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Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair

Review: Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair by Mercury Stardust

If you are a renter who wants to learn how to handle common home maintenance issues without breaking the bank or the lease, you might want to check out Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair by Mercury Stardust. This book is a comprehensive and practical guide that covers over 50 projects that you can do yourself or with minimal help from professionals. Whether you need to fix a leaky faucet, hang a picture frame, or patch a hole in the wall, this book will show you how to do it safely, efficiently, and affordably.

Safe and Sound is not just a book of instructions, though. It is also a book of empowerment and inspiration. Mercury Stardust, the author, is a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician who has faced many challenges and prejudices in her life and career. She shares her personal stories and insights throughout the book, as well as tips and tricks that she has learned from her experience. She also addresses the specific needs and concerns of renters, such as how to avoid damaging the property, how to communicate with landlords, and how to protect yourself from scams and discrimination.

The book is divided into four main sections: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and safety. Each section contains several chapters that cover different aspects of home repair, such as replacing a showerhead, troubleshooting a faulty garbage disposal, installing a smoke detector, and securing your windows and doors. The chapters are easy to follow, with clear and concise instructions, helpful illustrations, and QR code links to videos that demonstrate the steps. The book also includes a glossary of terms, a list of tools and materials, and a resource section with useful websites and organizations.

One of the best features of the book is the tone and style of the writing. Mercury Stardust writes with humor, honesty, and compassion, making the book enjoyable and engaging to read. She also writes with confidence and authority, making the book informative and reliable to follow. She does not talk down to the reader, but rather encourages and empowers them to take charge of their own home and life. She also does not shy away from addressing the issues and challenges that transpeople and other marginalized groups face in the world of home repair and beyond. She offers advice and support on how to cope and overcome them, as well as how to celebrate and embrace one’s identity and uniqueness.

Safe and Sound is more than just a book of home repair. It is a book of life lessons, of self-discovery, and of social justice. It is a book that teaches you how to be safe and sound in your own home and in your own skin. It is a book that deserves a place on your shelf and in your heart.

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