WHO IS ANDREA?

Writer • Media Host • Business Coach

WRITER

Andrea loves to write and share her experiences. Her articles and product critiques have appeared in Home Improvement Dallas, GreenSourceDFW, Country Home, Women’s Day Specials, Dallas - Ft. Worth House & Home, The Dallas Observer, among others. She has been an oft-quoted expert in Hardware Retailing, The Hardware Connection, Reader’s Digest, USA Weekend, Old House Journal, and The Dallas Morning News.

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Andrea’s innovative book, If I Had a Hammer – Over 100 Easy Fixes & Weekend Projects, was published by Harper Collins. Jenna Woginrich comments in Mother Earth News, "Andrea’s here to get you started, regardless of your level of experience." She is currently working on a book about backyard chickens for Texas A&M University Press and a historical novel in conjunction with Stewart Lytle, formerly of the Dallas Morning News.

MEDIA HOST

Since 2002, Andrea has helped her audience hammer through the hype and make smart decisions for their homes. Her folksy and easygoing style has made her a recognized voice in her home market of Dallas, Texas as well as nationally. Andrea's programs include:

Ask Andrea - The Radio Show • Mother Earth News Radio

The Energy Show • Down to Earth Radio • Energize Green

Andrea's guest list is like a Who’s Who of the home improvement and green industries:

P. Allen Smith, Bob Vila, Heloise Cruse, Nathalie Dupree, Mario Batali, Ed Begley Jr., Karl Champley, Amy Devers, Barbara Pleasant, Anna Thomas, Mario Batali, Ed the Plumber, Cheryl Long, Judith Miller, Joel Salatin, Denis Hayes and hundreds more.

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Andrea is also a popular guest expert on regional morning programs and home shows. In her home market of Dallas/Ft. Worth, she is a regular guest on Good Day and Good Morning Texas. She was Neil Sperry’s sidekick on Dig In across north Texas as well as the demo gal on Hot On Homes and Designing Texas. Nationally, Andrea was a regular on DIY’s Tools and Techniques, hosted by David Thiel. She is a familiar face to millions of TV viewers.

Andrea has also been a headliner celebrity at home and garden shows, charity events, trade shows, hardware store and home center appearances and speaking engagements - both in Texas and on the national show circuit. She has shared products and techniques with thousands of consumers and professional attendees.

BUSINESS COACH

After two decades in the hardware industry and then a second career as a radio and TV host, Andrea Ridout has become one of the most-knowledgeable experts in the home improvement and green industries. She has built and sold three award-winning companies and is now sharing her experiences with others as a business coach and mentor.

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Andrea can work one-on-one or in groups with your company's team, helping to hone your mission, marketing and mantra. Her "guerilla marketing" approach is budget-minded while taking full advantage of the ever-changing social media and conventional environment.