Sears Authors and Writers

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Jeff Day is a freelance writer for Sears PartsDirect DIY content. With over 20 years of experience in lawn & garden equipment repair and maintenance, Jeff shares his expert advice and to help you safely use and maintain your chainsaw.
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Wayne Archer started his career as an appliance repair technician over 30 years ago. He has manufacturer training from Kenmore, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Craftsman, Briggs & Stratton and many others. Wayne shares his extensive experience and expertise to help you diagnose appliances and lawn & garden equipment. His DIY repair advice is easy-to-follow and accurate.
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Lyle Weischwill is the primary technical author for Sears PartsDirect DIY content. With over 20 years of experience in appliance and lawn & garden repair, Lyle shares practical advice and common-sense insights to help you fix home products and keep them in top shape. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Texas A & M University at Corpus Christi.
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Kim Hillegass has been in the appliance, HVAC and lawn and garden repair parts business since 1994, and has a deep understanding of each part and how they work together. She has been a member of the Sears PartsDirect DIY team since 2014.