It is possible to make quick, effective repairs to an expandable hoses without spending a lot of money or having to repair it.<br> Usage: <br>1. Cut the end of the hose neatly. <br>2. Un-screw outer black plastic piece. <br>3. Slide outer black plastic piece over inner hose and outer sheath with threaded end facing toward end of hose <br>4. Slide small white collar over end of inner rubber hose with larger end facing end of hose <br>5. Slide white collar all the way onto fitting until the small notches on collar fit around small tabs on fitting. There may be some difficulties here, please push hard <br>6. Slide outer black piece with sheath toward fitting until end of sheath aligns with beginning of threads on fitting <br>7. Screw outer black piece on fitting until tight.