Help a Disabled Trans Man Repair His House
Back in 2020, my sister and I bought a cheap house through a first-time homebuyers grant in Pontiac, MI. I'm so glad we got to do this because our previous living situation was untenable and difficult due to my physical disabilities. Ever since moving in, we've been slowly working to improve the house, because the previous owner took a lot of shortcuts that we've had to spend time and money on fixing.
Some of these have included:
Replacing a broken bathroom window, which used to let in freezing air in the winter and had clear instead of frosted glass.
Replacing all the external doors, which were falling apart and very drafty.
Replacing the roof, which previously leaked and was structurally unsound.
Unfortunately, there is still loads that needs to be done just to make it livable, and while my sister works fulltime, I am visually impaired, physically disabled, and unable to work, so our income is very limited.
Some of the work that still needs doing includes:
Renovating the entire bathroom to make it accessible, to reduce the risk of falls and make it so I can use a shower seat.
Replacing the floors because the loose boards are a constant trip hazard.
Blowing insulation into the loft, so the house is better at retaining heat during the winter and we can reduce our energy bills.
Any money you can donate will seriously improve our living conditions and help ensure a safer, healthier future for the both of us
