Lost and Found: A Compassionate Guide to Homeownership

In Lost and Found: A Compassionate Guide to Homeownership, author and "Trans Handy Ma’am" Mercury Stardust follows up her previous bestseller by guiding readers through the emotional and technical rollercoaster of buying a home.

The book serves as a practical roadmap for first-time buyers who feel overwhelmed by the modern real estate market. Mercury demystifies the intimidating "adulting" steps of the process, including:

• The Hunt: Finding a trustworthy lender and navigating inspections.

• The Purchase: Understanding closing costs and making a winning offer.

• The Reality: Surviving the first year in a fixer-upper.

Beyond the paperwork, the story is a personal journey. Mercury shares the "good, bad, and ugly" of homeownership, from the joy of renovation to the stress of unexpected emergencies.

Packed with DIY guides for interior repairs and outdoor maintenance—like weather-proofing decks and tending gardens—this book is designed to empower anyone to turn a house into a dream home. It’s a supportive, hands-on companion for anyone ready to stop renting and start building their own sanctuary.