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 career paths, education, and life in the skilled trades. Landon shares what it’s really like entering the workforce straight out of school, working in residential construction, and using modern tools — including smartphones — to solve real jobsite challenges like building codes, inspections, and ADA remodeling. The discussion dives into big topics many families are thinking about today: Are college degrees always the best path? Why hands-on learning builds real confidence The value of communication on the jobsite The truth about certifications vs. experience How trade skills create independence and opportunity Why young people need exposure to career pathways beyond the classroom Ray and Landon also talk about family life, mentorship, work ethic, and how programs like Put Tools in Schools are helping students discover purpose through skilled trades, construction careers, and practical life skills. This episode is an eye-opening look at education, work, and the future — straight from the perspective of the next generation entering the trades. #SkilledTrades #ConstructionCareers #BlueCollarLife #TradesNotCollege #WorkWithYourHands #CareerPathways #YouthInTrades #HomeImprovement #JobsiteLife #AboutYourHouse