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PODCAST

Handy Ma"am Hotline

Mercury Stardust

Mercury is a #1 NY Times Bestselling author of(Safe & Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair)Known widely as The Trans Handy Ma"am, Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords. With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, Mercury"s brand of compassionate education has warmed hearts across the globe. Her expertise includes

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All Episodes

48:44

Dryer Vents, Window Cranks, Drywall, and Outlets

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2023/02/16

This week on Handy Ma'am Hotline, Mercury tackles questions from renters and homeowners, and each of those have their own unique set of problems and solutions! She answers questions about cleaning a dryer vent that's on a second story, fixing old window cranks that's aren't opening windows anymore, safely removing mounting tape & fixing the drywall when it doesn't come off properly, remounting a loose outlet box, and creating a kit of tools and materials that you may need to keep on hand as a

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42:00

Sink Stoppers, Water Softeners, and MISC Tips

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2023/02/09

This episode on the Handy Ma'am Hotline, Mercury talks about why you might not be able to switch a ceiling light for a ceiling fan, but also gives encouragement to try if you feel brave!She also answers a question about water softeners, getting a sink stopper to start working again, how to explain things in a kind way, and what to do about the nasty bits that fall between the oven and counter.Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768.Thank you to our

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30:45

Old Faucets, Fallen Sinks, and Flickering Lights

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2023/02/02

This week Mercury gets real, talking about the anxiety renter's can feel when letting a landlord or maintenance tech into their home. She also teaches how to put in new faucets, fix a fallen sink, tries to figure out what might be causing flickering with dimmable lights, and making sure the water level in your toilet is where you want it to be.Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768.We also wanted to say thank you to our sponsor, IFIXIT, who fights for

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44:32

Sliding Doors, Concrete Walls, and Renovating...

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2023/01/26

Today on the Handy Ma'am Hotline, Mercury tries a new fun strategy where she doesn't hear the questions in advance! She's going in fully fresh and giving you her best answers off the cuff. Learn about pocket doors, sliding glass doors in the bathroom, hanging things on concrete walls, renovating tile countertops, and fixing a furniture oopsie.Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768.We also wanted to say thank you to our new sponsor, IFIXIT, who fights

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50:20

Bathrooms, Old Houses, and Good Ole Caulking

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2023/01/19

In this episode some of our callers take on their mansplaining husbands, who does Mercury side with?? Listen to find out!She also talks about kitchen caulking, insulating old homes (aka even one more reason why landlords drive her mad), replacing a shower diverter, the best use of bathroom fans, and fixing a storm door with too many holes in it.Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768.We also wanted to say thank you to our new sponsor, IFIXIT, who fights

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40:59

DIY and Life Advice

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2023/01/12

Welcome back to another episode of the Handy Ma'am Hotline! This week Mercury tackles some questions about drywall anchors and drilling, ceiling fans and cold houses, and answers a sweet question from a listener about life advice learned through maintenance.Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768.We also wanted to say thank you to our new sponsor, IFIXIT, who fights for your right to repair and makes really cool tools. Whether you need to fix your

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54:46

Happy New Year!

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2023/01/05

Happy New Year! This week we ring in the new year with a fun podcast answering questions about bidets, removing popcorn ceiling, replacing an oven door, and how to get started on DIY-ing in your own home.We also wanted to say thank you to our new sponsor, IFIXIT, who fights for your right to repair and makes really cool tools. Whether you need to fix your phone, laptop, or vacuum, iFixit has thousands of parts, tools and free guides to help you. It’s also iFixit's 20th anniversary, and to celebrate

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56:52

Saying Goodbye and Looking Ahead

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2022/12/22

This is the last episode of 2022! Mercury shares her feelings about her last burlesque show that she hosted on December 16th. Didn't catch it? No problem! You can get the replay here: https://mercurystardustmedia.com/merch/p/replay-mercurys-final-showShe also shares some of her favorite Handy Ma'am tips and tricks, as well as her hopes and goals for 2023.Don't forget to call in with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768.We also have some links to share some goodies:Find extended versions

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52:23

Happy Birthday Mercury!

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2022/12/08

Help us wish Mercury a very happy 35th birthday with her birthday episode!We start off with answering a few questions about mold and mildew in the bathroom. On the walls, the grout, and the caulk...eww! Mercury dishes on all the things to do to reduce mold and mildew, even if that means moving out.Then stay tuned for some questions about Mercury in honor of her birthday. Like how incredibly different her life is now then she ever thought it would be, how she's grateful to have made it this far, and

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49:56

Mercury Loves Renters

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2022/12/01

This week Mercury continues to tackle those pesky jobs landlords won't do, or that renter's are too afraid to ask them to do. From fixing bi-fold closet doors, to slow draining sinks, replacing a stuck faucet, and fixing the weather stripping on a door in Alaska!Don't forget to call in with your questions for next week! 608-205-8768.We also have some links to share some goodies:Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustHelp Mercury reach 10,000 tickets sold

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51:05

Mending Hearts and Homes

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2022/11/24

Today we take a moment to honor those lost in Colorado Springs.Mercury also answers questions about drills, stuck screws, buying a home, noisy fans, and her favorite subject: clogs.Don't forget to call in with your questions for next week! 608-205-8768.We also have some links to share some goodies:Help Mercury create the studio of her dreams with her fundraiser: https://gofund.me/c2f2d3d0Catch Mercury's last shows w/ Five Star, retiring Dec 16th: http://www.mercurystardust.com/gigsFind an extended

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52:40

Wiggly Jiggly Things That Need Fixing

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2022/11/17

In this episode Mercury deals with safety for women and femme people that are renters, replacing hot water valves, getting sticky things unstuck, and another situation where a landlord needs to step up for their tenant's safety and well being.Don't forget to call in with your questions for next week! 608-205-8768.We also have some links to share some goodies:Help Mercury create the studio of her dreams with her fundraiser: https://gofund.me/c2f2d3d0Catch Mercury's last shows w/ Five Star, retiring

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51:40

Toilets, Studs, and Landlords, Oh My!

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2022/11/10

Thank you for tuning in and making the Handy Ma'am Hotline #1 in Education/How To, and #20 in Education overall, all in the first week of going live!! We are truly humbled and grateful.This week Mercury answers some tough questions with ingenuity and creativity, you'll never guess the answers! She also tackles a tough landlord problem for a friend. Tune in and learn all about troubleshooting toilet issues, recognizing when your landlord may be taking advantage of you, and hanging things on plaster

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43:16

Welcome to the Handy Ma'am Hotline!

Handy Ma"am Hotline ·

2022/11/03

Welcome to the first episode of the Handy Ma'am Hotline! Mercury is excited to bring you some fun DIY knowledge this week. We've got tips for doors, cat trees, toilets for fat people, and drop ceiling tiles. You can also learn a bit about Mercury's platform, and why helping people is so incredibly important to her.Don't forget to call in with your questions for next week! 608-205-8768.We also have some links to share some goodies:Help Mercury create the studio of her dreams with her fundraiser!Catch

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