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Safe and sound a renter-friendly guide to home repair

"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...

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Main Author: Stardust, Mercury (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Indianapolis, IN : DK Publishing, 2023.
Edition: First American edition.
Subjects:
Rental housing > Maintenance and repair > Amateurs' manuals.
Dwellings > Maintenance and repair > Amateurs' manuals.
Do-it-yourself work.
Handbooks and manuals.
Summary: "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"--
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 222 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
ISBN: 9780744079074
0744079071
Author Notes: Mercury Stardust (@mercurystardust), the Trans Handy Ma'am, is a professional home maintenance technician and award-winning activist. Mercury credits her TikTok success to her experience teaching burlesque, where she learned to communicate and create a safe space for students who had frequently experienced trauma. She's been featured in stories by NBC, NRP, Buzzfeed, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and Pink News. Her leadership within the trans community has led to collaborations with such brands as Dolby, Lowe's, and Point of Pride.

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