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 — and potentially costly — issues homeowners face.

This episode dives deep into indoor air quality, mold, asbestos, and moisture-related problems, giving listeners practical insight into how these issues develop and how to properly address them.

The discussion highlights how older homes can contain hidden materials like asbestos insulation, why disturbing it can create serious (and expensive) problems, and how modern regulations have changed the way these situations must be handled today.

The conversation also explores:

• The risks of asbestos in older homes and renovation projects • Mold growth, humidity control, and HVAC system sizing mistakes • Why turning off your AC in the summer can lead to mold issues • Flood damage, drywall “flood cuts,” and moisture timelines • Crawlspaces, insulation, and hidden air quality problems • The importance of proper inspections before remediation • Why many homeowners overspend on unnecessary mold treatments

Listeners will also hear real-world stories that illustrate how small mistakes — like disturbing insulation or improper HVAC sizing — can turn into major expenses.

Ray also highlights the ongoing mission of Put Tools in Schools, connecting students with hands-on career opportunities in the trades, and shares upcoming community initiatives and training programs.

If you’re a homeowner, buyer, or contractor, this episode is packed with practical knowledge that can help you avoid costly mistakes and better understand what’s happening behind your walls.

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 pathways, workforce challenges, and the real impact of introducing students to the skilled trades.

This episode explores Bryce’s journey from serving in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force into the construction and trades industry, where he now applies his background in marketing and media to help companies recruit the next generation of skilled workers.

The conversation highlights the growing workforce shortage across construction, plumbing, and infrastructure — and why hands-on careers offer a stable and rewarding alternative to traditional college paths.

A major focus of this episode is real-world exposure for students, including a recent “Girl Power” event that brought high school juniors and seniors together to experience careers in the utility and infrastructure industries. Students participated in hands-on stations such as bucket truck operations, fiber installation, and underground infrastructure work.

One powerful story shared involves a student overcoming her fear of heights during the event — leaving with newfound confidence and excitement about career opportunities in the trades.

Additional topics include:

• Skilled trades vs traditional college pathways • Workforce shortages in construction and infrastructure • Fiber optics and the growing demand for utility work • Safe digging practices and the importance of calling 811 • Opportunities for women in construction and skilled trades • Why hands-on experience is critical for learning and career development

Ray also highlights the mission behind Put Tools in Schools, which continues to connect students with career pathways through workshops, Trades Career Days, and industry partnerships.

If you're a student, parent, educator, or industry professional, this episode provides valuable insight into the future of skilled trades and the opportunities available today.

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 within the plumbing industry and the many career pathways available in the skilled trades.

The discussion highlights how modern construction technology is transforming trade careers. From virtual design construction (VDC) teams and BIM modeling to Trimble robotic layout systems and prefab plumbing shops, today’s plumbing industry combines hands-on craftsmanship with advanced digital technology.

Listeners will also learn how apprenticeship programs create a structured path toward becoming a licensed plumber in North Carolina, where workers can begin building real-world experience and career stability in just a few years.

The conversation also explores an important topic in the trades: bringing more women into construction careers. The team discusses how changing perceptions of trade work and exposing young people to hands-on career options earlier can open doors to rewarding, long-term opportunities.

Topics in this episode include:

• Plumbing apprenticeship programs and licensing pathways • Workforce shortages across the construction industry • How technology like Trimble layout systems is changing the job site • Prefabrication shops and efficiency in commercial construction • Career opportunities that combine technology and skilled trades • Increasing opportunities for women in construction careers

Ray also highlights the mission behind workforce initiatives like Put Tools in Schools, which connects students with career pathways in construction through Trades Career Days and industry mentorship.

If you’re interested in skilled trades careers, construction technology, or workforce development in the Carolinas, this episode offers an inside look at how the industry is evolving.