Mercury Stardust

Mercury Stardust (she/they) is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician, author, performer, and award-winning activist. Known widely as the Trans Handy Ma'am, their unique brand of compassionate education in the Home Repair space has earned them internet fame. With over 2 million followers on TikTok, Mercury spreads DIY knowledge with love.

Mercury specializes in DIY and home maintenance. She expertly teaches audiences all about rental maintenance, landlord negotiations, clogs, drywall, painting, minor electrical repairs, caulking, and more.

They also share their life story as a trans-femme person to highlight the importance of representation of queer people in our lives, media, and communities. They share their history of growing up in a rural Wisconsin farming town, being forced into pretending to be a “man”, learning to embrace their femininity in burlesque, and coming out on stage during her weekly show four years ago.

Her story inspires, teaches, and connects with others while also advocating for change for the LGBTQIA+ community. Her hope is to inspire a new generation of queer youth to live their truth boldly, for allies to protect the most vulnerable in the community, and to teach others life long skills for their homes in order to be able to provide themselves with a safe sanctuary in a tumultuous world.

Mercury is available in partnership with Collective Speakers.