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Washer Trouble: The majority of all faucet leaks are caused by washers which are worn, improperly installed or are the wrong size. Follow the steps below to replace old washers with new:

What you'll need

1)Washers of several different sizes. 2)An adjustable wrench. 3)Screwdriver.

Step One: Turn off the main water supply to the sink you're working on. It's usually located under the sink basin or inside a floor cabinet. Double check that you've turned the water source off by turning on the faucet.

Step Two: Turning counterclockwise, loosen the packing nut. (The packing nut is located just below or inside the individual faucet handles. If you're working with a decorative bathroom faucet handle, you'll first need to remove the decorator covering.) Using the faucet handle, pull out the entire valve unit by twisting and turning it until it pulls free.

Step Three: Holding the valve unit in your hand, locate the old washer.(it will most likely be at the bottom of the valve unit itself.) Remove the screw that is holding the old washer in place.

Step Four: using the old washer as your size guide, replace the old washer with one of equal size. Now replace the screw.

Step Five: Place the valve unit back into the faucet, turning the handle to its proper position before tightening.

Step Six: Tighten the packing nut and turn the water back on. Test for leaks.

If your faucet continues to leak and you're fairly certain the washer is to blame, try replacing your old washer with one of a different size.

Tips: by wrapping the jaws of your pliers or wrench with masking or duct tape you'll prevent marring and damaging the soft metal parts of your faucet. Always close the drain before attempting any faucet repair. This will prevent parts from slipping down into the drain as you're working.

Sue Mooers at Bear's Den Real Estate web pages realestatebysue.com and suemooers.point2agnet.com

Approximately there are 236 homes sold since Jan. out of those homes 59 are foreclosures and 4 are short sales.

Pending at this time are about 348 homes out of them 91 are foreclosures and 19 are short sales.

These numbers are not exact numbers they are just approx numbers gathered from the Shasta County MLS sight, as in my previous post. This gives you an idea of how the market is.

Sue Mooers @ Bear's Den Real Estate 530-227-1255 e-mail suemooers@yahoo.cojm

Below is some information I researched from the Shasta County MLS regarding foreclosures and short sale property I thought others would like to hear about.

Out of the 758 homes in Redding 38 are listed as REO (foreclosures) 65 homes are short sale ( people in trouble needing to sale before foreclosure and are asking their current mortage holders to accept less then they currently owe).

147 homes in Anderson 5 are listed as REO and 8 as short sale

69 homes in Shasta Lake 4 are listed as REO and 6 as short sale

192 homes in Cottonwood 8 are listed as REO and 6 as short sale

The count could be higher if the listing agent has not marked the approbreate boxes and the numbers for Cottonwood does not include any numbers from the Tehama County MLS.

So looking at these numbers there are a little more short sales then foreclosures. Many of these short sales will be in the foreclosures numbers soon.  Hopefully the new increase in FHA loan limits and guide lines will help some be able to refinance.

I hope you have enjoyed this blog

Sue Mooers @ Bear's Den Real Estate 530-227-1255 e-mail suemooers@yahoo.com