Handy Ma'am Hotline

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Come hang out and get your DIY, trans life, and random questions answered on the Handy Ma'am Hotline!


Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 608-205-8768 and we just might air your question.


Mercury Stardust is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician, burlesque performer, and award-winning activist.   Known widely as the Trans Handy Ma'am, her unique brand of compassionate education in the Home Repair space has earned her internet fame.  With over 2 million followers on TikTok and 100k followers on instagram, Mercury spreads DIY knowledge with love.  


Her expertise includes rental maintenance, landlord negotiations, clogs, drywall, painting, minor electrical repairs, caulking, and more.



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  • kedastrophe
    Actionable advice delivered in a kind way.
    This podcast has such good advice for her maintenance and how to act around repair people. I just had an AC repair guy thank me for clearing out a space for him prior to his arrival. I told him I learned it from Mercury! 🥰🥰
  • BGraetz
    Love the pod, love the book
    Thank you for so much good information and resources!
  • kimlwilken
    So fun and informative, too
    Great advice for the lay handy person. It is an absolute joy to listen.
  • TWright207
    A stellar podcast experience!
    Thank you, Mercury, for making the podcasting world a brighter and more enriching place. Your show has been a shining beacon of inspiration, entertainment and knowledge in my life!
  • kid from the 90's
    Listening all along
    I have been listening since the very beginning (followed from other social sites) and have thoroughly enjoyed listening and can not wait for what comes next.
  • WitchyAng
    Such Positivity!
    I always feel better about myself, my ability to fix things, and the World In General (!!!) after listening to anything that Mercury has to say! She puts out LOVE! 💖
  • MollieMke
    Inspirational
    I’m trying to get my house in better shape and I have learned so much from Mercury. This podcast is awesome to listen to while working around the house and gives some great ideas that aren’t too crazy expensive but will make my house more of a home. Plus she and Maggie are a hoot and a half so learn something and have fun. A winning combo in my book.
  • Lobomama
    Bravo!!
    Informative, compassionate, the best!!
  • BattleBornM
    A joy
    A complete and total, helpful joy. Great advice and Mercury has a laugh that radiates love.
  • Orlajordan
    Fabulous
    I found Mercury on Tik Tok and love all the simple explanations on DIY! Really enjoying this podcast now!!!
  • SRSporhase
    The show I needed
    This filled the gap Car Talk left in my heart. Also every episode gives me info I can use.
  • Kseadee
    Clear, kind, and fun
    I’ve dabbled in home improvement for quite some time, because my father is very handy. As someone who is not a professional and has rented most of my life until recently it definitely takes some research when I face a new problem. Mercury has such an amazing natural talent for providing advice with so much compassion and humor in a cis/heterosexual/male dominated domain. The podcast is definitely worth a listen!
  • Beccaholooc
    Love the Love
    I love Mercury’s compassionate attitude and how uplifting she is. Grateful for her new podcast! Watching her videos already helped me fix my sink!
  • SarahGWalker
    Love
    I’m addicted to her TikTok channel! I cannot tell you how excited when I learned she had her own podcast. Total fan girl moment over here!
  • Smithhr3
    Joyful and Informative!
    Mercury and Maggie are wonderful! They tackle DIY questions in a fun, informative way that makes me feel more confident in my skills to DIY around the house. Sometimes it feels intimidating, but the joyful laughter and love makes this podcast a safe space for myself and many others also. Thank you! I’m so excited to listen in each week!
  • Gab.fab
    Fills a hole! 😉
    The handy ma’am is fantastic. She really fills a hole in the podcast space and in the DIY space. As someone who is disabled, with a fixed income, that wants to have a nice home, I feel helped and seen!!! Thank you ladies for doing this. You give me so much confidence to make it work!
  • ovchic76
    Such a treasure!
    Easily lovable and so intelligent! Thank you for sharing amazing tips with us! As a woman in construction for 25 years, I feel so much of what you say and do. Appreciate you!
  • .stelly
    Mercury Stardust is a gift! <3
    I’m so excited about this podcast! I’ve been following this smoky-eyed babe for many months now and I’m so excited that she has even more content and wisdom for me to learn from. As a peanut-sized, gender-fluid, queer human, I’ve been dismissed by the home repair community more times than I can count. It’s been an interest of mine for many years, but I’ve found that the learning is slow when you’re not welcome in the community that dominates your interests. Enter Mercury Stardust!! Her approach to teaching makes me feel included. It makes me feel more than accepted - embraced - to see my people being good at what they do and enjoying sharing their skills with even more of my people! Representation is so important. <3 So thank you, Mercury. Your work feeds my soul. I just have one question for you… will you make patches?! I want your merch on my coveralls!!
