Safe and sound : a renter-friendly guide to home repair / Mercury Stardust.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Indianapolis, IN : DK Publishing, 2023Edition: First American editionDescription: 222 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780744079074
- 0744079071
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Don't panic-I'm here to help!
Dear Readers-
As a transwoman, I've discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. But imagine fearing something as simple as asking for help. Imagine relying on others-landlords-to provide a basic human right, like housing, but knowing those same people believe you're an abomination because of your sexuality or gender identity. Imagine a world where reaching out for help is more than just a mundane task-it's a game of chance. Sadly, for too many renters, this isn't just a one-time moment of fear. For single moms, college students in a foreign town, and many others, a knock on the door can feel just as terrifying, even when you need the help.
All renters deserve to feel empowered enough to take matters into their own hands. The skills I'll show you how to develop will allow you to help friends, teach family members, and even assist a panicking neighbor-further empowering more people to take on tasks on their own. We all have a home-whether it's made up of brick walls or plaster-filled with memories and dreams. Knowledge should pass through any barriers put up around it because a little bit of knowledge can go a long way toward making someone feel more in control of their own life.
Your soon-to-be favorite virtual repair technician,
Mercury Stardust, the Trans Handy Ma'am
Includes index.
The basics. Apartment hunting ; Moving in and creating a home ; Requesting a repair ; Troubleshooting ; Building a toolkit -- Making repairs. Bathroom faucets and drains ; Toilets ; Showers ; Wall repair, painting, and mounting ; Doors, floors, and cabinets ; Electrical repairs ; Mold, pests, and weather prepping ; Appliance repairs and upkeep ; Security and safety ; Moving out of your apartment -- Resources. Tenant laws and resources for every state.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.