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 for a wide-ranging and energetic conversation about flooring, skilled trades, and the future of workforce development.

Broadcasting from the Toolbox Podcast Studio, Ray opens the show with updates on Put Tools in Schools — a growing initiative focused on connecting middle school and young adult students to opportunities in the skilled trades. Ray shares powerful stories from recent workdays, where students removed carpet, learned tool safety, discovered how to operate equipment like side grinders, and experienced hands-on teamwork in action. From reading a tape measure to understanding basic tool function, the mission is simple: connect students early, spark curiosity, and build real ...