Handy Ma'am Hotline

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 sponsor, iFixit. It’s Fixit Feb! And iFixit is celebrating their 20th anniversary and 20 years of advocating for fair repair laws. Start your own repair projects and show us what you're fixing with #FixitFeb. Don't forget to check out ifixit.com before you get started. They've got parts, tools and guides to help you fix all kinds of stuff and you can use code MERCURY10 for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. Find some Mercury Stardust goodies here:Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustNOW OUT - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 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. https://ifix.gd/mercurystardustFind some Mercury Stardust goodies here:Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustGet the replay of her last burlesque show and other merch here: https://mercurystardustmedia.com/merchComing February 7th!! Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 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 they’re offering $20 off $100 or more in purchases with the promo code MERCURY20 through the end of January: https://ifix.gd/mercurystardustFind some Mercury Stardust goodies here:Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustGet the replay of her last burlesque show and other merch here: https://mercurystardustmedia.com/merchComing in February - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 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 they’re offering $20 off $100 or more in purchases with the promo code MERCURY20 through the end of January: https://ifix.gd/mercurystardustFind some Mercury Stardust goodies here:Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustGet the replay of her last burlesque show and other merch here: https://mercurystardustmedia.com/merchComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 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 they’re offering $20 off $100 or more in purchases with the promo code MERCURY20 through the end of January: https://ifix.gd/mercurystardustFind some Mercury Stardust goodies here:Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustGet the replay of her last burlesque show and other merch here: https://mercurystardustmedia.com/merchComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 they’re offering $20 off $100 or more in purchases with the promo code MERCURY20 through the end of January: https://ifix.gd/mercurystardustWe also have some links to share some goodies:Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustGet the replay of her last burlesque show and other merch here: https://mercurystardustmedia.com/merchComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustGet the replay of her last burlesque show and other merch here: https://mercurystardustmedia.com/merchComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 what she hopes for her future.Don't forget to call in with your questions for next week! 608-205-8768.We also have some links to share some goodies:Catch Mercury's last burlesque show w/ Five Star, retiring Dec 16th: https://www.mercurystardust.com/event-details/five-star-tease-online-streaming-31Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 for her last online show w/ Five Star Tease on Dec 16th: https://www.mercurystardust.com/event-details/five-star-tease-online-streaming-31Coming Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 version of this episode on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 Dec 16th: http://www.mercurystardust.com/gigsComing Soon - Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 and concrete walls.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/gigsComing Soon - Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mercurystardustComing Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4uAI3alDB7kUisg24_nKEw Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe

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 Mercury's last shows w/ Five Star, retiring Dec 16th.Coming Soon - Find extended versions of the podcast on Patreon.Coming Soon - Watch longer DIY videos with Mercury on YouTube. Get the After Show Preshow Show Show on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Mercury Stardust Media at mercurystardust.substack.com/subscribe