Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author (Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair). Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury shares inform...
This episode of the Handyman Hotline tackles home repair hurdles and ADHD challenges with limited resources. Mercury Stardust helps a shop owner fix a damaged clothing rack with a budget-friendly solution. They also discuss the differences between old and new lumber, offering tips for working with steel studs. Later, Mercury dives into sharing her own experiences and offering advice for managing home projects while navigating ADHD moments. (Above all, be kind to yourself!) Mercury wraps up the episode brainstorming some low-cost solutions to replace a rotting sink cabinet.Send in your questions here!Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author of(Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair)Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords - but a focus is not an exclusion! With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, Mercury's brand of compassionate education has warmed hearts across the globe. Find all episodes of The Handy Ma’am Hotline on Mercury’s Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe
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Mercury's House | Handy Ma'am Hotline
Mercury reflects on the difficulties of homeownership, dealing with previous owners' decisions, and the personal challenges of managing time, money, and perfectionism. The episode covers dealing with a house with five layers of shingles on the roof, a kitchen renovation, finding effective and affordable paint strippers, and there's also mention of asbestos removal, the moving process, and the humorous ordeal of dealing with a cat getting into paint.Send in your questions here!Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author of(Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair)Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords - but a focus is not an exclusion! With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, Mercury's brand of compassionate education has warmed hearts across the globe. Find all episodes of The Handy Ma’am Hotline on Mercury’s Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe
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Replacement, Renovations, and Relying on Professionals | Handy Ma'am Hotline
Mercury attempts to repair her furnace with a surprising conclusion. Mercury also answers listener questions on installing an HVAC humidifier, replacing a sink hose, and finding housing during renovations. Mercury provides advice and tips based on her knowledge and experience, emphasizing the importance of proper installation and maintenance, and recommending professional help when needed.Send in your questions here!Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author of(Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair)Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords - but a focus is not an exclusion! With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, Mercury's brand of compassionate education has warmed hearts across the globe. Find all episodes of The Handy Ma’am Hotline on Mercury’s Substack.Thanks for reading Mercury Stardust Media! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe
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Landlord Special | Handy Ma'am Hotline
Keys opening multiple apartments, figuring out what exactly should be put away before maintenance stops by, and getting those dang towel racks to stay on the wall - in this episode of the Handy Ma’am Hotline, Mercury commiserates with some common and not-so-common renter woes. We are very much of the mindset that housing is a human right and Mercury gets a little heated in this episode! She will be releasing a video discussing the landlord/tenant relationship soon, so keep an eye out for that!Send in your questions here!Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author of(Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair)Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords - but a focus is not an exclusion! With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, Mercury's brand of compassionate education has warmed hearts across the globe. Find all episodes of The Handy Ma’am Hotline on Mercury’s Substack.Mercury Stardust Media is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe
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Contractor Conundrums | Handy Ma'am Hotline
Mercury has been on both sides of the contractor relationship and is here to share her wisdom with all of you. In this episode, Mercury discusses why a contractor might want to take some jobs over others, some ways to find a contractor, why wait times for some contractors are so long, handling misinformation from a contractor, and dealing with a contractor that doesn’t show up!Send in your questions here!Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author of(Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair)Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords - but a focus is not an exclusion! With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, Mercury's brand of compassionate education has warmed hearts across the globe. Find all episodes of The Handy Ma’am Hotline on Mercury’s Substack.Mercury Stardust Media is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe
Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author (Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair). Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma'am, Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords. With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, Mercury's brand of compassionate education has warmed hearts across the globe. Her expertise includes rental maintenance, landlord negotiations, clogs, drywall, painting, minor electrical repairs, caulking, and more.
Find signed copies of her book and everything else at https://www.mercurystardust.com/
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