Michigan State has free home maintenance and repair information

January 15, 6:48 AMSoutheast MI Home & Living ExaminerJackie DiGiovanni

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Portion of the listing from Michigan State University database 

For those of us (like me) who don't have the hands-on knowledge, or an up-to-date book on how to make repairs or install replacement parts when making simple fixes around the house, here is a wonderful service from Michigan State University.

They maintain an easy-to-use database that gives you html (or PDF) versions of clear, straightforward instructions, with pictures.

I have a faucet in the shower that is difficult to turn off. So the keyword for my problem is faucet. I click on the F on the search alpha-index. I see a list of topics including the ones in the graphic at the top of the article.

I click on REPAIRING LEAKING FAUCETS. There is an online version of the replacement procedure, but at the end of the article,  I see this notation.

References

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with references from Michigan Extension bulletin E-811, Get Rid of the Drip in Your House.

I click on the hyperlink and find a wonderful four-page PDF file that I can print and keep with me while I visit the hardware store and while I replace the faucet assembly.

Please make use of this great free service from the people at MSU.

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