"Sam Sanders is many things: journalist, podcaster, pop-culture obsessive, and a familiar voice from public radio. He's also "quite possibly the world's most hesitant homeowner." Sam wants to fix up the house he recently bought, but three things are holding him back: First, he doesn't have a clue where to start. Second, he's not very handy. And third, he's intimidated by the thought of talking with contractors (who might discover the first two things about him)."
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Sam Sanders faces three barriers to fixing his recently purchased house: lack of knowledge where to start, limited handy skills, and intimidation about talking with contractors. Home-improvement expert Mercury Stardust (aka The Trans Handy Ma'am) appears to provide guidance and practical, renter-friendly repair advice. Mercury's latest book is Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair. A follow-up episode will address taking charge of home repair, with early access for Slate Plus members. Listeners can contact howto@slate.com or leave a voicemail to propose problems to be solved. Production and subscription details are provided.
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