02165cam a2200397 i 4500 2449822686 TxAuBib 20250718120000.0 230804s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780744079074 0744079071 (OCoLC)1393439855 TxAuBib rda Stardust, Mercury, author. Safe and sound : a renter-friendly guide to home repair / by Mercury Stardust. Safe & sound. Renter-friendly guide to home repair. First American edition. Indianapolis, IN : DK, 2023. 222 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Includes index. Part 1. The basics. Apartment hunting -- Moving in and creating a home -- Requesting a repair -- Troubleshooting -- Building a toolkit, Part 2. Making repairs. Bathroom faucets and drains -- Toilets -- Showers -- Wall repair, painting, and mounting -- Doors, floors, and cabinets -- Electrical repairs -- Mold, pests, and weather prepping -- Appliance repairs and upkeep -- Security and safety -- Moving out of your apartment, Part 3: Resources -- Tenant laws and resources for every state. "Renting a home can be a complex process--from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands--and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home."-- Provided by publisher. 20250718. Rental housing. Dwellings Maintenance and repair Amateurs' manuals. Do-it-yourself work. Handbooks and manuals. lcgft TXKPL