor, parent, business owner, or advocate for workforce development, this episode offers valuable insights into building the next generation of skilled professionals.</p><p>Topics Covered:</p><ul><li>Put Tools in Schools initiatives and future plans</li><li>Skilled trades workforce shortages</li><li>Apprenticeships and career pathways</li><li>Construction industry workforce development</li><li>Hands-on learning and practical education</li><li>Trade skills training in schools</li><li>Mentorship and leadership development</li><li>Industry and education partnerships</li><li>Workforce readiness and employability skills</li><li>Homeschool growth and alternative education</li><li>The future of skilled labor in America</li></ul><p>Listen every week to About Your House on Fox Sports Charlotte as Ray Terry and guests discuss home improvement, construction, education, workforce development, and building stronger communities.</p>
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<p>Welcome to About Your House Radio</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://foxsportsradiocharlotte.com/">Stream Live</a> on Fox Sports Charlotte App!</p><p></p><p>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 large task, but we can do it for the students and our futures. Kids need to connect to their creative genius that is in all of us. We all need Purpose to be Happy.</p><p>Trades Career Days are when we, the Construction Industry, show up at 7:00 am and set up interactive activities that engage the students minds and hands. 7 to 15 companies will be present showing examples of hands-on skills of their particular trade. The Companies will have at least three representatives to talk and work with the students. This is an opportunity to address 700-1000 students in one day. All companies will have handouts with all benefits of that career pathway.</p><p>Believe it or not, the vast majority of students do not know what the word apprenticeship means. They are unaware of the opportunities that are available right after Graduation from High School. We all know by now that College is not for everyone.</p><p>This can and has already changed students Lives.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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