DIY home maintenance can be intimidating. Mercury Stardust, better known as the Trans Handy Ma'am on TikTok, is a maintenance technician with 14 years of experience. She walks us through one simple thing you can do to build your confidence, the four tools that should be in everyone's toolkit and when to call in the professionals.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mercury Stardust, a professional home maintenance technician and activist, discusses creating a safe space in the male-dominated handyman world. They emphasize practical and accessible home maintenance solutions for renters. They also explore the mental health struggles of being a prominent content creator and trans woman, setting boundaries, and choosing the inclusive title of their book, 'Safe and Sound'.