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About the Collective
DIY-HER Collective helps people maintain their homes and protect long-term housing stability through practical home maintenance education, certification, and support. We’re building a scalable model that gives renters and homeowners the knowledge and skills to prevent avoidable repairs, reduce housing costs, and confidently care for the place they call home.
"If you were a man, I'd tell her to marry you!"
- My Bestfriend's Mom after I completed
another repair at her home lol.
Meet The Owner
Jenise Taylor
Coined 'Hardware Harriet' by those close to her, knows firsthand what it means to long for stability and a place to truly call home. Before graduating high school, she had lived in over 32 different homes, between Charlotte, NC and Queens, NY. Navigating the challenges of housing insecurity at a young age sparked a deep determination not only to create a better future for herself and her children, but to help other women and families do the same.
Today, as a licensed Realtor in North and South Carolina, a construction professional, and the founder of DIY-HER Collective, Jenise brings together more than a decade of hands-on renovation, automotive experience and over eight years in real estate. From repairing roofs and bathrooms to building gazebos and tackling home repairs, she has lived the work she teaches.
Jenise’s mission is simple: to empower women especially low- to moderate-income buyers to take control of their housing journeys, build wealth through smart renovations, and create the security she once wished for herself. Through DIY-HER Collective, she’s creating a sisterhood where women gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to transform homes and lives.