Handy Ma'am Hotline

In this episode, Mercury celebrates 3,000 days of sobriety and addresses some other sobering situations from the audience. Dealing with mold mitigation or cockroaches is never a fun time, and usually takes much longer than we’d hope. Sometimes we already know the answer to a question, and are just hoping to hear something different. No matter the situation, Mercury will tell it to you straight (or...

This episode of the Handyman Hotline tackles home repair hurdles and ADHD challenges with limited resources. Mercury Stardust helps a shop owner fix a damaged clothing rack with a budget-friendly solution. They also discuss the differences between old and new lumber, offering tips for working with steel studs. Later, Mercury dives into sharing her own experiences and offering advice for managing h...

Mercury reflects on the difficulties of homeownership, dealing with previous owners' decisions, and the personal challenges of managing time, money, and perfectionism. The episode covers dealing with a house with five layers of shingles on the roof, a kitchen renovation, finding effective and affordable paint strippers, and there's also mention of asbestos removal, the moving process, and the humo...

Mercury attempts to repair her furnace with a surprising conclusion. Mercury also answers listener questions on installing an HVAC humidifier, replacing a sink hose, and finding housing during renovations. Mercury provides advice and tips based on her knowledge and experience, emphasizing the importance of proper installation and maintenance, and recommending professional help when needed. Send in...

Keys opening multiple apartments, figuring out what exactly should be put away before maintenance stops by, and getting those dang towel racks to stay on the wall - in this episode of the Handy Ma’am Hotline, Mercury commiserates with some common and not-so-common renter woes. We are very much of the mindset that housing is a human right and Mercury gets a little heated in this episode! She will b...

Mercury has been on both sides of the contractor relationship and is here to share her wisdom with all of you. In this episode, Mercury discusses why a contractor might want to take some jobs over others, some ways to find a contractor, why wait times for some contractors are so long, handling misinformation from a contractor, and dealing with a contractor that doesn’t show up! Send in your questi...

In this episode of the Handy Ma’am Hotline, Mercury Stardust returns to answer viewer questions about unclogging a sink drain, why earthworms would be crawling into a tub, and dealing with someone else’s mold problem. Messy questions and hard situations stand no chance when we tackle them together, so roll up your sleeves and let’s get to work! Send in your questions here! Mercury is a #1 NY Times...

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This is an episode preview of our new podcast, Maintenance is a Drag! Watch the video version on youtube or find the audio podcast wherever you get your podcasts! It's time to paint the town in glitter and fix those squeaky hinges! Join Mercury Stardust, the queen of sawdust, and the illustrious drag king, Landon Cider, as they embark on a hilarious journey through the world of home maintenance. I...

Mercury and Basil have something special for you! They have been running a Book Club! #BasilsBookBugs is a weekly livestream podcast on the Stardust Nebula Discord server ( https://discord.gg/mABbzAbRR3 ). The whole community contributes to the conversation, and it's a lot of fun! Please enjoy the complete three episode discussion of Pageboy by Elliot Page. Patreon Subscribers at all levels will a...

Mercury and Basil have something new for you! Mercury calls listeners directly to help them with missing electricity, Christmas tree rehabilitation, a desktop makeover, and mold! Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury Stardust goodies here: Order her book Safe & Sound,...

Mercury and Basil have something new for you! Mercury calls listeners directly to help them with clogged drains, chronic pain, parenting, cat psychology, and a magic sink. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury Stardust goodies here: Order her book Safe & Sound, A rent...

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Did you know we have an After-Show Pre-Show on Patreon? Every week we before we record an episode, Mercury and Maggie chat about life, politics, the trans experience, mom-hood, and so much more. It's truly the unfiltered Mercury Half Hour! It plays each week after the full episode on Patreon. Hence, the After-Show Pre-Show! Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode!...

Mercury and Basil have something new for you! Mercury calls listeners directly to help them with basement drains, nasty caulk, a crumbly tub, & vinyl scratching. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury Stardust goodies here: Order her book Safe & Sound, A renter Friendl...

Mercury and Basil check in from the road. Together they help listeners with flat-head screws, toilet straws, teaching tenants, bubbling paint, & a leaky faucet stem. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury Stardust goodies here: Pre-Order her book Safe & Sound, A renter...

Mercury and Basil check in from the road. Together they help listeners with bidet installation issues, temperature sensors, heavy topics, noisy neighbors, & creaky doors. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury Stardust goodies here: Pre-Order her book Safe & Sound, A r...

Mercury and Basil sat down for one more podcast before hitting the road again. Together they help listeners with an ominous drywall seam, how to clean up after painting, and how to tell if you're being taken advantage of. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury Stardust...

Maggie returns! We really hit this one out of the park. Mercury and the gang help with bi-fold doors, a floppy toilet handle 100+ year old windows, refinishing hard wood floors and everything you need to know about painting. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury Stard...

Mercury and Basil (@ChangelingBrat) are starting a Book Club! #BasilsBookBugs will be a weekly livestream podcast to discuss a book we all read together! The club will take place on Discord so the whole community can join the conversation.  Patreon Subscribers at all levels will automatically receive an invite to the Discord server with access to the exclusive book club chat and forum, but if you’...

Mercury is joined by sound engineer Matt to discuss how not to be one of "those" landlords, drywall tape, an icy freezer, a mousy stove, restoring hardwood floors, building your first tool kit, & a bath tub with lots of issues. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. (Please send high resolution pictures of the issue if you can!) Find some Mercury St...

Mercury tells us stories from the first leg of her book tour! Did you know we have an After-Show Pre-Show on Patreon? Every week we before we record an episode, Mercury and Maggie chat about life, politics, the trans experience, mom-hood, and so much more. It's truly the unfiltered Mercury Half Hour! It plays each week after the full episode on Patreon. Hence, the After-Show Pre-Show! Don't forget...

Here at the Handy Ma'am Hotline, Mercury kicked off her book tour! Listen to Mercury and Basil help with questions about washer drains, freezer gaskets, what to do if you can't give up luxurious toilet paper that's sold by bears, a shower that wont get hot, and drafty doors and windows. Don't forget to call in or text with your questions for the next episode! 608-205-8768. Find some Mercury Stardu...

Here at the Handy Ma'am Hotline, listen to our final in-studio podcast before Mercury goes on her book tour! She got a question about how to unstick a stuck sink stopper, how to use peel and stick vinyl flooring on subfloor, what to do with car port beams that are rotted and split (and how to remedy the water damage that may be causing the issues!), and advice on how to get into maintenance as a q...

Welcome back to the Handy Ma'am Hotline! This week Mercury talks about which project is more pressing: peeling paint or peeling laminate floors. Mercury and Maggie have mixed thoughts on which should come first, what do you think? Mercury also tackles a slow draining bathtub with an unresponsive landlord, a door and frame that needs to be replaced, and how to cultivate a positive "Fix It" mentalit...