diff --git a/changelog.d/1634.feature.md b/changelog.d/1634.feature.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..bba0a9c99
--- /dev/null
+++ b/changelog.d/1634.feature.md
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+add more specific directions in the logs towards a resolution if you have a space in the PIX_HOME path
diff --git a/src/pipx/paths.py b/src/pipx/paths.py
index 0b676b641..666791b40 100644
--- a/src/pipx/paths.py
+++ b/src/pipx/paths.py
@@ -154,6 +154,18 @@ def log_warnings(self):
                     subsequent_indent=" " * 4,
                 )
             )
+            logger.warning(
+                pipx_wrap(
+                    (f"{hazard} To see your PIPX_HOME dir: pipx environment --value PIPX_HOME"),
+                    subsequent_indent=" " * 4,
+                )
+            )
+            logger.warning(
+                pipx_wrap(
+                    (f"{hazard} Most likely fix on macOS: mv ~/Library/Application\\ Support/pipx ~/.local/"),
+                    subsequent_indent=" " * 4,
+                )
+            )
 
         fallback_home_exists = self._fallback_home is not None and self._fallback_home.exists()
         specific_home_exists = self.home != self._fallback_home