New Releases by Mercury Stardust

The trans handy ma’am is back…and this time she’s buying a home and taking her loyal audience along on the journey Buying your first home can be an intimidating process filled with questions and uncertainties—How do you know you’re working with a trustworthy lender? What are closing costs and how much should you budget for them? Can you actually afford to fix a fixer-upper? In Lost and Found, Mercury will take you along on the rollercoaster of figuring out the “system” and demystify the path to homeownership. You will learn all about the house hunting process—putting an offer in on a home, going through inspections and closing—and then join Mercury through her first year with a fixer-upper that needs to be renovated and updated. With DIY projects and guides for renovating every part of your new home and then maintaining it, along with tips for weather-proofing and maintaining outdoor spaces like a pool or garden, Lost and Found will empower you to create your dream home. Mercury reveals the good, the bad, and the ugly, including all the emotional ups and downs when things break, emergencies arise, and the unexpected inevitably happens.

#1 New York Times Bestseller 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.