{"product_id":"safe-and-sound-a-renter-friendly-guide-to-home-repair-hardcover","title":"Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMercury Stardust\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't panic--Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma'am is here to help! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRenting 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSafe and Sound\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for over 50 simple home maintenance projects, such as replacing your showerhead and troubleshooting a faulty garbage disposal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters covering basic and handy repairs for your plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and safety needs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice tailored to renters to minimize permanent changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful illustrations and QR code links to videos to help you on your journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemember--a little bit of knowledge can go a long way toward making you feel more safe and in control of your own life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMercury Stardust\u003c\/b\u003e (@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, NPR, Buzzfeed, Newsweek, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.3 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52030528651565,"sku":"9780744079074","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/yJdFKEOaFR9780744079074.webp?v=1777524632","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/safe-and-sound-a-renter-friendly-guide-to-home-repair-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}