Don’t
panic—Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am, is here to
help!
For
too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair
person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a
professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered
(the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you’ve
ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to
fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.
Renting
a home can be a complex process—from finding a safe and affordable
space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing
any repairs that come up during your stay.
You
deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands—and
it’s not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will
show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your
home—from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and
safely hang things on your walls to patching small and medium drywall
holes.
Safe
and Sound
includes:
- Guidance
for over 50 simple home maintenance projects, such as replacing your
showerhead and troubleshooting a faulty garbage disposal.
- Chapters
covering basic and handy repairs for your plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, and safety needs.
- Advice
tailored to renters to minimize permanent changes.
- Helpful
illustrations and QR code links to videos to help you on your
journey.
Remember—a
little bit of knowledge can go a long way toward making you feel more
safe and in control of your own life.