  • Homeschoolers
    Handy Ma’am is just excellent!
    Mercury is very kind and explains things in such a way that anyone can follow her instructions and make their own repairs. She answers with thoroughness, patience, and laughter. This show makes you smile.
  • lotsofmarys
    Handy help for everyone!
    Love love love the exclusivity and empowerment Mercury stands for. Wish I would have known about you as an apartment dweller. But... I can apply a lot of your tips to my house saving time and money.
  • TimmyPepper
    This podcast it for a certain type of person.
    And that type of person is one who feels either misrepresented or not represented in a predominately male lead industry. The best part about this podcast is the Mercury trademark, to lead/begin with compassion. One does not need to be a member of the queer community to belong here, because if you’re a person you belong. I spent eight years working as a carpenter and the advice given in this podcast has been very similar to what I would suggest or do myself.
  • jilllllll_
    great for renters
    very helpful as a renter who does not want to create unnecessary damage! :)
  • LexxDerriere
    Heartwarming and helpful!
    This podcast just makes me so happy ☺️ you’re both super sweet and your troubleshooting is very helpful. Thanks for helping us be handier.
  • SKD11566
    Love the Handy Ma’am
    Mercury shares her vast knowledge in such a kind and non-belittling way. I love her videos and now her podcast.
  • Hines413
    About time
    I’m just excited about being able to listen to your advice and hear that incredibly infectious laugh of yours ❤️❤️ I’m not a TikTok’er so this podcast makes me happy
  • nowaydog
    The kindest educator 🖤🥰
    Mercury is such a lovely woman and she gives the warmest instruction to help you do it yourself!
  • Animallover6224
    So excited
    I’m so glad you finally have a podcast I’m so excited. ❤️
  • jdjsjdnxjz
    Love mercury
    Mercury is one of the best on educating about house repair.
  • PerfectKelly7
    Mercury is Amazing!
    I’ve learned so much watching Mercury’s videos. I’m so excited she has a podcast!
  • SWJennjenn
    Great advice
    Mercury is not only fun and pretty, but she knows her stuff. I thought I knew a lot after 30 years of home ownership, but she’s introduced me to new tools and techniques! Thanks Mercury, I look forward to the next episode !
  • Jurassdickmeasures
    10/10
    I have learned so much from Mercury in general 💜 she is just the best
  • snowcatkim
    The Best!
    She makes me feel so empowered to try to fix things on my own! Her tips work! My favorite part is that even when you fail she makes you feel good that you tried and you learned from the experience!
  • Nurdi086
    I love the Handy Ma’am!
    She always answers questions in such a warm and nonjudgmental way across all platforms. Glad she exists and that she has made this hotline available for people who need it. Can’t wait to call in with my questions. Thank you, handy ma’am!
  • Yourfriendangela
    Compassionate DIY is what I never knew I needed
    Mercury reminds listeners that we are worth the time it takes to learn a new skill. She’s so positive and uplifting. She reminds me a bit of Click and Clack- from Car Talk. You learn something, you laugh, and you feel good when you’re done listening. So happy for this show!
  • chaotic.nutria
    Such a delight!
    I love Mercury’s tips and vast knowledge of DIY and maintenance, and I’m so glad she has a podcast now! I tend to listen to podcasts while doing chores around the house, and this one is perfect. Even just listening to the first episode I’m learning so much! And Mercury’s laugh just brings me immense joy.
  • lisakay187
    So helpful
    I love Mercury and her tutorials. Very entertaining. She is so sweet and helpful in a nurturing way. Like Mercury says “You are worth the time it takes to learn a new skill.”
  • auntfuthie
    A delight
    She makes me happy. Knows her stuff and is the friendliest person on the internet. 🥰
  • hkpierson
    Empowering and Accessible!
    I’m so excited for this podcast! I already follow Mercury on TikTok, and she’s amazing! My lovely old Victorian house and I are ready to learn all of the home DIY skills.
  • fthepinkhats
    So knowledgeable about home repairs with warmth and the best laugh.
    Mercury has the best laugh! She’s warm and welcoming and has so much knowledge about home repairs without ever judging the person with a question. But it’s her bubbly laugh that hooks me in. All the stars for Mercury Stardust!
  • MarberKonnito
    Compassionate help
    Mercury is always so informative and compassionate with every person she interacts with. We are not worthy of her greatness.
  • SawHer
    Thankful for Mercury
    She is the absolute best and I feel so blessed to know that I have a safe place to ask my diy/maintenance questions!
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